Doctor of Business Administration Online from Canada

Build your executive future from Canada with an advanced, research-driven doctorate designed for leaders who shape strategy and create change. Offered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, the Doctor of Business Administration empowers accomplished professionals to turn complex business questions into meaningful, evidence-based solutions you can apply across borders and industries.

This programme blends scholarly rigor with practical relevance, helping you master the art of inquiry, the discipline of data, and the craft of decision-making at the highest levels. You will develop original insights through supervised research while enjoying the flexibility to study from where you are today—without pausing your career or your life.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Graduate with a British doctoral degree that signals academic excellence and professional credibility wherever your career takes you. Your achievement is backed by a tradition of scholarship and quality assurance that global employers, boards, and hiring committees understand and respect.

With this credential, you demonstrate not only subject-matter expertise but also the ability to conduct rigorous, ethical research that informs strategy. It’s a powerful, portable proof of leadership potential—equally valuable whether you aim for the C‑suite, consultancy, board service, entrepreneurship, or academia.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 3 Years

Your time is valuable. This programme is designed so focused professionals can complete the full doctoral journey online in as little as three years. From coursework to research supervision, the pathway is purpose-built to maintain momentum while you continue working.

You will follow a structured and supported progression that moves from advanced methods and literature review to a robust research proposal and the final thesis. Clear milestones help you plan your workload, communicate with stakeholders, and keep your goals in sight.

No Live Attendance Required

There is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. You can engage with learning materials, discussion prompts, and supervision feedback on a schedule that respects your commitments and time zone in Canada.

This flexibility is ideal for senior leaders who manage teams, travel, or operate across multiple time zones. You can allocate deep-focus time when it best fits your calendar, without sacrificing interaction or quality.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Learn from anywhere in the world, whether you’re at home in Canada, on the road, or in transit. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your progress never depends on a perfect internet connection.

Commute time becomes learning time. Flights become research time. With curated, portable resources and a seamless experience across devices, your study becomes as mobile as your career.

Open Book Assessments That Reflect Real Practice

We use open book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams. This approach reflects how senior professionals actually solve problems: by consulting high-quality sources, applying critical thinking, and synthesising evidence to support decisions.

Open book assessments reward understanding over memorisation. They challenge you to integrate theory and data into clear, defensible arguments—skills you will use immediately in strategic roles and research-driven projects.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World‑Renowned Universities

Guidance matters when you are conducting original research. Our tutors and faculty bring international expertise and have graduated from world‑renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

They combine scholarly credentials with practical insight, helping you sharpen your research questions, select appropriate methods, and communicate your findings with clarity and impact.

A Truly Global Peer Network

Join a diverse cohort representing more than 130 countries. Your classmates bring perspectives from multiple industries, cultures, and markets—elevating discussion, broadening your outlook, and building a network you can rely on long after graduation.

Our alumni work with international organisations and leading employers such as Seneca College, Lakehead University, Manulife, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Manageable Payment Plan

Your ambition should set the pace—not your budget cycle. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you plan investment and cash flow with confidence.

This practical, predictable approach supports professionals who are balancing personal, business, and educational priorities—so you can move forward decisively.

What This DBA Can Do for Your Career in Canada

Canada’s financial services, technology, and innovation ecosystems—from Toronto’s finance and fintech corridors to dynamic AI hubs—reward leaders who can turn data into strategy. The DBA equips you to design and execute applied research that tackles real challenges such as digital transformation, risk analytics, customer trust, and growth governance. Whether you work in banking, fintech, consulting, or a high‑growth tech environment, your doctoral research can directly inform strategic initiatives, product decisions, and board‑level conversations.

In energy, natural resources, and clean tech—sectors central to Canada’s economy—you can use doctoral‑level inquiry to evaluate new business models, optimise supply chains, and measure sustainability outcomes. The ability to rigorously assess investment cases, stakeholder impacts, and operational resilience gives you a decisive edge as organisations navigate transition strategies, regulatory expectations, and ESG commitments.

Across healthcare, public administration, and higher education—key Canadian employers—the DBA strengthens your capacity to improve service delivery, stewardship, and policy implementation. You will learn to measure what matters, transform processes with evidence, and communicate findings in ways that drive adoption. For executives, administrators, and educator‑leaders, the DBA is a platform for measurable change that benefits institutions and communities.

Your Next Step

Your expertise is ready for its next chapter. If you are prepared to question deeply, research rigorously, and lead decisively—while studying online from Canada—this doctorate is for you. Request our course catalogue and imagine what your leadership could accomplish over the next three years.