OpenFieldDoctor of Business Administration (DBA - Executive Research Track)
Three-year executive terminal doctorate for senior managing directors, investigating family business longevity, multinational M&A integration, and cross-border corporate governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree (MBA, MSc, or MA) with at least 8 to 10 years of senior management experience.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English (IELTS 7.5 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 3,000-word applied doctoral research proposal, executive CV, and sample publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Three executive and academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NUCB Executive Research Fellowship granting ¥800,000 annual dissertation grant
- Application fee
- ¥50,000 doctoral screening fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,800,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nagoya University of Commerce and Business - Nagoya Campus (NUCB) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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