Overview

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Duration: 30 months
Credits: 180
ECTS: 90
Level: HE8
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid (Online/Onsite on different locations across the world)

A professional doctorate designed for senior executives and practitioners aiming to enhance strategic and research-based decision-making in their industries.

Key Features:

Combines academic theory with executive practice.
Encourages applied research aligned with SDGs.
Focuses on leadership, innovation, and sustainable management solutions.

A One-of-a-Kind Initiative

At the London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD), the doctoral journey through the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is reimagined as a scholarly ecosystem designed to transform the way advanced research and professional inquiry are pursued. Traditional doctoral programmes can often leave candidates feeling isolated or constrained within narrow disciplinary boundaries. In contrast, LISD’s initiative offers a holistic, structured, and impact-oriented framework that integrates personalised mentorship, real-time academic engagement, publication planning, and sustainable development alignment into a cohesive, supportive environment. What distinguishes this initiative is its strong alignment with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Doctoral candidates are guided to situate their research within globally relevant contexts, mapping their work to one or more SDGs such as Quality Education (SDG 4), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), and Climate Action (SDG 13) depending on their chosen area of study. DBA spans a wide range of disciplines including business, education, technology, health, law, policy, social sciences, and sustainability. The LISD doctoral model ensures that research is not only academically rigorous but also socially relevant and globally impactful. This pioneering approach represents a paradigm shift in doctoral education moving beyond fragmented supervision and isolated research to create an integrated, mission-driven, and future-focused learning experience. It empowers scholars to become thought leaders and change agents, capable of contributing meaningfully to both academia and the wider world.

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Learning Outcomes

Develop a research proposal, objective and analyse research gaps with strong academic foundations: identify a research-worthy problem, conduct a critical literature review, and design a structured doctoral-level proposal with clear objectives, questions, and methodology.
Apply research methods and data analysis tools: use appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods ethically, and apply tools like SPSS, NVivo, R, or Python for effective data collection and analysis.
Produce high-quality academic writing: write clearly and persuasively at the doctoral level, adhering to academic conventions and institutional formatting guidelines.
Prepare for doctoral milestones: demonstrate readiness for various doctoral milestones including research proposal approval, progression reviews, and viva voce (oral defence).
Align research with global development goals: map research objectives and outcomes to relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhancing global relevance and impact.
Publish and present research: identify suitable academic journals and conferences, and develop publication-ready articles, policy briefs, or presentation materials.

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge & Understanding

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of strategic management and applied business research.
Understand the integration of academic theory with executive practice in organisational contexts.
Evaluate global business challenges through the lens of sustainable development.
Develop a deep understanding of governance, innovation, and leadership frameworks.

Learning Outcomes for Cognitive, Intellectual or Thinking Skills

Critically analyse business problems using evidence-based and research-driven approaches.
Develop strategic solutions that balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility.
Reflect on leadership and management practices through critical self-evaluation.
Integrate theoretical and applied insights to inform decision-making at senior levels.

Learning Outcomes for Practical, Professional or Subject-specific Skills

Design and conduct applied research addressing real-world organisational issues.
Translate research outcomes into actionable managerial and policy recommendations.
Demonstrate advanced professional competence in sustainable and ethical business leadership.
Communicate research and practice insights effectively to executive and practitioner audiences.

Learning Outcomes for Technical or Information Technology Skills

Utilise digital tools for project management, data collection, and business analytics.
Apply business intelligence and statistical software for evidence-based decision-making.
Manage information systems to support research and organisational strategy development.

Learning Outcomes for Transferable, Key or Personal Skills

Exhibit leadership, negotiation, and change management capabilities.
Communicate complex research and strategic insights clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrate autonomy, adaptability, and reflective practice in professional contexts.
Collaborate across interdisciplinary and multicultural teams to drive innovation.

Disciplines Covered

This interdisciplinary programme supports doctoral candidates in a wide range of fields, offering customised guidance in:

Business Administration & Management
Education
Engineering & Technology
Sustainable Development & Climate Action
Health Sciences
Law & Policy Studies
Social Sciences
Environmental Studies
Computer Science & Information Systems
Finance, Economics & Accounting
Psychology & Behavioural Sciences
Public Administration & Governance
International Relations & Development Studies
Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
Marketing, Human Resources, and Strategy

Programme Structure

🎓 Support for Student Learning

Supervision by academic and professional mentors to support both academic rigor and practical relevance.
Structured research and professional development modules in the early stages.
Access to industry networks, workshops, and peer learning groups.
Support for organizational access and ethical approval.
Emphasis on reflective practice and leadership development.
Regular progress meetings with supervisory panel and professional advisors.
Access to business databases and case study resources.
Graduate School provides academic writing, wellbeing, and career development support tailored for professional doctorates.

