Nelson Business School

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Program Overview

A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is the highest academic qualification in management. It is designed for people who want to study business deeply, create new strategies, and make a positive impact on management practices through research and leadership.

Program Structure

Key Features

The coursework phase provides the foundation for research and advanced study in management.

Core Modules :  Year – 1

  • Introduction To Research Methods 
  • Applied Research in Organizational Behavior & Leadership
  • Contemporary Research in Business Analytics
  • Innovation & Sustainability: Research Perspectives
  • Action Research Approaches in Operations Management
  • Specialization Modules (based on the student’s approved research interest)

 Year – 2 Guide Allocation & Research Proposal

  • Allocation of a PhD-qualified Research Guide aligned with the approved research domain
  • Preparation & presentation of a comprehensive research proposal under the guidance of the allocated guide
  • Review and approval by the Doctoral Committee / Research Advisory Board

 Year – 3 Research & Dissertation

  • Conducting original research under the continuous guidance of the PhD-qualified research guide
  • Periodic progress reviews by the Doctoral Committee
  • * Drafting, submission & successful defense of the doctoral dissertation

The coursework phase provides the foundation for research and advanced study in management.

Core Modules :  Year – 1

  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Applied Research in Organizational Behavior & Leadership
  • Contemporary Research in Business Analytics
  • Innovation And Sustainability Research Perspectives 
  • Action Research Approaches in Operations Management
  • Specialization Modules (based on the student’s approved research interest)

 

Year – 2 Guide Allocation & Research Proposal

  • Allocation of a PhD-qualified Research Guide aligned with the approved research domain
  • Preparation & presentation of a comprehensive research proposal under the guidance of the allocated guide
  • Review and approval by the Doctoral Committee / Research Advisory Board

 

Year – 3 Research & Dissertation

  • Conducting original research under the continuous guidance of the PhD-qualified research guide
  • Periodic progress reviews by the Doctoral Committee
  • Drafting, submission & successful defense of the doctoral dissertation
PG Diploma in Hospital Administration and Health Care Management

Pre-Requisites ​

Postgraduate degree (Master's)
Minimum 15 Years Professional Experience

PG Diploma in Hospital Administration and Health Care Management

Mode of Exam

Study Centre : 3hrs/ Paper
Online Exam : 15 dyas

Fees

Indian Students : INR 3,00,000/-
Foreign Students : USD $6000