PhD/DBA in Leadership – Digital Transformation
Program Preview:
Prepares leaders to drive organizational transformation in an era of AI, big data, and Industry 4.0, balancing innovation with ethics and sustainability.
Admission Requirements:
Master’s in business, IT, or related discipline.
At least 5 years professional/leadership experience.
Research proposal addressing digital leadership challenges.
Career Prospects:
CIO, CTO, transformation consultants, executive leaders, faculty researchers.
Program Delivery – NIRU Doctoral Model:
The NIRU Doctoral Model blends online flexibility with hybrid, global engagement. Students complete coursework and receive supervision online, while optional annual residencies and partner institution workshops provide opportunities for deeper collaboration, research exchange, and professional development. The model ensures doctoral candidates gain rigorous academic preparation, applied research exposure, and access to global leadership networks.
The NIRU Doctoral Model provides a flexible, globally connected, and research-driven structure that combines academic rigor with applied leadership practice. All PhD and professional doctorate programs at NIRU are delivered using a blend of online learning and hybrid engagement opportunities with international partner institutions.
Key Delivery Features:
Online Coursework & Supervision: All core and elective courses are delivered via NIRU’s e-learning platform, featuring interactive seminars, recorded lectures, and applied case studies. Doctoral supervision is provided virtually by NIRU faculty and partner mentors.
Hybrid Residencies (Optional): Annual 1–2 week intensives hosted at NIRU or collaborating institutions, including research colloquia, doctoral workshops, and global leadership symposia.
Workshops & Seminars: Regular online or hybrid workshops on emerging doctoral themes such as digital transformation, sustainability, ESG, crisis leadership, diversity & inclusion, ethics, and innovation.
Institutional Partnerships: Joint learning and applied research opportunities with universities, business schools, research centers, NGOs, and industry organizations worldwide.
Applied Research Integration: Dissertation research is encouraged to be practice-oriented, addressing real-world challenges in business, leadership, technology, governance, and society.
Global Networking: Students join NIRU’s doctoral community of practice, with access to international conferences, online research forums, and professional leadership networks.