📘 Programme Structure: DBA

Stage 1: Introduction to DBA

Research Management & Supervision

Managing the Doctoral Journey: Roles, Expectations, Responsibilities
Working with Supervisors Effectively
Time and Project Management for Doctoral Research
Using Research Logs, Diaries, and Progress Reviews

Stage 2: Research Foundation & Idea Development

Introduction to Doctoral Research
Philosophy of Science and Research Paradigms
Research Problem Identification and Formulation
Literature Review Techniques and Systematic Reviews
Developing Research Questions, Aims, and Objectives
Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing for Doctoral Students

Stage 3: Research Proposal Development

Research Proposal Structure and Requirements
Proposal Writing and Approval Process
Research Design Alignment with Proposal
Ethical Considerations in Proposal Development

Stage 4: Literature Review Phase

Conducting a Comprehensive Literature Review
Synthesizing and Critiquing Scholarly Sources
Identifying Research Gaps and Trends
Integrating Literature with Theoretical Frameworks

Stage 5: Research Design and Methodology

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Mixed Methods Research Design
Research Design and Methodological Alignment
Sampling Techniques and Strategy
Measurement and Instrument Development
Pilot Studies and Pre-testing Tools
Research Ethics and Integrity in Doctoral Work
Access, Consent, and Data Protection

Stage 6: Data Collection and Analysis

Data Collection Techniques (Interviews, Surveys, Case Studies, etc.)
Qualitative Data Analysis (Thematic Analysis, NVivo)
Quantitative Data Analysis (SPSS, R, STATA)
Advanced Statistical Methods (Regression, SEM, etc.)
Coding and Categorizing Data
Triangulation and Validity in Data Analysis

Stage 7: Dissertation Design and Structure

Dissertation Proposal Refinement
Structuring the Dissertation/Thesis
Writing the Literature Review Chapter
Writing the Methodology Chapter
Writing the Data Analysis and Findings Chapter
Writing the Discussion and Conclusion Chapters

Stage 8: Contribution and Impact

Establishing Contribution to Knowledge or Practice
Positioning Research within the Field
Writing for Impact (Academic and Practitioner Audiences)
Translational Research and Managerial Implications

Stage 9: Writing and Presentation Skills

Academic Writing and Style (APA, Harvard, etc.)
Reference Management Tools (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley)
Thesis Editing and Proofreading Techniques
Avoiding Plagiarism and Using Turnitin
Writing Abstracts and Executive Summaries
Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Writing Conference Papers and Presentations

Stage 10: Dissemination & Defense

Preparing for Viva Voce / Oral Defense
Presentation Skills for the Dissertation Defense
Responding to Examiner Comments
Final Submission Requirements
Archiving and Publishing the Dissertation
Professional Practice and Applied Focus

Assessment

📊 Assessment Strategy

Focus on applied research addressing real-world business or management problems.
Assessment designed to evaluate application of theory, methodological robustness, and impact on practice.
Assessment encourages integration of academic research and professional experience.
Ongoing formative feedback supports professional development and reflective practice.

Key Components

Research proposal / project plan approval
Progress reports and professional review panels
Presentation of interim findings and practitioner reflections
Final dissertation
Viva voce examination emphasizing contribution to practice

📘 Assessment Regulations

Governed by institutional Professional Doctorate Regulations
Duration: 2.5 years full-time
Ethical approval required for organizational research
Must comply with both academic and professional conduct standards

Progression Stages

Completion of taught/research modules
Approval of applied research proposal
Submission of practitioner project reports or portfolio
Final dissertation and viva voce

Examiner Outcomes

Pass with minor revisions
Pass with major revisions
Resubmission for re-examination
Fail (no award)

🏆 Grade Bands & Classifications

Not classified by grades
Outcomes based on research quality, originality, and professional contribution

Possible Outcomes

Pass with minor or major corrections
Resubmission permitted where improvement is possible
Fail where doctoral standards are not met

For coursework or taught modules, standard postgraduate grading systems are applied.

