Doctor of Business Administration Online from South Sudan

Advance your impact without leaving home. The online Doctor of Business Administration empowers experienced professionals in South Sudan to elevate their leadership, sharpen their strategic thinking, and generate actionable research that solves real organisational challenges—while continuing to lead, work, and live where you are.

Delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, this rigorous doctoral journey blends academic depth with practical relevance. You will engage with global ideas, collaborate with an international cohort, and turn insights into outcomes that matter for your career and the organisations you serve. From Juba to the world, your DBA lets you study on your terms and build a credential that travels with you.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

A British doctoral award signals quality, integrity, and a tradition of scholarship that is highly regarded across industries and continents. Earning your DBA from the University of Gloucestershire affirms your capability to conduct applied research, lead complex change, and contribute new knowledge to management practice.

For professionals in South Sudan engaging with international partners, donors, boards, and cross-border teams, a British degree provides instant credibility. It enhances your profile in competitive markets, helps open doors to senior roles, and strengthens your standing in regional and global arenas.

Finish Faster: 100% Online in as Little as 3 Years

Your time is valuable. This programme is designed for focused, motivated professionals who want to progress efficiently. With a clearly structured pathway and the guidance of experienced supervisors, you can complete your DBA entirely online in as little as three years—without disrupting your career momentum.

From taught modules to your doctoral thesis, each stage is purposefully sequenced. You will refine your research question, apply robust methodologies, and develop a thesis that delivers practical value to your organisation and sector—keeping you engaged and advancing from day one.

Learn on Your Schedule—No Mandatory Live Sessions

We understand the realities of executive life, shifting priorities, and multiple time zones. There is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. You choose when to study, contribute to discussions, and complete assignments—around your workload, family commitments, and travel.

This asynchronous model provides flexibility without sacrificing quality. You will still benefit from structured milestones, clear expectations, and timely academic feedback—ensuring steady progress while maintaining full control of your schedule.

Study Anywhere—with Mobile App and Offline Access

Whether you are at your desk in Juba, visiting project sites, or travelling within the region, your learning goes with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and lectures to watch offline, so your progress isn’t dependent on constant connectivity.

Use short windows of time to review content, annotate readings, and stay engaged. Seamlessly switch between mobile and desktop whenever you’re back online—so you can keep moving forward, wherever work takes you.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real-World Decision-Making

Instead of traditional memorisation-based exams, you’ll complete open-book assessments that value understanding, synthesis, and critical application. You will draw on literature, data, and frameworks to build well-supported arguments—just as leaders do in practice.

This approach cultivates habits of evidence-based decision-making, rigorous analysis, and reflective leadership. It also encourages you to connect theory with the challenges you face in your organisation, making the learning immediately relevant.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Your tutors and supervisors bring expertise from leading institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They combine scholarly rigor with extensive professional experience, providing guidance that is both intellectually demanding and grounded in real-world impact.

Through personalised feedback, mentorship, and supervision, you will be challenged to refine your thinking, expand your methodological toolkit, and design research that stands up to scrutiny—while driving change where you work.

Join a Global Cohort with Alumni at Top Organisations

Study alongside professionals from more than 130 countries and learn through rich cross-cultural dialogue. Your peers bring insights from diverse sectors and regions, expanding your perspective and your professional network. Alumni of our programmes contribute at international organisations including the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Flexible Payments with Up to 18 Monthly Interest‑Free Instalments

Invest in your future with a payment plan that respects your cash flow. Our programme fees can be spread across as many as 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you plan with confidence and proceed without delaying your ambitions.

This flexible approach lets you manage tuition alongside other priorities while accessing a transformative doctoral experience that enhances your career for years to come.

What a DBA Can Unlock for Professionals in South Sudan

Lead in energy, infrastructure, and supply chains. South Sudan’s strategic sectors demand leaders who can manage complexity, align stakeholders, and deliver sustainable growth. Your DBA can focus on topics such as governance and transparency in resource value chains, project portfolio management for infrastructure, or risk and resilience in logistics. By generating applied research tailored to your organisational context, you can help shape high-impact strategies and frameworks that attract partners and build long-term value.

Elevate performance in humanitarian, development, and public administration. With many actors operating across relief, recovery, and state-building, there’s a premium on leadership that integrates operational excellence with accountability and measurable outcomes. Through the DBA, you can design studies that improve programme effectiveness, optimise donor reporting, strengthen procurement and compliance, and enhance cross-agency coordination—skills prized by ministries, NGOs, and international missions alike.

Accelerate diversification through entrepreneurship and digital transformation. From agribusiness and value addition to fintech, telecom, education, and health services, South Sudan’s growth will be propelled by innovators who can scale responsibly. Your doctoral research might examine market entry strategies, inclusive business models, customer analytics in emerging markets, or the governance of digital platforms. The DBA equips you to validate assumptions, reduce risk, and build ventures—and to lead corporate intrapreneurship that creates new lines of value.

Ready to begin? Connect with our admissions team, explore modules, and see how the exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College can fit your ambitions—without pausing your life in South Sudan. Request our course catalogue and take the next step today.