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دكتوراه إدارة الأعمال. DBA at Arab Leadership University: 4 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. The award is fully online. There is no campus to attend.
Each credit is 10 notional learning hours. The courses add up to 360 credits and 3,600 hours.
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Arab Leadership University supervises the courses and the final assessed file. Supervision is assigned from the school that owns the award.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| S7YXW01 | Research design in DBA You write a question, a method, and the ethics points a supervisor must clear before fieldwork. Notional learning time: 900 hours (90 credits).
| 90 · 900 h |
| S7OYA02 | Literature in DBA You place the question in published work and mark the gap you will address. Notional learning time: 900 hours (90 credits).
| 90 · 900 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| S7EYO03 | Fieldwork and analysis in DBA You define a body of evidence and show how you will analyse it. Notional learning time: 900 hours (90 credits).
| 90 · 900 h |
| S9CVW04 | Thesis in DBA You draft the thesis and prepare the oral defence, including what the thesis does not prove. Notional learning time: 900 hours (90 credits).
| 90 · 900 h |
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 36 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents, research). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
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