Doctor of
Business Administration [DBA]
Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program equips professionals with strategic thinking and research insights to tackle business challenges. Whether you seek career advancement, transforming your business, or academic contribution, you will learn from distinguished faculty through a rigorous curriculum.
Joining our program at AIT provides an international experience where students from various backgrounds come together to exchange idea, broaden perspectives, and connect globally.
Why Choose SOM's DBA
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Flexible Program
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Program Duration: 3 years, with an option to extend up to 6 years.
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Program Delivery: Delivered in a weekend format to accommodate working professionals.
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Bangkok Campus (7 minutes walking distance from BTS Asoke & MRT Sukhumvit)
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Designed for Executives
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Tailored for senior professionals with a minimum of 10 years of working experience.
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Applied Research Focus: Tackle real-world business problems using evidence-based research methods.
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Asia-Focused Insights
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Multicultural Ecosystem: Based in Bangkok, at the heart of SE Asia’s dynamic business landscape.
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With a deep understanding of regional business dynamics, our programs equip leaders with the agility to navigate Asia’s complex economic and cultural landscape.
Required Course
DBA students complete the required coursework before beginning the dissertation. The DBA curriculum requires 9 credits of research methodology courses (1.5 credits each) and 6 credits of knowledge building (management-related) courses of your choice from our MBA/MSc courses.
Doctoral-Level Methodology Courses (1.5 credits each):
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Foundations of management research
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Management research methods and writing
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Data strategies & hypotheses testing
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Building models that link to theory
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Approaches of qualitative research
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Methods of qualitative research
Knowledge Building Courses:
Students select a total of 6 credits (2 courses, 3 credits each) from our MBA & MSc courses.
Special Study
DBA students take a research specialization study of 3 credits (SS) toward the end of their coursework. The student works with his/her supervisor on a topic of interest.
It will be tailor-made to the student’s research focus and require understanding and a critical review of the theories and research in the field of specialization. The student will be required to prepare a review paper (a report) based on published research.
Dissertation
The dissertation is self-study and does not involve any formal coursework. Students are expected to meet with their supervisor and the committee members regularly during the dissertation development.
