Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Partnership Program Global Humanistic University - Business School Netherlands
GHU and BSN - two Institutions, two Accreditations one DIPLOMA
Global Humanistic University (GHU) and
Business School Netherlands (BSN)
are proud of their successful partnership, which has been in place since 1 January 2022.
This DBA program will give students the opportunity to earn one diploma issued by the GHU whilst benefiting from the collaboration of the two accredited institutions (AAC / Curacao and ACBSP / U.S.A.).
FAQ
DBA doctoral candidates will receive a massive career advantage by studying at both institutions and the program will offer them a unique international perspective as well as provide them with all the necessary skills to deal with today’s global business challenges and opportunities.
Both, GHU and BSN are committed to their strong international reputations and BSN has built up a worldwide network with partner schools in countries such as China, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Surinam.
Admission Requirements DBA
Extensive professional experience as well as completion of a diploma or master's degree or other equivalent studies at a recognized tertiary educational institution. Good knowledge of English is recommended.
Subject of the Research
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Business Administration
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Finance
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Law
Possible Research Topics
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Finance
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Logistics
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Tourism
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Real Estate Management
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Banking and Insurance
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Public Administration and Management
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Energy
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Sports
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Management Consulting
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Environment
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Communication
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Business and Taxes
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Sustainable Management
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Marketing Management
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Health
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Company Restructuring
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Leadership
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Structure of the study
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) covers a study period of three to a maximum of seven years, is divided into two phases, and concludes with 180 ECTS. The following services must be provided in the course of study:
Phase 1
| Module | ECTS |
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| Research Proposal* | 5 |
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Academic Writing/Methods Skills*
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15 |
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Review of Professional Capability (Reflection)*
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10 |
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Planning an advanced Practitioner Research Programme (Exposé)
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30 |
| * Any order | 60 |
Phase 2
| Module | ECTS |
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Project Report (Thesis - Dissertation)
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85 |
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Research Paper
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30 |
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Oral Presentation and Viva Voce (Defensio)
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5 |
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120 |
| Total | 180 |
Contact our dean for more information
Drs. Floris van Haren
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Application Process
The doctoral study process may start with the initiative and application of the doctoral student candidate. After contacting:
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The applicant fills in the forms and sends the required information (title and abstract of the intended research). The following documents must be sent in digital form: extended curriculum vitae, copy of passport, copies of education and degrees (i.e. academic courses, Bachelor, Master, Mag., Dipl.‐Ing., Licenciado, etc.) with the name of the corresponding institution, place, date, subject, credit points), passport photograph (in jpg or pdf format).
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The student signs the application form.
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GHU’s Academic Registry office checks the entirety of the transferred documents by the applicant and declares admission (or not) to the doctoral study program within a period of four weeks.
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GHU’s office informs the applicant about the admission (or not) to the doctoral study program.
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The finance department sends the first payment invoice of USD 9.000,00.
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GHU’s Academic Registry office declares the official admission to the doctoral study program and the student can get into the virtual Campus.
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GHU looks for an appropriate advisor for the student's intended research and makes contact between advisor and doctoral student.
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Advisor and student then arrange a meeting (virtual) where the advisor will be doing the interview in order to determine whether he will take responsibility for advising the intended research project of the doctoral student applicant. If this is the case the applicant is finally admitted to the doctoral study program and the advisory agreement between both is signed.
Advantages of enrollment at the prestigious Global Humanistic University in partnership with BSN - Doctoral program:
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• Entry is possible at any time.
• Study program free from time and location constraints.
• The collaborative DBA program is offered 100% online via the Online Campus.
• Minimum duration is 3 years, and the maximum duration is 7 years.
• Study in English or in your own native language.
• Tuition fees for the whole program: 25.000, - USD – can be paid in three installments.
• No additional application fees.
• 180 ECTS (90 US Credits).
• DBA is recognized and accredited by AAC (National Accreditation Agency of Curacao) and ACBSP (USA).
Graduation
Upon completion, the Doctor of Business Administration degree of the Global Humanistic University will be awarded (DBA or Dr.).
Recognition
The Doctor of Business Administration is an internationally recognized degree issued after a minimum of three years of doctoral studies at the 3rd level of the Bologna classification. After successfully completing the DBA study course, graduates may take the title DBA or Dr.
Admission
Since only a limited number of doctoral students can be enrolled, the admission will be decided in this order: Date of the binding registration, the admission criteria, and appointment of an Advisor.
If the application for doctoral studies is rejected, because of a lack of requirements, there are no fees or costs, and the next application will be used.