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Doctoral research for chairpersons and family office executives navigating multi-generational wealth transfer and holding structures.
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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 |
|---|
| DBA-101 | Core Disciplinary Foundations Core Disciplinary Foundations — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 18 |
| DBA-102 | Applied Research & Quantitative Methods Applied Research & Quantitative Methods — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 18 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-201 | Advanced Seminar & Dissertation Research Advanced Seminar & Dissertation Research — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 18 |
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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