Doctorate Programmes

for experienced professionals


Students pursuing a PhD in Business may focus on one of the following domains:
  • Leadership and Strategy
  • Change Management
  • Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • International Business
  • Marketing Management and Digital Strategy
  • Financial Management
  • Sustainability and Responsible Business
  • Business Ethics
  • Operations, Supply Chains and Quality Management
  • Business Logistics, Supply Chian and Operations
  • Project Management

Students pursuing a PhD in Psychology may focus on one of the following domains:

  • Organisational Psychology
  • Applied Psychology
  • People, Behaviour and Organisations
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Wellbeing and Positive Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Counselling Psychology

Students pursuing a PhD in Social Policy may focus on one of the following domains:

  • Sustainability and Social Responsibility
  • Transparency, Accountability and Governance
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Cross-cultural relations in societies
  • Social Research and Analysis

Students pursuing a PhD in Sport may focus on one of the following domains:

  • Sport Management
  • Sport Performance and Data Analytics
  • Sport Innovation and Technology
  • Sport Psychology
  • Sports Business Management
  • Sports Media and Journalism

Doctorate degree courses offered by BSBI are designed to provide advanced knowledge to professionals in the field of business, innovation and entrepreneurship. They are perfect for managers and leaders who need valuable skills to conduct operations and effectively lead their teams. Throughout a doctorate degree, you will gain a deep insight into the business and industrial sector, shaping your perspective and providing you with a vantage point in this vast domain. 
 
During your programme, you will learn important theoretical objectives and carry out research on important concepts which will strengthen your understanding of the sector. A doctorate degree gives you superior academic knowledge that can be applied to any business aspect for effective problem-solving and decision-making. 
 
The approach taken during the programme will provide you with exceptional skills and encourage you to take an entrepreneurial approach towards research. Your ability to analyse, critically overview and derive results from your findings will significantly enhance your ability in business management. 
 
Career options with doctorate degree courses are many and, after graduation, you will be equipped to pursue an extensive range of roles, from a chief learning officer or researcher to an administrator, academic dean, professor, specialist or lecturer.

Studying a doctorate degree at BSBI is the ideal first step to take towards becoming an exceptional business leader. You’ll become equipped with the latest industry skills and business acumen to ensure your company thrives. Professionals who wish to transform their careers and contribute towards their field of work will benefit significantly from this degree. BSBI ensures the programme curriculum is up-to-date with the latest industry trends and that you learn from faculty who are experts in their fields.

Students will train using various methodologies and techniques which are crucial to all further research activities in the business and management sector. The practical teaching offered through online platforms and via face-to-face sessions at the BSBI campus is useful in building core skills and developing practices that are backed by research-based evidence. 

Doctorate degree courses at BSBI add substantial value to your education and give you a deeper understanding of business administration, management and leadership as well as effective research methods. Students also get to access the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) which includes an extensive library of academic journals and a wealth of resources useful for research and study purposes. Visits from industry experts and guest lecturers allow students to gain further practical knowledge of various subject areas. 

The BSBI doctorate degree is focused on understanding various approaches to management research and how to apply a well-structured research plan to real-life scenarios. The programme is tailored to build students’ conceptual knowledge of management, allowing them to evaluate their own research and its application within current business leadership techniques.

BSBI goes the extra mile to give complete exposure to students through various field trips and practical workshops. This provides you with real-world skills and a deeper understanding of the practical application of research-based learning in business scenarios.

The BSBI doctorate degree is tailored to business professionals ranging from executives to mid-level and senior managers. Anyone who is involved in business management will benefit from this degree, ensuring they become a useful asset to their organisation.

Admissions process

The admissions process for the DBA Doctorate in Business Administration degree entails the following process:
  • Complete the application form with supporting documents that include a school leaving certificate, two reference letters, proof of English language proficiency and more. For the complete list, click here.
    The admissions committee will decide whether to accept, conditionally accept or reject your application. You will be informed in all scenarios.
    Upon acceptance, the college will give you an unconditional offer letter and two copies of your study contract, one of which needs to be signed and returned within four weeks. You will also have to pay €2,000 of the first academic year fees.
    After you have accepted the offer, you will receive an admission letter confirming your place.
    Students are required to apply for a student visa unless they are from the EU (including Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

Students can apply for online application here.

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BSBI’s DBA Doctorate in Business Administration is a blended doctorate degree tailored towards industry professionals. The programme has a rich curriculum with modules focused on advanced management theory and practice.
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