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  • Degree: DBA
  • Campus: Beirut
  • Faculty: Business Administration

Program Description

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at BAU is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills, develop advanced research capabilities, and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business challenges. This program extends beyond traditional doctoral education by integrating rigorous academic inquiry with real-world application, empowering candidates to address global business challenges through evidence-based solutions. Graduates emerge as visionary leaders equipped to shape industries, influence policy, and inspire sustainable change in an interconnected world.

  1. Equip students with a deep understanding of business theories, practices, and research methodologies.
  2. Develop the ability to conduct original research that contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications in the business sector.
  3. Enhance leadership and managerial capabilities, preparing graduates for senior positions and strategic roles within organizations.
  4. Foster the application of theoretical concepts to real-world business challenges, promoting innovation and effective problem-solving.
  5. Encourage students to publish their research findings, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of business administration.

  • Application form
  • The Lebanese High School Certificate or its equivalent
  • A Bachelor's degree from a university recognized by BAU (with a certificate equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education).
  • A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from a university recognized by BAU with a minimum CGPA of “3.00” for credit-hour system students and 80% “Very Good” for the grading system students (with a certificate equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education).
  • Official university transcript(s) – All levels
  • Minimum of five years of work experience after Bachelor graduation
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Evidence of English proficiency (BAU English Exam 60%, TOEFL 520 or IELTS 5.5)

Study Plan:

Course Code Course Title Credits Hours Distribution Course Type
First Semester
DBA701 Contemporary Global Management 3 3 Major R
DBA702 Organizations in Action 3 3 Major R
DBA703 Global Economic Systems and Issues 3 3 Major R
Second Semester
DBA704 Leadership to create Human Value 3 3 Major R
DBA705 Contemporary Issues in Marketing Management 3 3 Major R
DBA706 Quantitative Decision Making for Business Analysis 3 3 Major R
Third Semester
DBA707 Corporate Finance and Firms Valuations 3 3 Major R
DBA708 Strategy Formulation and Implementation 3 3 Major R
DBA709 Research Methodology I 3 3 Major R
Fourth Semester
DBA710 Accounting Information for Business Decisions 3 3 Major R
DBA711 Laboratory for Business-Driven Research 3 3 Major R
DBA712 Research Methodology II 3 3 Major R
Fifth Semester
DBA713 Doctoral Dissertation 18 18 Major R