Doctor of Business Administration Online from Harare, Zimbabwe

Lead boldly from Harare while you earn a world-class Doctor of Business Administration designed for experienced professionals. In an exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, this research-driven, practice-informed programme empowers you to tackle complex business challenges with depth, rigor, and confidence—without putting your life or career on hold.

From your home or office in Harare, you can immerse yourself in advanced management theory, original research, and strategic leadership tools that apply across industries and borders. You will develop the scholarly and analytical mindset of a doctoral researcher while building actionable insights that translate directly into your organisation and your career trajectory.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

The programme culminates in a British doctorate conferred by the University of Gloucestershire—an academic credential respected by employers, universities, and professional bodies around the world. This recognition signals to stakeholders that your research meets rigorous UK standards and that your work has been examined at the highest level.

For you, that means enhanced credibility in global markets, mobility across borders, and a stronger voice in boardrooms, conferences, and publications. Whether you aim to lead complex transformations, contribute to academic discourse, or consult internationally, the recognition of a British doctoral degree opens doors and accelerates your influence.

Complete 100% Online in as Little as 3 Years

Your time is valuable. This DBA is purpose-built for working professionals who want the depth of a doctoral education without stepping away from their careers. With a thoughtfully structured pathway and clear milestones, you can progress consistently and complete the full programme in as little as three years—fully online.

That accelerated pathway doesn’t compromise quality. Instead, it keeps you immersed in focused research and iterative supervision so you can achieve meaningful outcomes faster—turning complex questions into an original, doctoral-level contribution to knowledge and practice.

Study on Your Schedule—No Fixed Online Class Times

There are no mandatory live sessions that require you to be online at specific times. You will study, research, and engage with materials when it suits you—before work, after hours, or during weekends—without disrupting your professional schedule or family commitments.

This flexibility lets you align your most productive hours with your most demanding work. You control your rhythm, giving you space to think deeply, read widely, and write thoughtfully—exactly what doctoral-level scholarship demands.

Learn Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you are in the heart of Harare’s business district, visiting clients across Zimbabwe, or traveling regionally, your learning travels with you. Our mobile app enables you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, ensuring uninterrupted progress even with limited connectivity.

That means you can turn commute time, travel days, or quiet moments into valuable study sessions. Your campus is wherever you are—your desk, a café, an airport lounge—making steady, sustainable progress not just possible, but natural.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Leadership

Instead of traditional memorisation-based exams, the programme emphasises open-book assessments that reflect the realities of senior leadership and doctoral research. You’ll apply theory to real problems, synthesise evidence, and articulate nuanced arguments—skills that mirror the demands of the C-suite and consulting work.

This approach rewards critical thinking, research acumen, and integrity. You will evaluate frameworks, interrogate data, and defend your conclusions—demonstrating not just what you know, but how you think. It’s assessment for the real world of complex, multidimensional decisions.

Learn from Faculty with Global Pedigrees

Your supervisors and tutors include accomplished academics and practitioners who have graduated from distinguished institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring rigorous scholarship, global experience, and a passion for mentoring doctoral candidates.

Under their guidance, you’ll refine your research question, strengthen your methodology, and sharpen your scholarly voice. Their feedback helps you build work that stands up to scrutiny and creates value—academically, strategically, and operationally.

Join a Community from 130+ Countries

Our DBA attracts an exceptionally diverse cohort. You’ll collaborate with peers from more than 130 countries—executives, entrepreneurs, public-sector leaders, and subject-matter experts—expanding your professional network and gaining fresh perspectives on shared challenges.

Alumni have progressed to roles in leading organisations across sectors, with graduates working for international organisations like the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Flexible Fees—Pay in Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Invest confidently in your future. Our fees can be spread over up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you study. This makes a doctoral-level education accessible without compromising your financial priorities.

The result is a clear, predictable path to a respected doctoral degree—one that aligns with your budget and your long-term return on investment.

Your DBA Advantage in Harare, Zimbabwe

Harare is a dynamic hub for finance, telecommunications, and services, with growing momentum in technology, infrastructure, and regional trade. As a DBA graduate, you can apply advanced research to drive innovation in Zimbabwe’s banking and fintech ecosystems—improving risk models, advancing digital transformation, and strengthening governance frameworks that support sustainable growth and inclusion.

Harare’s strategic role in mining headquarters, agriculture value chains, and logistics opens opportunities to improve operational excellence and supply-chain resilience. With doctoral-level expertise in strategy, analytics, and sustainability, you can lead cost-efficiency programmes, design data-informed decision systems, and shape ESG practices that meet investor expectations while enhancing organisational performance.

In the public and social sectors—where many international NGOs, development agencies, and public institutions collaborate—DBA research can guide evidence-based policy, impact measurement, and cross-sector partnerships. Whether you aim to consult, teach, or serve in senior leadership, your doctoral work can have measurable, lasting impact in Zimbabwe and across the region.

Begin Your Doctoral Journey from Harare

Wherever you are in Harare today, you can start a journey that elevates your expertise, your influence, and your contribution. Combine rigorous research with practical leadership, connect with a global community, and earn a British doctoral degree—fully online, on your schedule.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, supervision, and next start dates. Your research ideas deserve a global platform—and this is where they take flight.