- Blegistrasse 11a, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
The Doctor of Business Administration at the SBLA Swiss Business & Leadership Academy is designed for experienced professionals, managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and business practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of business, leadership, strategy, and applied research.
Delivered 100% online, the programme provides a flexible learning environment for professionals who want to pursue advanced business study alongside their professional responsibilities.
Online
3 Years
$10,000
English
Critically evaluate complex business and management challenges and develop informed strategic perspectives.
Connect advanced business concepts with real-world organisational and professional contexts.
Design, undertake, and communicate structured research addressing relevant business and management questions.
Evaluate information, research findings, and different perspectives to support evidence-informed decision-making.
Strengthen leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
Present complex ideas, arguments, and research findings clearly to professional and academic audiences.
Translate research and advanced learning into insights that can inform professional practice and organisational development.
Plan and complete an independent doctoral research project demonstrating advanced knowledge and research capability.
| Stage 1 | Exploring Research Problem |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Strategic Leadership and Innovation for Sustainable Development |
| Module 2 | Professional Review and Translating in Research |
| Residency 1 | Research Objectives, Proposal Writing, and Ethics |
| Milestone 1 | Professional Reflection, Draft Research Proposal and its Application to Practice |
| Stage 2 | Pathways |
| Module 3 | Literature Review for Doctoral Studies |
| Module 4 | Advanced Research Methodologies |
| Residency 2 | Academic Publications |
| Milestone 2 | Research Proposal and Defense |
| Stage 3 | Dissertation Phase |
| Module 5 | Data Collection |
| Module 6 | Data Analysis and Interpretation |
| Module 7 | Discussion, Conclusions & Recommendations |
| Module 8 | Writing & Structuring Dissertation |
| Residency 3 | Dissertation Submission & Viva Preparation |
| Milestone 3 | Dissertation Submission & Defense |
| Total Credits | 120 Credits |
The programme is intended for experienced professionals who want to continue their education without stepping away from their existing professional commitments.
Study from anywhere through an online learning model designed to provide flexibility for working professionals.
Develop the ability to identify business problems, investigate relevant evidence, evaluate information, and develop structured research.
Explore complex issues related to strategy, leadership, organisations, innovation, and the changing business environment.
Connect your learning and research with relevant professional and organisational challenges.
Engage with business issues from a broader international perspective and consider different organisational and market contexts.
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing learners to study without attending a physical campus.
The current programme information lists the duration as 2 years.
The programme is designed primarily for applicants with a relevant Master’s-level qualification and professional experience in management, business, or related areas.
An MBA is not necessarily the only acceptable Master’s qualification. Applicants with an equivalent postgraduate qualification may also be considered, subject to the admission requirements.
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognised institution and demonstrate proficiency in English.
The programme focuses on advanced business knowledge, strategic thinking, leadership, applied research, and the investigation of contemporary business and organisational challenges.
Yes. The programme’s fully online format is intended to provide flexibility for professionals continuing their work alongside their studies.
The current SBLA DBA page lists the tuition fee as USD 10,000.
SBLA Swiss Business and Leadership Academy GmbH is an independent and private educational institution in Switzerland. SBLA is not part of Switzerland’s public higher education sector and is not regulated under the Higher Education Act (HEdA), SR 414.110.
