Doctor of Business Administration — Study Online from Geneva, Switzerland

Advance your leadership, research, and strategic impact with the Doctor of Business Administration delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College. From your home in Geneva, Switzerland, you can join a global community of senior professionals and scholars without pausing your career or relocating.

This practitioner-focused doctorate distills advanced business theory into actionable insight that you can apply across borders, sectors, and cultures. Designed for ambitious leaders, consultants, and academics-in-practice, the programme enables you to deepen expertise, produce original research, and translate ideas into measurable change—wherever your career takes you.

A British Degree, Recognised Worldwide

Your DBA is awarded by the University of Gloucestershire, part of the respected UK higher education system. A British doctoral degree signals rigorous scholarship, critical thinking, and professional excellence—qualities valued by employers and institutions around the world.

For senior managers, consultants, and entrepreneur-researchers, this global recognition enhances mobility and credibility. Whether you are advising multinational clients, leading cross-border teams, or contributing to executive education, the degree’s international standing strengthens your professional brand and opens doors.

Finish in as Little as 3 Years — 100% Online

The programme is designed to be completed fully online, in as little as three years, allowing you to maintain momentum at work while you progress through each milestone. Your research and coursework integrate with your professional objectives, so your studies become a catalyst for real-world results.

This accelerated, structured route provides clarity and pace without compromising depth. You’ll move from advanced research methods and literature engagement to your doctoral thesis, supported by academic supervision and a framework that keeps you focused and on track.

Learn on Your Schedule — No Live Attendance Required

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times or dates. Asynchronous learning lets you plan study around leadership meetings, client deadlines, and family commitments. You engage when you’re at your best—early mornings, late evenings, weekends—without sacrificing participation or quality.

Discussion boards, faculty feedback, and guided activities ensure rich interaction and momentum, while flexible pacing empowers you to study consistently in a way that fits your life. Your time zone never limits your progress.

Study Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Traveling for work? Commuting across the city? Our mobile app keeps your learning moving. You can download study materials and watch lectures offline, making productive use of time whether you’re on the tram, at the airport, or between meetings.

This portability turns the world into your campus. From Geneva’s lakeside to international hubs across the globe, you can stay connected to your research, your cohort, and your academic goals—no matter where you are.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Decision-Making

Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, you’ll engage in open-book assessments that reflect the complexities of executive decision-making. You’ll be encouraged to synthesize literature, frameworks, and evidence to craft compelling, well-reasoned responses to practical challenges.

This approach rewards critical thinking, originality, and application—exactly the skills senior professionals use to navigate uncertainty, evaluate options, and lead with confidence. It’s not about recalling facts; it’s about producing insight.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

You’ll be guided by tutors and supervisors who bring a wealth of expertise and diverse academic backgrounds—including graduates of institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their depth of scholarship and practical insight enrich your research journey.

Expect constructive challenge, tailored feedback, and mentorship that helps you refine your research questions, design robust methods, and communicate findings with authority. You’ll benefit from academic excellence paired with real-world savvy.

A Truly Global Cohort and Powerful Alumni Outcomes

Join an international community with students from over 130 countries. This diversity brings you fresh perspectives, cross-cultural understanding, and a network that spans continents and industries—an invaluable asset for research, consulting, and leadership.

Our alumni work for organisations such as Credit Suisse, Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Accessible Investment with Flexible Payments

We believe advanced education should be achievable without derailing your personal plans. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align your financial planning with your professional growth.

This level of flexibility empowers you to invest confidently in your development, spreading costs over time while maintaining focus on your research and career goals.

Why a DBA Matters in Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva is a nexus of international cooperation and global governance, home to major intergovernmental organisations, NGOs, and mission-driven institutions. A DBA equips you to bring evidence-based leadership to complex, multi-stakeholder environments—strengthening programme evaluation, policy analysis, and cross-sector partnerships across borders.

As a leader in finance, wealth management, and sustainable finance, the Geneva region rewards rigorous expertise in risk, governance, and strategy. Your doctoral work can deepen your authority in areas such as ESG integration, regulatory impact, and data-driven decision-making—creating opportunities to influence policy, investment frameworks, and organisational transformation.

With its concentration of multinational headquarters and proximity to thriving life sciences, technology, luxury goods, and commodities sectors, greater Geneva values innovation and operational excellence. Your DBA research can enhance competitive advantage—improving processes, informing market entry, guiding digital and AI adoption, and shaping resilient, responsible growth for global enterprises.

Ready to take the next step from Geneva? Request our course catalogue and discover how the Doctor of Business Administration can elevate your influence, research, and impact—without putting your life on hold.