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Doctor of Business Administration - Executive DBA Graduate profile

A next-generation professional doctorate designed for senior leaders, policymakers, and change agents who are leading systemic transformation.

Key information

EU fees per year €11,500
Non-EU fees per year €15,000
NFQ Level NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration Four years
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Start date September
Award Doctorate
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This programme can lead to the following sectors and careers

Graduates of the Kemmy Executive DBA emerge as reflective scholar-practitioners who lead transformation across business, government, and civil society. They act as knowledge brokers and systemic thinkers — individuals capable of integrating research, practice, and policy to create sustainable futures. The programme also serves as a catalyst for establishing new ventures and thought-leadership platforms in sustainability and systems innovation.

The DBA develops leaders who can operate in the ambiguous, multi-stakeholder, rapidly shifting environments that define the future of organisations and societies. Graduates are prepared for senior roles across corporate, public, non-profit and entrepreneurial ecosystems — especially where complexity, long-term decision-making, and engaged scholarship capability are essential. For example:

  • Leadership at the intersection of strategy, complexity and societal transition
  • Board-Level and Stewardship Roles
  • Policy, Public Leadership and National Strategy Roles
  • Global Consulting, Advisory, and Thought Leadership
  • Academic and Research Leadership Roles
  • Sector-Specific Senior Roles Across High-Complexity Domains

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

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