The IIDM DBA program in Finance comprises 180 ECTS credits and is designed to provide extensive knowledge, research, and analytical skills to business students, managers, practitioners, and leaders. These skills can be applied to solve intricate business issues. Unlike master’s degree programs, the DBA program emphasizes applying theories to real-world problems practically. As part of this transformative learning process, students are expected to enhance their research skills to enable them to approach business scenarios from a different perspective, emphasizing the use of research methods to find solutions that enhance organizational efficiency, growth, and long-term sustainability.

The program offered is a flexible yet rigorous online course that enables students to determine their own pace of completion. Depending on the chosen pathway (Coursework or Research), the duration of the program may vary. Most students are expected to complete the program within three years, although the research pathway may lead to a faster qualification.

The Rushford DBA in Finance emphasizes applied research, enabling executives, managers, and practitioners to apply their learnings in real-time within their organizations. The course strives to provide students with extensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of business and finance. Additionally, the program focuses on enhancing crucial skills such as research, writing, presentation, critical and analytical thinking, and change management.

After completing the program, students will have the ability to:

• Utilize research methodologies to examine business situations and address challenges.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to comprehend business challenges.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of relevant business and financial theories and practices to anticipate outcomes.
• Possess exceptional communication skills in the business environment.
• Express complex concepts, strategies, plans, and tactics in a clear and effective manner.
• Develop a high level of expertise in producing meaningful reports that employ data collection, cleaning, interpretation, and engaging data visualization.
• Engage in academic and professional research activities that may lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Exhibit high-level proficiency in applying robust research methodologies, study design, and study conduct to produce a thesis as part of the program’s requirements for the doctorate qualification.