The DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) is an advanced level of professional management education that builds directly upon MBA (Master of Business Administration) studies and second-cycle university education (equivalent to Ing. or Mgr.).

It is a professional programme focused on the development of advanced managerial and strategic competencies, with strong emphasis on strategic decision-making, process management, and innovative solutions in professional practice. The DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) has long been regarded as the highest level for contemporary managers in both the private and public sectors.

The DBA study programme offers specialisations in human resource management (HR) and business intelligence.

Structure of Study

The programme is adapted to students’ time availability and professional commitments. At the outset of the studies, each student works with an assigned lecturer to develop an Individual Study Plan (ISP), which reflects academic objectives and preferred pace while ensuring a transparent and structured progression from enrolment through to successful completion.

Lecturers are available for consultations, academic support, and assistance with specific tasks through the student’s preferred communication channels, including email, telephone, video calls, and, where appropriate, in-person meetings. This system provides not only expert guidance but also supports personal and professional development.

Why Study DBA – Key Benefits

Studying for the DBA degree offers in particular:

  • enhancement of professional qualifications,
  • the prestigious internationally recognised professional title DBA,
  • development of advanced managerial skills with immediate application in senior executive practice,
  • career advancement prospects associated with increased professional value and remuneration,
  • eligibility for senior and top-level management positions in both the private and public sectors.

Graduates of the DBA programme expand their professional opportunities and systematically apply their acquired knowledge in strategic decision-making, organisational leadership, and innovation.

Who Is the Programme Intended For?

The DBA programme is primarily designed for:

  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) graduates,
  • holders of second-cycle university degrees (equivalent to Ing. or Mgr.),
  • managers and senior executives with at least five years of leadership experience.

All applications are assessed individually by the Academic Senate and the Education Council, taking into account the applicant’s prior education and professional experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are stated excluding VAT (price including 21% VAT in parentheses).
DBA programme tuition – CZK 59 900 (CZK 72 479 incl. VAT 21%)

Tuition may be paid either in a single instalment or through an individually arranged payment schedule.

Specializations

Human resource management (HR)
A graduate of the Human Resources Management (HR) specialisation is equipped with the knowledge and skills that enable the effective performance of managerial functions in the field of personnel management and human capital development. During the course of study, students acquire not only theoretical knowledge of strategic HR management, but also practical approaches to recruitment, evaluation, training, and employee motivation. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical and strategic thinking, the ability to work with professional sources, and the interpretation of personnel data within the organisational context. Graduates are capable of independently formulating and implementing HR strategies, supporting the development of corporate culture, and effectively managing organisational change. These competencies prepare them for executive as well as strategic positions in human resources management in both the private and public sectors.

Courses

Management

The student will acquire fundamental theoretical and practical foundations for performing managerial functions, as well as knowledge of methods and techniques of managerial work, both in the sphere of interpersonal relations and in relation to self-management.

Strategic Management

The student will primarily acquire the theoretical foundations of strategic management and will be equipped with methodological competencies for strategic management. The module is supplemented with case studies from this field.

Human Resources Management (HR)

This module provides a comprehensive theoretical and methodological foundation for understanding modern principles of human capital management. Emphasis is placed on the strategic management of people, recruitment, development, performance evaluation, and motivation, as well as on aligning HR policies with the overall strategy of the organisation. Students become familiar with the development and models of HRM, the formulation of HR strategy, workforce planning tools, methods of employee education and development, performance management, and modern approaches to compensation and rewards. Significant attention is devoted to leadership, organisational culture, change management, and the digital transformation of HR processes.

Business inteligence
A graduate of the Business Intelligence study programme is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective performance of managerial functions in the field of state security and civil protection. During the course of study, emphasis is placed not only on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, but also on the ability to work independently with professional and data sources, analytical thinking, deductive reasoning, the formulation of independent conclusions and opinions, and the application of theoretical knowledge in the preparation of independent seminar papers.

Courses

Management

The student will acquire fundamental theoretical and practical foundations for performing managerial functions, as well as knowledge of methods and techniques of managerial work, both in the sphere of interpersonal relations and in relation to self-management.

Strategic Management

The student will primarily acquire the theoretical foundations of strategic management and will be equipped with methodological competencies for strategic management. The module is supplemented with case studies from this field.

Business Intelligence

The student will develop analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying “valid” information from open sources and, through these competencies, will be able to conduct analyses of markets, companies, products, and related areas.