Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — Study Online from Georgetown, Guyana

Advance your leadership and research credentials with the Doctor of Business Administration, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College. From your home in Georgetown, Guyana, you can embark on a doctoral journey that fits your life and amplifies your impact—without pausing your career.

Built for experienced professionals, this DBA blends rigorous scholarship with practical, actionable insight. Its theory is designed to be applied internationally across industries and cultures, helping you transform complex challenges into evidence-based solutions that create value for your organization and community.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a respected British doctoral degree that signals academic excellence and professional credibility wherever your ambitions lead. Backed by a storied higher-education tradition, your DBA attests to advanced research capability, strategic insight, and the discipline to complete a doctoral-level journey.

Whether you aim to elevate your influence in boardrooms, consult at the highest levels, or contribute to policy and governance, a British doctorate is a powerful credential. It tells employers, clients, and partners around the world that your expertise meets a global standard.

Complete the DBA 100% Online in as Little as 3 Years

Your time is precious. This programme is designed to deliver a rigorous doctoral experience fully online, with a pathway that can be completed in as little as three years. You will progress through structured coursework and a supervised doctoral project, supported by accessible academic guidance throughout.

Advance your career without interruption while steadily building toward your doctorate. The efficiency of an online format—paired with clarity of milestones—helps you maintain momentum and reach the finish line on a timeline that aligns with your goals.

No Mandatory Live Attendance

Work, family, travel—life is dynamic. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, giving you the freedom to study when it best suits you. Replace commuting and rigid timetables with a learning process designed for professionals.

Engage with materials, contribute to discussions, and submit assessments according to your schedule. This flexibility empowers you to integrate doctoral study into your week without sacrificing your commitments or productivity.

Study Anywhere—even Offline—with Our Mobile App

Stay productive wherever you are. You can study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move or travelling, through our mobile app which allows you to download the study material and watch the lectures offline. Waiting at the airport or commuting across town can become high-value learning time.

Seamless online access and offline capability mean your progress is never limited by location or connectivity. Your classroom travels with you—on your phone, tablet, or laptop—so you can keep learning consistently, week after week.

Open‑Book Assessments That Reflect Real Work

We use open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams. This approach mirrors executive practice, where success depends on finding, evaluating, and correctly applying information—not memorising it.

Expect assessments that reward critical thinking, synthesis, and clear, well-structured arguments backed by evidence. You will demonstrate your ability to use relevant literature, frameworks, and data to address real strategic problems—exactly what senior leaders are expected to do.

Faculty with Elite Academic Pedigrees

Learn from tutors and supervisors who graduated from world‑renowned universities, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree translates into high standards, insightful feedback, and exposure to cutting‑edge thinking.

Beyond credentials, faculty bring extensive applied experience—bridging theory and practice, research and action. You benefit from mentoring that sharpens your research design, strengthens your argumentation, and elevates the professional relevance of your doctoral project.

A Global Cohort with Real‑World Impact

Join a diverse student base from over 130 countries. You will collaborate with peers from every region of the world, gaining perspectives that broaden your thinking and sharpen your judgment. The network you build can open doors to cross‑border projects, partnerships, and lifelong professional connections.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—demonstrating the reach and relevance of this doctorate across industries and continents.

Flexible Financing with Interest‑Free Instalments

Plan your investment with confidence: programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments. Spreading the cost helps you protect cash flow while you advance toward a top‑tier doctoral credential.

Transparent costs and a predictable payment rhythm support long‑term planning—so you can focus on your research, your career, and your next leadership milestone.

From Georgetown, Guyana to the World: Your DBA Advantage

Georgetown is a gateway to regional and global opportunity. With major developments across energy, infrastructure, and logistics, leaders with advanced research skills can shape strategy in complex, fast‑evolving environments. Your DBA equips you to analyse risk, model growth scenarios, and align multi‑stakeholder interests—skills that are prized in sectors scaling rapidly and operating under international scrutiny.

In financial services, entrepreneurship, and technology, doctoral‑level capability in evidence‑based decision‑making can set you apart. Whether you are driving digital transformation, structuring growth finance for SMEs, or evaluating public‑private partnerships, your research‑informed approach enables more robust policies, better governance, and stronger execution.

For agriculture, mining, and sustainable development, the DBA’s applied research focus helps you design interventions that balance productivity with environmental and social considerations. From supply‑chain optimisation and workforce development to ESG reporting and impact evaluation, you will develop the tools to lead responsibly and deliver measurable outcomes that stand up to international benchmarks.

Ready to take the next step toward a globally recognised doctorate you can earn from Georgetown, Guyana? Request our course catalogue and discover how this online DBA can advance your leadership, your research, and your impact.