LISD Grading System

Classification	Percentage Range	UK Grade	GPA (approx.)	Description
First Class (1st)	70–100%	A	4.0	Excellent/Outstanding
Upper Second (2:1)	60–69%	B+/A–	3.3–3.7	Very Good
Lower Second (2:2)	50–59%	B/B–	2.7–3.0	Good
Third (3rd)	40–49%	C	2.0–2.3	Satisfactory
Fail	Below 40%	F	0.0–1.9	Fail/Unsatisfactory

Target Participants

A DBA is a professional doctorate designed for experienced leaders seeking to apply advanced research to real-world business challenges. It focuses on strategic innovation, organisational transformation, and sustainable leadership, combining academic rigour with executive relevance.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme at London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD) is designed for experienced professionals and executives seeking to drive sustainability-led change within organizations. It integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1–17) into modern business thinking, encouraging organisations to operate responsibly while creating long-term value. The approach promotes ethical leadership, sustainable strategy, and measurable social and environmental impact.

Professor Allam Ahmed (London - UK) is a Professor of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development; Co-Founder of SMART KM MODEL: An Integrated Knowledge Management Framework for Organizational Excellence and led the implementation of the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa Knowledge Management Framework Musharaka. Founding President of WASD; SDGs Universities Initiative; Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute; Fellow Faculty of Public Health, UK; Fellow Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK; and Fellow Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development, Australia. Prior to QMUL, Prof. Ahmed spent 15 years at the University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit (1st science and policy think tank in the UK) where he established and led Sussex’s most successful postgraduate programme MSc International Management.

Professor Lynette Louw (Eastern Cape -South Africa) is the Raymond Ackerman Chair of Management and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Commerce at Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa. Her areas of speciality include Strategic Management, International Organisational Behaviour, Cross-cultural Management and SMEs/Entrepreneurship. She has taught and/or researched in the Netherlands, Germany, Uganda and China. Previously, Lynette was a member of the MBA Higher Education Quality Committee for the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in South Africa (2003 - 2004).

Ambassador (Ret) Dr Petru Dumitriu (Geneve - Switzerland) is a Former Ambassador and Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe to the United Nations in Geneva. Currently Senior Fellow and Lecturer on Multilateral Diplomacy postgraduate courses, Diplo Foundation/University of Malta. Former member of the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit and Editor of numerous reports including: Strengthening the policy research uptake in service of the 2030 Agenda for SD, Role of PPPs in the Implementation of Agenda 2030, Knowledge Management in the UN System

Professor Liisa Laakso (Helsinki - Finland) Liisa Laakso has acted in different national and international positions of trust including the Finnish Government’s Research and Innovation Council. Currently she is member of the Human Rights Committee of the Council of Finnish Academies. Before joining the Nordic Africa Institute she served as the Rector of the University of Tampere and before that as the Dean at the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Social Science. She was a professor and UNESCO Chair at the University of Jyväskylä in 2004, in the field of Development and International Cooperation.

Dr Gale Rigobert (Saint Lucia - Caribbean) is Former Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of St. Martin (USM), in the Dutch Caribbean. She is the former Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development in Saint Lucia (2016-2021). Prior to becoming a parliamentary representative, a position she held on to for over nine (9) years (2011-2021), she was a government senator for a short period, which followed her role as advisor on national development to the Government of Saint Lucia (2010-2011). Dr. Rigobert was appointed Leader of the Opposition in 2013, the first woman to hold such office in the island of Saint Lucia.
Her career path has taken her through the hallowed walls of academia, with her career spanning several countries and institutions: The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago (2002-2010); SPRU, University of Sussex (2009), the United Kingdom; Anton de Kom University, Suriname (2009); the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC), University of York (2021-2022) and now the University of St. Martin.

Dr Ondřej Dvouletý (Prague - Czech Republic) is Associate Professor at the Department of Entrepreneurship, Prague University of Economics and Business. His research focuses on heterogeneity of self-employment, entrepreneurship and SME policy evaluation and entrepreneurial economics. He is Associate Editor of the Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies and Central European Business Review. Ondřej is also the Editor of the annual Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (IMES) conference.

Professor Dhiya Al-Jumeily OBE (Liverpool - UK) has 30+ years experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning. In 2020, Prof Al-Jumeily was appointed by her majesty “THE QUEEN to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, “OBE- Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order” for the “Services to Scientific Research”. Within healthcare field Prof Al-Jumeily developed SMART applications for disease diagnosis and management that are currently used by patients in the UK, UAE and Iraq. On the scientific community level, Prof Al-Jumeily established the eSystems Engineering Society (eSES) that has contributors from researchers and scientists at worldwide. The eSES activities include intelligent patient management system; datasets and databanks; DeSE annual and international conference; accredited professional courses; and the International Journal of Data Science and Advanced Analytics. On the research funding level, Prof Al-Jumeily attracted more than £7.5M of funding and published >350 publications.

