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The short answer: choose by your next learning goal
The MBA and DBA serve different stages and aims. The UBIS MBA is a 36-credit graduate business program for working professionals. The UBIS DBA is a 60-credit doctorate for professionals with a master’s degree who want to investigate a business problem through doctoral research.
Start with the knowledge and work you want to develop. If you want structured study across business disciplines, review the MBA. If you already hold a master’s degree and want to conduct doctoral research, review the DBA.
Explore the UBIS MBAExplore the UBIS DBAWhat the MBA includes
The UBIS MBA has 36 credits across 12 courses: nine core courses and a three-course concentration or research track. Core study covers subjects such as accounting, operations, data analysis, global business, ethics, marketing and leadership.
The program is taught online with self-paced study inside an eight-week academic window for each course. Review the curriculum and study format to see how they fit your plans.
Review MBA curriculum and study detailsWhat the DBA includes
The UBIS DBA has 60 credits: 42 credits of doctoral coursework and 18 credits of dissertation research. Students complete coursework before the dissertation phase, develop a research proposal for approval, and finish with a dissertation defense.
The program is designed for applicants with a master’s degree or equivalent. Admissions reviews academic records and confirms the appropriate route before enrollment.
Review DBA curriculum and entry requirementsCompare the DBA study tracksQuestions to ask before choosing
Check the entry qualification first: the MBA page lists a bachelor’s degree, BTEC level 6 or equivalent, while the DBA page lists a master’s degree or equivalent. Then compare the study itself: broad graduate business coursework for the MBA, or doctoral coursework followed by dissertation research for the DBA.
Your professional experience and research interests can help shape the decision, but the program pages and Admissions team are the right places to confirm eligibility and the route that fits your records.
Read UBIS admissions requirementsFrequently asked questions
Can I apply to the UBIS DBA after a bachelor’s degree?
The UBIS DBA entry information lists a master’s degree or equivalent. Admissions reviews each applicant’s academic records and confirms eligibility.
Is the MBA a research doctorate?
No. The MBA is a 36-credit master’s program with core courses and a concentration or research track. The DBA is doctoral study with coursework and an 18-credit dissertation component.
Which program should I choose?
Compare your current qualification and learning goal. Review the MBA if you want graduate business study; review the DBA if you hold a master’s degree and want to pursue doctoral research. Admissions can confirm the appropriate route.