Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Live and work in Frankfurt am Main, Germany while advancing your leadership and research capabilities at the highest level. The Doctor of Business Administration—delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College—empowers experienced professionals to transform real-world challenges into rigorous, actionable knowledge.

Study without relocating, keep your career momentum, and elevate your strategic impact. Grounded in robust theory with powerful practical relevance, this DBA equips you with a global perspective, advanced research tools, and a doctoral credential that signals credibility to boards, investors, and employers around the world.

Awarded as a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a prestigious British doctorate that is recognised internationally. Your DBA showcases academic excellence and applied mastery, signaling to employers and stakeholders that you meet rigorous standards of research quality and professional impact.

Wherever your career takes you—be it Europe’s financial centres, global technology hubs, or emerging markets—this British degree communicates credibility and portability. It is a strong differentiator for senior leadership roles, consultancy mandates, and board-level opportunities.

Finish in as Little as 3 Years — 100% Online

Advance your career without pausing it. This programme can be completed 100% online in as little as 3 years, allowing you to balance doctoral research with professional and personal commitments while maintaining momentum in your role.

The journey is structured and efficient—coursework builds toward a substantial doctoral thesis that addresses a problem of consequence in your industry. You progress with purpose and finish ready to lead change with evidence-based insights.

No Fixed Online Class Times

The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates. You choose when to study, participate, and submit work, so your research and coursework fit smoothly around your schedule in Frankfurt—whether that means early mornings, late evenings, or weekends.

This flexibility is ideal for senior professionals who coordinate across time zones or travel frequently. Keep delivering results at work while you move steadily toward your doctorate.

Study Anywhere — Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Your learning travels with you through our mobile app, which allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline. Your progress isn’t constrained by connectivity—you can keep learning on the S-Bahn, at the airport, or between meetings.

Whether you commute across the Rhein-Main region, fly regularly from FRA, or split your time across cities, your studies remain accessible and uninterrupted. True mobility means your DBA adapts to your life, not the other way around.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Leadership

We use open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, encouraging you to research, reference, and think critically—just like you do in the boardroom. The focus is on analysis, synthesis, and application, not memorisation.

This approach rewards depth of understanding and the ability to apply frameworks to complex, real-world scenarios. The result: assessments that are both demanding and deeply relevant to your work.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Benefit from tutors and faculty who graduated from globally respected institutions, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their international experience and scholarly rigor elevate your learning and sharpen your research.

Expect expert guidance, timely feedback, and mentorship that pushes your thinking further. You’ll engage with academics and practitioners who understand both advanced theory and executive realities.

A Global Classroom and Network

Join a vibrant cohort drawn from over 130 countries. The diversity of perspectives, industries, and cultures enriches every discussion and broadens your professional network far beyond national borders. You will learn with and from peers who lead in complex, dynamic environments.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as Deutsche Bank, DHL, Bosch, BASF, Daimler, BMW, Audi, Alianz, Merck, Bayer, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Tuition with Up to 18 Monthly Instalments

Plan your investment with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align tuition with cash flow while you progress through the programme.

Spread payments over time without additional interest and focus on what truly matters—your research, your leadership growth, and the long-term return on your doctorate.

Why This DBA Matters in Frankfurt am Main

Power your impact in Europe’s financial capital. Frankfurt’s ecosystem of banks, asset managers, and regulators demands leaders who can navigate risk, sustainability, digital transformation, and cross-border strategy. This DBA equips you to drive research-led improvements in areas such as governance, ESG integration, fintech adoption, and data-driven decision-making—skills valued by institutions from global banks to boutique advisory firms.

Accelerate transformation in logistics, mobility, and aviation. With Frankfurt’s role as a continental logistics hub and home to a major international airport, organisations seek leaders who can optimise complex networks, build resilient supply chains, and leverage analytics. Your doctoral research can translate into measurable operational gains and strategic clarity across transport, e-commerce, and infrastructure.

Lead innovation across the region’s advanced industries. Greater Frankfurt’s strengths in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing call for executives who bridge R&D, regulation, and market strategy. The DBA’s emphasis on applied research and evidence-based leadership empowers you to scale innovation, strengthen compliance cultures, and turn technical expertise into enterprise value.

Begin Your DBA Journey

Shape solutions for the challenges that matter to you, your organisation, and your industry—without leaving Frankfurt am Main. Build a doctoral-level body of work that enhances your reputation and creates lasting impact.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, timelines, and the support you will receive from application to graduation.