Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Transform your leadership experience into a recognized academic achievement through PORTMAN University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program — powered by the Prior Industry Experiential Learning (PIEL) pathway. This program is designed for senior professionals who are ready to convert their career achievements into doctoral-level credentials.

Rather than starting from scratch, your industry experience becomes the core of your learning journey. The structured six-step process allows you to earn your DBA in under 12 months, depending on your schedule.

Course Overview

This DBA program is practice-based, flexible, and outcome-driven. Your PIEL journey includes the following six steps:

1. Eligibility Check – Completed during application using your education, career background, and certifications.

2. Sign Up & Enroll – You’ve selected the DBA program and confirmed your enrollment.

3. Onboarding & Orientation – A set of videos to walk you through the platform, AI tools, and support systems.

4. Experience Portfolio Assessment – Upload relevant documents (e.g., resume, project reports, leadership certifications) and align them with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).

5. AI Validation Interview – A short virtual session with our AI avatar to confirm the credibility and relevance of your submitted experience.

6. Dissertation Completion & Submission – You’ll work on a high-level strategic dissertation focused on a real business problem aligned with your professional expertise.

Throughout the process, you’ll be guided by our AI tools, academic mentors, and a flexible learning model that respects your time and experience.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Advanced Strategic Leadership: Gain deeper insight into leading change, shaping vision, and influencing large-scale outcomes.

• Executive Financial Acumen: Analyze complex financial decisions to drive organizational growth and sustainability.

• Research-Driven Problem Solving: Develop original, practical solutions to real-world business challenges.

• Organizational Transformation: Understand how to navigate and influence corporate structures, cultures, and performance.

• Doctoral-Level Communication: Enhance your ability to present, defend, and influence through high-impact academic and business communication.

Target Audience

This DBA is ideal for senior-level professionals, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and seasoned consultants who have accumulated years of industry leadership and are now seeking formal academic recognition. If you’re ready to earn the highest-level business qualification — through a program that values your real-world accomplishments — this is your path forward.