Doctor of Business Administration (Strategic Leadership )

DBA/EdD/MRes/MPhil/PhD 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

The Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century prepares students for the high expectations and changes decade is likely to bring to the workplace. Leadership influencers are forecasting challenges that leaders will face as a new level of workplace transformation continues to be shaped by accelerating technology changes, increasing consumer expectations, and hyper connectivity. The goal of this concentration is to prepare students to meet these challenges by introducing the concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Work Culture, Employee Experience, Data, Change, Analytics, Diversity, Productivity, Automation, and Well Being. The program emphasizes advanced decision making and leadership skills, as well as in depth knowledge of theory and applied research

Career Path

Graduate career paths includes Organizational Development Director, Leadership Consultant, Management Consultant, University Professor/Academic Researcher, Corporate Training Director, Change Management Specialist, Executive Coach, Public Sector or NGO Executive, Innovation and Transformation Leader, Strategic Planning Director, Entrepreneur / Business Founder, Board Member/Governance Advisor, Policy Advisor (Business & Economic Development), Global Business Strategist, Talent Development Executive.

Eligibility Requirements
Post Study Work Visa

Graduate student can work up to 20 hours per week and full time during official school breaks and vacations. Post completion Optional Practical Training allows graduates to work for 12 months and STEM graduate are eligible for a 24 month extension.

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Westcliff University below;

1. Bachelor Degree and Transcript

3. Masters Certificate and Transcript

4. Passport

5. Recommendation Letter

6. English Language Proficiency Letter

7. WASSCE/ A-Level Certificate

8. Statement of Purpose

9. CV

English Language Requirement

Westcliff University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:

Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.

Programme Details
DBA/EdD/MRes/MPhil/PhD Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
July, 2025 → August, 2025
Closed
March, 2026
July, 2025 → December, 2025
Closed
May, 2026
July, 2025 → February, 2026
Closed
June, 2026
September, 2025 → April, 2026
Closed
August, 2026
November, 2025 → June, 2026
Closed
October, 2026
December, 2025 → August, 2026
Closed
January, 2026
April, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
January, 2027
April, 2026 → October, 2026
Open
March, 2027
July, 2026 → December, 2026
Open
May, 2027
July, 2026 → February, 2027
Open
June, 2027
September, 2026 → April, 2027
Open
August, 2027
November, 2026 → June, 2027
Likely Open
October, 2027
December, 2026 → August, 2027
Likely Open
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