Lead at the highest level with deep expertise in business strategy, innovation, and research-driven decision-making.
The DBA in Business Management at UNIMA ECAMPUS is a fully online doctoral programme designed for senior professionals seeking to lead at the intersection of business practice and academic research. The curriculum combines strategic management theory, leadership development, and advanced research methodologies. Graduates are prepared to drive innovation, lead change, and address complex business challenges across industries and global markets.

Strategic Business Expertise – Deepen your understanding of modern business models, market dynamics, and organisational performance.
Leadership at Scale – Build advanced leadership and decision-making skills applicable across industries and international settings.
Interdisciplinary Management Insight – Learn to analyse and integrate operations, marketing, finance, and strategy into unified business solutions.
High-Level Career Outcomes – Prepare for roles such as Corporate Strategist, Senior Management Consultant, Business Analyst, or Academic Researcher.
The DBA in Business Management offers a blend of advanced theory, interdisciplinary learning, and applied research. The programme includes core doctoral modules, research electives, and a two-part thesis designed to solve complex business challenges through scholarly inquiry.
Core Modules
Elective Modules
Choose what resonates with you.
Part A – Select any 1
Part B – Select any 3

To enrol in the DBA in Business Management at UNIMA ECAMPUS, applicants must meet the following criteria:
All students applying for DBA & PhD programs must submit:
CV*
Reference Letter from 2 people**
Concept note about their intended area of study/program**
Master’s transcript,
Minimum Masters degree first degree from any credible university (Professional degrees like CA,CFA, etc. will not be considered as equivalent to Masters)
ACCA or CIMA professionals will be treated as bachelors
5 years of work experience is required
International:
All basic national requirements (Points 1-4)
Last 4 points same as above but owing to equivalencies of degrees as accepted in Malawi
* The application form will have mandatory fields for the above mentioned 3 points
** Provisional acceptance letter can’t be issued for these missing docs.
If you have any questions about the Programme, we’re here to help. Contact our admissions team.
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