Registration Ref: EIAC-PROG-LSE-014Statutory Full AccreditationEQF Level 8 · FHEQ Level 8

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management

London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom
School of Business, Finance, Economics & Global Leadership
Degree LevelDoctorate
Academic Credits540 CATS / ECTS
Certified Duration3-4 Years
Delivery ModeBlended & On-Campus

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Academic Overview & Objectives

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management awarded by London School of Economics and Political Science. Recognized under the statutory quality criteria of the Edinburgh International Accreditation Council, calibrated to Bologna EHEA (EQF Level 8) and UK FHEQ Level 8 standards. The curriculum combines rigorous faculty mentorship, proctored examinations, and an independent capstone research dissertation.

Evaluated Curriculum Scope: The program fulfills all disciplinary competencies mandated by European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards, incorporating rigorous peer assessment, external moderation, and verifiable transcript documentation.

Qualifications Framework & Bologna Alignment

This qualification is calibrated against the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), ensuring cross-border recognition and equivalence.

EQF Level8European Framework
UK FHEQLevel 8Honours / Masters Scope
ECTS / CATS540Total Certified Credits

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Accredited Curriculum & Syllabi

5 Certified Modules
Stage 1: Core Leadership & Quantitative Strategy(2 Modules)
DOC511

Corporate Financial Analysis & Valuation

15 Credits45 hrs

In-depth corporate finance modeling, risk-adjusted returns, and strategic asset pricing.

Discounted Cash FlowsCapital BudgetingM&A ValuationMarket Risk
DOC512

Global Strategic Management & Governance

15 Credits45 hrs

Competitive landscape analysis, industry dynamics, and sustainable corporate governance principles.

Competitive StrategyCorporate GovernanceBoard OversightESG Frameworks
Stage 2: Advanced Executive Practice(2 Modules)
DOC611

FinTech, Digital Assets & Financial Innovation

15 Credits45 hrs

Technological disruption across capital markets, payment architectures, and automated compliance.

Decentralized FinanceAlgorithmic TradingPayment RailsRegTech
DOC612

Organizational Leadership & Executive Negotiation

15 Credits45 hrs

Executive negotiation strategies, coalition building, and transformational organizational design.

High-Stakes NegotiationChange ManagementTeam DynamicsExecutive Ethics
Stage 3: Executive Consulting Thesis(1 Modules)
DOC690

Executive Strategic Capstone & Board Defense

60 Credits120 hrs

A major consulting dissertation or research project addressing strategic organizational challenges.

Strategic AuditEmpirical Case StudyBoardroom Presentation

EIAC Statutory Accreditation Certificate of Record

This program dossier constitutes an official public extract from the Edinburgh International Accreditation Council statutory register. It confirms that Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management satisfies all criteria for degree-granting excellence under Edinburgh Council Decrees.

RECORD DIGEST:EIAC-PROG-LSE-014-REG-VALID
REGISTERED BY:Academic Secretariat, Edinburgh
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London School of Economics and Political Science
Awarding University

London School of Economics and Political Science

Accreditation Ref:EIAC/QA/UK/2026/105
Jurisdiction:United Kingdom
Founded:1895
Official Portal:www.lse.ac.uk

Accreditation Specifications

Registry Code:EIAC-PROG-LSE-014
Award Type:Doctorate
Certified Credits:540 CATS/ECTS
Delivery Pathway:Blended & On-Campus
Evaluation Cycle:Annual Statutory Inspection
Digital Seal:SHA-256 Ledger Authenticated

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