The Integrated Doctorate of Business Administration (IDBA) at Ed Global Academy is a specialized program designed to drive global business innovation and societal impact. It combines structured academic training with personalized research pathways, adapting to the unique goals and expertise of each student.

Throughout the program, students benefit from expert supervision, enabling them to systematically acquire advanced knowledge while producing original, impactful research. This approach fosters deep intellectual growth, critical thinking, and applied scholarship, positioning graduates as thought leaders and change-makers in their fields.

Students will conceptualize, design, and implement scientific research to generate new ideas and knowledge in business and across various industries. This dual-program approach offers an efficient and affordable path to career advancement. The program equips students with versatile management skills and the ability to conduct deep, applied research in business management.

The Integrated Doctorate of Business Administration (IDBA) empowers professionals to accelerate their path to senior executive and leadership roles across diverse industries. This program is designed to unlock each student’s full potential, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insight necessary to drive impactful change.

By blending advanced theory with real-world application, the IDBA provides a comprehensive foundation for navigating today’s complex business landscape. Graduates emerge as confident, forward-thinking leaders prepared to shape the future of global business.

• Equip professionals with crucial business and administration skills that align with modern business practices.
• Enable professionals to critically assess the current business landscape and synthesize research with contemporary complexities.
• Develop leadership and managerial qualities necessary for executive-level positions.
• Enable professionals to conduct original research that contributes to the growth of the body of knowledge.
• Cultivate the expertise to adapt research approaches to address emerging challenges in the business environment.
• Provide a fast-track pathway for professionals to advance to executive-level positions.

The IDBA program follows a two-segment structure:

Segment I

The first segment involves coursework at the MBA level, along with a mandatory project or assignment. Students will engage in rigorous academic work while applying their learning to real-world business situations.

Segment II

The second segment focuses on the DBA level, where students undertake extensive doctoral research. This research broadens their knowledge and contributes to the advancement of the business field through original contributions. Students will be required to produce an academic research thesis that meets the standards of the academic environment.

The Integrated Doctorate of Business Administration (IDBA) with Ed Global Academy, is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a blend of rigorous coursework, research experience, and doctoral-level training. The IDBA curriculum spans four years and includes 17 modules along with a mandatory final project or thesis. The course carries a total of 240 credit hours.

The program is structured into three main phases:

Course Work:

The first phase typically spans the first semester and focuses on foundational coursework in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative techniques. During this phase, students select their research topic and are assigned a supervisor or research faculty member. Multiple seminars and presentations are held during this phase to foster academic growth.

Research Lab:

The second and third semesters form the research lab phase, where students focus on data collection, analysis, and the submission of their research synopsis. Students are required to submit a progress report every six months. This phase also includes seminars and presentations to guide students through the research process.

Doctoral Thesis:

The fourth to sixth semesters focus on writing the doctoral thesis. This phase includes the thesis write-up, committee reviews, revisions, oral defenses (viva voces), and the final award of the doctorate.

Throughout all phases, students will receive guidance and supervision from their assigned supervisor or research faculty.