Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from Ikeja, Nigeria

Imagine earning your Doctor of Business Administration while remaining fully rooted in your life and work in Ikeja, Nigeria. Delivered online in exclusive partnership between University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, this programme brings a world-class doctoral experience directly to you—no relocation, no career interruption, just a clear, supported pathway to doctoral achievement.

This DBA empowers you to lead with evidence, design rigorous research that solves complex business problems, and translate insight into measurable impact. Its robust theory and research methods are designed for international application, equipping you to influence boardrooms, policy, and industry—from the heart of Ikeja to the wider global economy.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

A British doctoral award signals academic excellence, intellectual rigour, and practical relevance. Employers, boards, and institutions across continents recognise the standards, quality assurance, and scholarly discipline embedded in a British degree, opening doors to leadership roles, interdisciplinary research opportunities, and international collaborations.

On graduation, you hold a British doctorate that travels with you—across industries, regions, and career stages. From consulting engagements and C-suite progression to executive education and entrepreneurship, your credential communicates credibility and capability wherever your ambitions lead.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 3 Years

Your time is valuable. The programme is structured to keep you moving, with a clear sequence from advanced coursework to your research proposal and doctoral thesis. With the right focus and momentum, you can complete the entire journey online in as little as three years, accelerating your impact without pausing your career.

Guided by experienced supervisors, you’ll align your study with problems that matter to your organisation and industry—transforming complex challenges into publishable insights and actionable strategies while you progress toward completion.

Your Schedule, Your Pace—No Live Attendance Required

Business doesn’t pause for lectures, and neither should your life. There are no mandatory live sessions, set log‑in times, or fixed online attendance windows. You choose when to read, watch, discuss, and write—early mornings, late nights, or in the moments between meetings.

This flexibility lets you plan deep work around your own rhythm, balance professional and family commitments, and keep momentum during peak business cycles—while still benefiting from structured milestones and personalised guidance.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you’re navigating a busy day in Ikeja, traveling across Nigeria, or flying internationally for work, learning stays with you. Our mobile app enables you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can engage with content wherever your schedule takes you.

Seamlessly switch between devices, annotate readings on the go, and use offline access to transform commutes, waiting times, and travel days into productive study sessions—without sacrificing quality or focus.

Open‑Book Assessments that Mirror Real Practice

Real leaders don’t solve problems from memory—they consult data, frameworks, and literature. Our open‑book assessments replace classical question/answer exams with tasks that reward analysis, synthesis, and application of evidence to real‑world challenges.

Expect to produce research‑informed work—case analyses, applied projects, and reflective essays—that build directly toward your doctoral inquiry, sharpen decision‑making, and strengthen your executive voice.

Learn from Academics and Practitioners Trained at Elite Universities

Your tutors and faculty bring advanced training and global perspective, with graduates from world‑renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They combine scholarly depth with industry awareness—supporting you to frame the right questions and design robust methods.

You’ll receive constructive, timely feedback and mentorship that helps you navigate complexity, refine your argument, and elevate your contribution to both scholarship and practice.

Join a Truly Global Classroom and Powerful Alumni Network

Study alongside professionals from over 130 countries—executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and public leaders. This diversity multiplies your perspective and expands your network, making every discussion a chance to test ideas against different markets, sectors, and leadership contexts.

Our alumni work for respected international organisations and leading companies, including the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. These connections, conversations, and collaborations often lead to career opportunities and lifelong professional relationships.

Budget‑Friendly with Up to 18 Monthly Interest‑Free Instalments

Advance without financial strain. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, making it simpler to plan your investment around cash flow and professional commitments.

This approach keeps the focus where it belongs—on your research, growth, and results—while distributing costs over time and aligning them with your earning trajectory.

Career Impact for Leaders in Ikeja, Nigeria

Ikeja is a vibrant hub for technology, retail, and services—home to thriving ICT ecosystems like the renowned Computer Village. With a DBA, you can lead digital transformation initiatives, apply evidence‑based strategy to platform growth, and build resilient governance for scaling ventures. Your research might explore consumer analytics, omnichannel integration, or the economics of digital marketplaces—insights that translate directly into improved performance in high‑velocity sectors.

As the gateway to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja is strategically positioned for aviation, logistics, and supply chain leadership. Through doctoral‑level study, you can optimise networks, model risk in volatile environments, and drive operational excellence. Imagine a thesis that addresses last‑mile delivery in megacity contexts, inventory optimisation under infrastructure constraints, or the interplay between e‑commerce demand and warehousing capacity—research that can elevate both local enterprises and multinational operations based in Nigeria.

Lagos State’s financial and corporate ecosystem presents opportunities in fintech, banking, energy, and public–private collaboration. Your DBA can focus on corporate governance, compliance, and ESG strategy; the economics of energy distribution and sustainability; or the scaling of financial inclusion via data‑driven innovation. By translating rigorous research into executive decisions, you’ll strengthen stakeholder trust, sharpen risk oversight, and influence policy dialogues—amplifying your leadership footprint from Ikeja to the world.

Ready to take the next step toward your doctorate—and the next chapter of your leadership story—from Ikeja, Nigeria? Request our course catalogue and discover how this online DBA can help you achieve lasting, measurable impact.