TSE EXE Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
DBA is a doctoral-level program in business administration intended for experienced managers and experts who want to develop and deepen their competencies and strengthen their central subjects of interest in working life.
What is the DBA program all about?
The DBA is a doctoral-level business program designed for experienced managers and professionals who want to develop and deepen their skills while advancing their key professional interests.
Unlike a PhD, the DBA emphasizes a practical, work-based approach. It is ideal for those seeking new ways of thinking and driving business development through scientific research—without pursuing an academic career.
DBA benefits
- A practical and relevant real-world research project that delivers direct benefits to the employer organization
- Deeper understanding of your chosen field by applying business theory to practice
- Enhanced ability to share insights with the organization and take a leading role in areas such as organizational development and change management
How do DBA studies relate to and contribute to professionals’ work?
The DBA enables experienced professionals to identify emerging trends and generate new, in-depth knowledge by formalizing their practical experience and integrating insights from the latest theories and research methods.
DBA candidates tackle significant, real-world business and managerial challenges in a rigorous and systematic way, directly contributing to their organization’s success.
Earning a DBA sets professionals apart by demonstrating advanced expertise and leadership capabilities.
The qualification also opens up a wide range of career opportunities across industries and sectors.
Invest in a DBA
Length
3-6 years
ECTS
240
Price
Application fee 1 000 € (+VAT)
Tuition fee 19 900 € (+VAT)
Application
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, application instructions, and the application form, please contact the Academic Director of the DBA program, Professor Rami Olkkonen. All applications and research proposals will be carefully reviewed as part of the submission process. Applicants will also be interviewed by the Academic Director.
TSE EXE DBA CONTENTS
- The DBA program combines the discussion of advanced management theory and practice with training in the methodologies and research techniques required to complete the DBA thesis.
- The studies primarily consist of virtual courses offered by the University of Turku (60 ECTS credits) and the DBA thesis (180 ECTS credits), which is preferably linked to the candidate’s professional work.
- A personal study plan and tailored study path are created for each candidate.
- The DBA program’s research and teaching portfolio covers a wide range of disciplines related to business and the economy.
- Majors can be completed in the following fields: management, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, international business, and supply chain management.
- During the DBA modules on specific topics, candidates will examine business and management theories (and their applicability to business practices), research methodologies, and participate in training designed to prepare them for their thesis project.
- Candidates will also focus on independent research and work on a project leading to the production of a DBA thesis with strong connections to business and managerial practice. Professors from the University of Turku will supervise the thesis.
- DBA students’ theses will be assessed through a viva voce, a formal oral examination during which the candidate will defend their thesis in front of internal and external examiners.
Ota yhteyttä!
TSE EXE käyntiosoite:
Rehtorinpellonkatu 3
20500 Turku
Yhteystiedot:
Hannele Järvenpää, koulutuspäällikkö
+358 50 583 9516
hannele.jarvenpää@utu.fi