Professor Rocky Dwyer (Minneapolis - USA) is a Core Faculty Professor in the Doctor of Business Administration Program in the College of Management and Human Potential at Walden University, USA. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, UK; a Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. He is an award winning author, editor and educator, who has consulted and undertaken research to support social change for private, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in 30 countries to examine and validate Corporate Social Responsibility, Poverty Reduction initiatives, strategic organizational capacity to support social change, performance management and ethics. His research has been presented and published for conferences and symposiums in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, South America, Germany, the Russian Federation; and the Peoples Republic of China.

Professor Joseph Ntayi (Kampala - Uganda) is a Professor at Makerere University Business School and served as the former Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Energy, and Management Sciences at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), a position he relinquished in July 2023. Prior to this, he held several notable positions within the institution, including Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Management Science, Head of the Department of Marketing, Procurement, and Logistics Management. With over three decades of dedicated service to Makerere University, Makerere University Business School, and the government of Uganda, Prof. Ntayi has made significant contributions across various roles in Development Finance, Foreign Trade, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Development Economics, and Strategic Management. Prof. Joseph M. Ntayi is a luminary in both the academic and professional spheres, celebrated for his profound impact as an international scholar, insightful consultant, and pioneering social entrepreneur. Prof. Ntayi has co-authored more than 200 articles for internationally acclaimed journals, covering a wide range of research interests including Development Finance, Development Economics, Microfinance, Energy Economics, Public Sector Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, Public Sector Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Positive Psychology, and Public health. In February 2021, 2022, January 2023, and January 2024, Prof. Ntayi received prestigious accolades from the International Scientific Scholars Forum, recognizing him as one of the top scholars in the world and acknowledging his excellence in Business & Management and Strategic Management. Furthermore, he has been recognized as the leading Strategic Management Scientist in Uganda and the Second most prominent in this field across Africa.

Professor Michael Busler (New Jersey - USA) is a Professor of Finance at Stockton University in the USA. He has held positions at Pennsylvania State University, Delaware University, Rutgers University and Drexel University. He teaches courses in Corporate Finance, managerial economics and Entrepreneurship. Dr. Busler is a known expert in Public Policy and Economics. He has published more than 65 refereed journal articles and nearly 1000 opinion columns in major publications. In addition, he has given hundreds of interviews on both syndicated radio and on network tv stations.

Dr Rawad Hammad (London - UK) is a computer scientist with 20 years of experience in academic research, teaching, industry and leadership. Research interests include the use of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and disruptive technologies for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), e-health and Smart Cities. His expertise lies in the application of innovative technologies from Artificial Intelligence, Semantics, Business Process Management, and Data Management in multi-disciplinary application domains including TEL and e-health. Rawad is the leader of two MSc Programmes and a Technology-Enhanced Learning Research Group. He is also co-director and co-founder of a newly established Smart Health Centre at the University of East London. Moreover, Rawad has been working on large-scale collaborative EU and international projects such as: DECUMANUS, TRANSFER and SmartTech which established collaboration with international partners from UK, Japan, Germany, Finland, the EU and the Middle East. Moreover, Rawad delivered a few keynote speeches and received a considerable number of research awards, the latest was the outstanding paper 2021 by Emerald Publishing. He is an executive committee member of the international society of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), and a panel member of different research journal/conference communities such as EC-TEL, IARIA, WASD, MEKEI, in addition to IEEE, ACM.

Professor Philip Kotler (Chicago - USA) is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Marketing" - is an acclaimed American marketing author, consultant, and professor emeritus. He served as the S.C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing (Emeritus), Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Known for popularising the concept of the marketing mix, Kotler has authored over 80 books, including Marketing Management and the Principles of Marketing.

Professor Manuel Frutos-Perez (Cambridge - UK) is the Chief Academic Officer at the digital division of Cambridge Education Group. He leads the strategic planning process across a wide portfolio of Higher Education partnerships, with a focus on international market intelligence, academic excellence, and outstanding learner support. He is also a Visiting Professor in Online Education and Digital Innovation at the University of Hull, UK, and a Visiting Professor in Digital Learning at the Academic Practice Directorate, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Manuel is an international technology expert promoting the advancement of learning and teaching in Higher Education, and regularly delivers thought leadership keynotes at international events.

