Doctor of Business Administration

Doctor of Business Administration is a October 2026 PhD program taught at Berkshire Community College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with part-time (3 to 5 years) options.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a doctoral program focused on business and management research, supported by coursework. Admission eligibility requires a relevant Master’s degree in Business or a related discipline, plus either managerial professional work experience or a research Master’s in a related field.

The program is delivered as a blend of coursework and supervised research. It is available in two formats: online study from your location and on-campus study in Sydney for in-person sessions. Coursework is delivered in weekend blocks to accommodate working professionals, and both modes follow the same curriculum and assessments.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Business Administration at Berkshire Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Berkshire Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Berkshire Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Business Administration.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Academic eligibility requirements

• Have a Masters degree (by Coursework) or an equivalent as determined and approved by the Director – Admissions, in the field of “Business” or related discipline from a recognised university or other approved tertiary institution, and at least 5 years of managerial level professional work experience after completion of their undergraduate degree, or;
• Have a Masters degree (by Research) in the field of “Business” or related discipline from a recognised university or other approved tertiary institution.

English language eligibility requirements

• All applicants must have completed their education as detailed above in English and must provide certified evidence to the School.
• Applicants who have not completed their most recent education qualifications in English are required to take any of the following recognised formal English language tests and obtain currently valid minimum scores as below.

Application and evaluation

• Submit your application online with CV/Resume and university degree transcripts.
• The School establishes a shortlist based on past academic performance and other achievements, past work experience, and English language proficiency.
• Shortlisted applicants must take an interview with a selection panel assessing subject knowledge, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and ability to undertake substantial research and contribute to the body of knowledge in business and management.

• IELTS (Academic version): Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 89, with a minimum of 22 in writing and 18 in all other subtests
• PTE: Minimum score of 60, with no section score less than 50

Please check detail of study units at https://www.spjain.ae/programs/doctorate-business-administration/admissions

• IELTS (Academic version): Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 89, with a minimum of 22 in writing and 18 in all other subtests
• PTE: Minimum score of 60, with no section score less than 50

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.