Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

The Doctor of Business Administration program offers in-depth courses in Business Strategy, Strategic Management, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, and Corporate Management, all with a global reputation. It is the premier course for senior executives and business owners. Tailored for strong leaders with exceptional self-discipline and accountability, the DBA program ensures that graduates become world-class experts upon completion.

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Rome Business School Nigeria

The DBA at Rome Business School Nigeria is a premier, 24-month program designed for senior executives, business owners, and accomplished leaders seeking to refine their strategic, leadership, and corporate management expertise. With intakes in April and October, the program combines global academic excellence with the flexibility today’s professionals demand.

Unlike traditional, theory-heavy doctorates, our DBA is grounded in practical, industry-focused research and project-based learning, ensuring every module directly addresses your real-world business needs. The curriculum is built around Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, and Advanced Corporate Management, taught exclusively by successful business leaders with proven track records.

Key program benefits:

Hands-on learning with implementation projects that deliver immediate business impact.

Global networking with top managers from leading companies worldwide.

Advanced tools and frameworks for navigating VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environments.

Immediate ROI — graduates typically achieve over 100% income growth within a year.

Flexible scheduling to fit your professional commitments.

This is more than a doctoral degree — it’s a transformative leadership experience that equips you to build thriving companies, drive innovation, and lead with confidence on the global stage.

No theory for theory’s sake — only actionable strategies to grow your business and career.

Lead globally. Succeed locally.

Enroll today.

Why Study Your Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA) Degree With Rome Business School Nigeria?

Especially suitable for those looking for an overwhelmingly successful career in the business world.

It is most useful and relevant for those who want to teach in business schools and educational institutions worldwide.

It gives participants workable and tested frameworks for a big consulting component from distinguished professionals of practice.

It only includes implementation projects that help in interpreting business cases and forecasting business opportunities.

100% professional and personal Upgrade – accessibility to at least 31 modern business management skills.

Guaranteed income growth – income growth is more than 100% on average.

10 times more business connections – you get extensive business connections with those who study online all over the world

Experience one of the world’s top non-academic business schools focused on implementation projects.

The best choice for those who are looking for practical skills with instant use in their business or job

Rome Business School professors are experienced professionals and accomplished business leaders who bring practical, real-world expertise to their teaching, ensuring students gain valuable skills applicable to today’s business challenges.

Rome Business School ensures its graduates’ knowledge and skills remain relevant by providing free online access to updated program content, keeping them equipped for the evolving business landscape.

The Doctorate Program of Business Administration allows participants to broaden their knowledge and make hundreds of business contacts worldwide. Hundreds of people worldwide participate in these programs, and executive students have upgraded and developed their skills sporadically by becoming a better version of themselves.

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Entry Requirement

For any specialization and learning format for the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, the following are required:

1 MBA/M.Sc. Degree with at least 7 years of working experience.

2 A valid form of identification (preferably an international passport)

3 Be fluent in the English language. No GMAT is required. English proficiency will be assessed during the admissions interview.

4 Resume – Your resume should include the following information:

5 Application Fee

The DBA application fee is NGN100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira Only), which is non-refundable

Application process

Prospective students for the DBA program should send an email to info@romebusinessschool.ng seeking admission.
Upon receipt of the mail, our Admission team will respond within 24 hours
Submission of scanned copies (pdf) of application documents (below stated) should be made to doctorate@romebusinessschool.ng:
Academic credentials (B.Sc., M.Sc., MBA)
A valid form of Identification
Personal CV
Following the verification of the application documents, a formal interview is orchestrated as a prerequisite to granting provisional admission
Students proceed to make an application fee payment of a hundred thousand naira (NGN100,000.00).
Upon receipt of the admission interview report, the prospective candidate is granted authorization to access the online entry examination.
Provisional admission is made available to successful applicants.
Payment of tuition fees is carried out, and students’ contract sign-up is executed.
Admission/Enrollment letter is sent to students.
Access to student LMS is provided
Program Commencement/ Induction follow.