Professor Intisar Soghayroun (Khartoum - Sudan) is the Former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan (September 2019 - October 2021) and Professor of Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum(1991-2022). Expert at The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts June 2023 up to present. She has special interest in the theoretical archaeology, Islamic civilization, Archaeology and Museums studies, Ancient technologies, Theatrical Archaeology as well as Gender Archaeology. A research fellow at Bergen University, Norway in 2008 and ST, John’s college/Cambridge University, UK in 2000 and held a number of administrative positions at University of Khartoum such Dean, Faculty of Arts, and Dean, Deanship for Scientific Research. A member of national, regional and international associations of Archaeologists. Also worked as a consultant for a numbers of organizations such as Ethiopia-Sudan Power System Interconnection, Red Sea Power Plant, SMEC International PTY LTD and Consultancy Service for lake Nasser/Nubia Watershed. A member of United Nations General Assembly Science Summit (UNGASS) 2021 up to present.

Dr Khalid Hasan (Toronto - Canada) is a Canadian marketing scholar, author, and researcher specialising in sustainability, global strategy, and market research. A Harvard-trained strategist, he has authored, co-authored, and edited seven books, including The New Sustainability Edge (2025) (with the Father of Modern Marketing Professor Philip Kotler). His other publications include Strategic Marketing Management in Asia (2026) and Marketing Practices in Developing Economies (2009). Professor Hasan teaches Sustainability, Marketing, and Human Resource Management in North America and South Asia and serves as CEO of ResInt Canada and President of ResInt Sustainability Institute. With over 35 years of experience, including senior leadership roles at Nielsen, he has led research for the World Bank, the U.S. Department of State, USAID, UNICEF, and major global multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.

Dr Malgorzata Sulimierska (Brighton - UK) is a Senior Lecturer in Banking and FinTech at the Department of Business and Management for the University of Sussex Business School and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She also has Oxford Fintech and Blockchain Qualifications from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Financial Economics from the University of Sussex (UK). She is involved in research and teaching at numerous institutions, Lancaster University (UK), Catholic Leuven University (Belgium) and Loughborough University (UK). Her excellent teaching skills have been valued by several teaching awards, the BMEs Oscar Award for the Best seminar tutor, Excellence in Teaching Award and Student-Led Teaching Award. Her remarkable passion for teaching and discovering new areas of development guides her interests towards FinTech, Banking digitalization, Financial literature, Financial inclusions and political uncertainty.

Professor Muhammad Aziz Rahman (Melbourne - Australia) is an experienced academic, a medical doctor and a public health professional. Following completion of medical graduation (MBBS), he completed his post-graduation in Public Health (MPH, PhD). Currently, he is working as the Associate Dean of Research at the Institute of Health and Wellbeing and the Professor of Public Health at Federation University Australia in Melbourne. Professor Rahman has been working in the areas of public health research and teaching for more than 20 years, both in Australian and international settings. He has an excellent track record of providing leadership in completing different research and community projects successfully, focusing on different aspects of public health, securing funding, producing high-quality research publications, supervising higher degree research students, assisting in capacity building and providing supportive supervision to the early/mid-career researchers and collaborating successfully with experienced researchers. Professor Rahman has published more than 200 research papers in multidisciplinary journals with more than 135,000 citations. Due to his extraordinary track record of research citations, he has been ranked amongst the world’s top 2% scientists for the last five years (2020-25), ranking done by Elsevier BV and Stanford University, USA. He has contributed to generating over $13 million in funding in his professional career. He has extensive international research collaborations with over 25 countries and has successfully led several multi-country research projects with significant outputs. Professor Rahman is also actively engaged with professional communities through different leadership roles. He is the Vice President at the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), the largest organisation for public health professionals in Australia.

Professor Arshi Naim (London - UK) is recognised among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University and Elsevier, is a distinguished academic with over 23 years of experience in business management, digital marketing, higher education, quality assurance, and academic leadership. A prolific researcher, she has published 115+ Scopus-indexed papers in high impact journals and contributed to academic books with leading publishers such as Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, Emerald, Taylor & Francis, IGI Global, Nova Science, and Bentham Science.

