The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Global Humanistic University has a study period of three to a maximum of seven years. The program is divided into two phases and concludes with 180 ECTS (equivalent to 90 US credits), giving you the flexibility to complete your doctorate at a pace that fits your professional and personal life.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a practice-oriented doctoral degree focused on applied research. It is designed for experienced professionals and executives who want to solve real-world business challenges, drive organizational impact, and become recognized authorities in their industry. If you want to turn years of professional experience into sovereign academic mastery, the DBA is the right path for you.

Applications are submitted 100% online. You will need to upload the following documents in digital form:

• Extended curriculum vitae
• Copy of passport
• Copies of all academic degrees and transcripts (Bachelor, Master, or equivalent), including institution, date, subject, and credit points
• Passport photograph (JPG or PDF format)

Once submitted, GHU's Academic Registry Office reviews your documents and notifies you of the admission decision within four weeks.

Once your documents are reviewed and approved, the following steps take place:

1. You receive notification of admission from the GHU office
2. The finance department issues the first payment invoice of USD 9,000
3. You receive official access to the GHU Online Campus
4. GHU matches you with a suitable advisor based on your intended research area
5. You and your advisor hold a virtual interview to confirm the advisory relationship
6. The advisory agreement is signed and your enrollment is finalized

Admission is granted based on three factors in the following order: date of binding registration, fulfillment of admission criteria, and appointment of a suitable advisor. Since only a limited number of doctoral students can be enrolled per intake, early application is recommended.

The DBA program at GHU covers a broad range of business and management disciplines. 
Possible research topics include:

Finance · Logistics · Tourism · Real Estate Management · Banking and Insurance · Public Administration and Management · Energy · Sports · Management Consulting · Environment · Communication · Corporate Social Responsibility · Business and Taxes · Sustainable Management · Marketing · Health · Company Restructuring · Leadership

If your area of expertise is not listed, speak to an advisor – we will find the right match for your research ambitions.

Yes. The DBA degree awarded by Global Humanistic University is internationally recognized. Upon graduation, you are entitled to use the academic title "DBA" or "Dr." All programs are based on the guidelines of UNESCO and the OECD Quality Commission for Cross-border Higher Education.

GHU's doctoral programs are accredited by:

• AAC – Accreditation Agency of Curacao
• ACBSP – Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA)

ACBSP accreditation is a globally recognized standard trusted by employers and academic institutions worldwide.