Doctor of Business Administration Online from Zurich, Switzerland

Advance your executive ambitions without leaving the city you love. The Doctor of Business Administration delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College empowers you to study at doctoral level while living and working in Zurich, Switzerland. Designed for senior professionals and ambitious leaders, it fuses rigorous research with real-world impact—so you can apply what you learn to strategic decisions, innovation, and organizational transformation right away.

Built for a connected world, this DBA emphasises advanced inquiry, evidence-based management, and the capacity to create practical knowledge that travels across borders and industries. From your home, your office overlooking the lake, or a quiet corner of a café, you will engage with a global community while developing research-driven insights that enhance leadership and deliver measurable value.

Earn a Globally Respected British DBA

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a British doctoral degree conferred by the University of Gloucestershire—an internationally recognised credential that signals scholarly depth, strategic acumen, and leadership readiness. British higher education is synonymous with quality and academic rigor, which translates into credibility with employers, boards, clients, and academic audiences worldwide.

This recognition matters whether you are presenting to a multinational’s executive committee, advising a family office, or pivoting into academia or consulting. Your doctorate communicates not only expertise, but the discipline to design, conduct, and defend research that drives organisational performance.

Finish in as Little as 3 Years, 100% Online

Your time is precious. The programme is structured so that motivated professionals can complete it in as little as three years, fully online. This pace respects your senior responsibilities while keeping momentum and focus—so you see tangible career benefits faster.

From coursework to research and thesis development, the pathway is clear, rigorous, and supported. You will progress through milestones that keep you on track, with guidance that turns your practical curiosity into publishable, defendable doctoral work.

No Live Attendance Required

There are no mandatory live sessions and no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. Your study schedule flexes around board meetings, client travel, product launches, and family life—so you can lead at work and excel at study.

Engage in rich discussion forums, guided activities, and feedback cycles when it suits you best. The platform is built for asynchronous collaboration, allowing deep, thoughtful participation without the stress of fixed timetables.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you are commuting across Zurich, traveling between European capitals, or flying intercontinentally, your learning travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, ensuring continuity wherever your schedule takes you.

Review case studies on the move, annotate readings during quiet moments, and rewatch lectures when inspiration strikes. With seamless access across devices, momentum is always at hand—no Wi‑Fi required.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Executive Work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you will complete open-book assessments that reflect how senior leaders actually operate—consulting evidence, frameworks, and data to craft robust solutions. This approach rewards critical thinking, synthesis, and application.

By producing analyses, proposals, and research-grounded arguments, you demonstrate competencies that translate directly into boardroom decisions and client outcomes. Your submissions become artefacts of your intellectual leadership.

Learn from Tutors with Elite Pedigrees

Our tutors and supervisors bring academic depth and global perspective, with qualifications from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. You will benefit from mentorship that balances scholarly excellence with practical relevance.

Expect high standards, constructive challenge, and attentive guidance—from refining your research questions to sharpening methods and crafting a compelling doctoral thesis with real managerial impact.

Join a Powerful Network Spanning 130+ Countries

Collaborate with peers from over 130 countries, each bringing distinct professional contexts and leadership challenges. This diversity elevates classroom dialogue, fuels cross-industry innovation, and amplifies your global perspective—assets that Zurich’s international landscape values highly.

Our alumni work for international organizations including 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.

Plan-Friendly Payments

We understand that investing in your education requires thoughtful planning. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you align your cash flow with your professional and personal commitments.

This predictable structure allows you to focus on your research and leadership growth rather than financing logistics—so you can make progress with clarity and confidence.

Why a DBA Accelerates Your Career in Zurich

Zurich is a global financial and insurance powerhouse. A DBA equips you to interrogate complex risk models, lead digital transformation, and translate data into board-level strategy. Whether you are in private banking, asset management, reinsurance, or wealth advisory, you will develop research-backed insights that strengthen governance, compliance, and client value—skills that resonate on Bahnhofstrasse and far beyond.

Switzerland’s life sciences and MedTech sectors are world-class. With a DBA, you can examine innovation pipelines, cross-functional R&D collaboration, and market access strategies while applying rigorous methods to real organisational challenges. For leaders connected to companies like Novartis and Roche or the broader ecosystem, this doctoral training helps you build evidence-based frameworks for scaling innovations responsibly in regulated environments.

Zurich’s technology and innovation landscape—spanning AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing—benefits from leaders who can bridge research and deployment. Your DBA strengthens your ability to evaluate emerging technologies, craft resilient business models, and guide cross-border initiatives. The result: credible, data-informed leadership that attracts partners, talent, and investment.

Ready to explore curriculum details, entry requirements, and the research journey ahead? Request our course catalogue and take the next step toward becoming the leader-scholar your organisation—and the world—needs.