Dr Mohamed Hassan-Sayed (Southampton - UK) is the Founder and Director of Chemical Engineering programs at the University of Southampton. He is an experienced academic with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and industry for 20 years. Skilled in Chemical and Energy systems, a Chartered Energy Engineer From the Energy Institute and a Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Engineering and Technology as well chartered Manager from the Chartered Management institute. He developed and taught a range of Energy and Chemical Engineering courses at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels in Kuwait, Saudi, Egypt and the UK. A strong engineering professional with over 95 publications and several books and contributions; supervised 20 PhD projects to conclusion. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. And several certifications in Engineering Business, Management, and innovation. Mohamed Developed the Energy and Petroleum courses at the Australian College in Kuwait then became an Associate Professor for 6 years at the American University in Cairo, where he helped in developing the Energy and Petroleum engineering courses leading to ABET acerdation and participated in the Education Development Program for Egyptian Universities and has previously taught at Suez Canal University and many other private universities such as the British University in Egypt. He also developed and lead the course in Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Portsmouth for six years achieving accreditation through the Engineering council (energy institute) in the UK.

Professor Luisa Maure (Panama City - Panama) is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Natural, Exact, and Technology Sciences of the University of Panama. With a Bachelor's in Mathematics (UP), a Master's in Mathematics and its Didactics (UAEH, México), and a PhD in Didactics of Mathematics and Experimental Sciences (University of Barcelona), she has dedicated her career to transforming mathematics education. She leads the GIEM21 research group, fostering innovation in teacher training and inclusive education. As president of the APANAC Congress 2023 and a member of Panama’s National Research System (SNI-SENACYT), she promotes science for development. Her work aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in quality education (SDG 4) and gender equality (SDG 5). She has collaborated internationally to advance educational policies and was honored with the title Cavaliere of the Order of the Star of Italy for her contributions to science diplomacy and academic cooperation.

Professor Jerry Kolo (UAE) is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the School of Architecture and Design at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE. Prior to joining AUS in 2008/2009, he was a Professor at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, where he also founded and directed an applied research center, Center for Urban Redevelopment and Empowerment (CURE). His areas of teaching and research specialization are urban economic development, environmental planning and sustainable community planning. Jerry has an extensive consulting track record in the areas of municipal economic development, university-community partnerships, and community empowerment. For his community and public service, Jerry has earned several awards, including the State of Florida Governor’s Public Service Award in 1994, and the Florida African-American Achiever’s Award in 1999.

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To register/enquire about this course and all our various comprehensive list of courses and workshops and if you have any question and/or if you would like to request a training workshop/program not listed in our portfolio please contact our Academic Director Professor Arshi Naim at: arshi@wasd.org.uk with a copy to admin@wasd.org.uk.

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Registration and Fees

Included in the course fee, the following learning materials will be provided:

Admission to all sessions.
All overhead slides (PDF).
Case studies (print and video).
Full access to WASD Sustainability Library including all volumes of World Sustainable Development Outlook book series.
Certificate of completion.

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The 13 Key Performance Indicators for Highly Effective Teams

Identifies 13 measurable indicators that distinguish high-performing teams, giving managers a clear framework to diagnose team health and drive outstanding results.

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Smart KM Model

An integrated Knowledge Management framework guiding organizations to capture, share, and leverage knowledge for efficiency, innovation, and sustainable excellence.

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Overview

A One-of-a-Kind Initiative

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Related Courses

Location

Country/Regions

Social Networks

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Related Courses

What will you learn

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge & Understanding

Learning Outcomes for Cognitive, Intellectual or Thinking Skills

Learning Outcomes for Practical, Professional or Subject-specific Skills

Learning Outcomes for Technical or Information Technology Skills

Learning Outcomes for Transferable, Key or Personal Skills

Disciplines Covered

Programme Structure

🎓 Support for Student Learning

📘 Programme Structure: DBA

Stage 1: Introduction to DBA

Stage 2: Research Foundation & Idea Development

Stage 3: Research Proposal Development

Stage 4: Literature Review Phase

Stage 5: Research Design and Methodology

Stage 6: Data Collection and Analysis

Stage 7: Dissertation Design and Structure

Stage 8: Contribution and Impact

Stage 9: Writing and Presentation Skills

Stage 10: Dissemination & Defense

Assessment

📊 Assessment Strategy

Key Components

📘 Assessment Regulations

Progression Stages

Examiner Outcomes

🏆 Grade Bands & Classifications

Possible Outcomes

LISD Grading System

Target Participants

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