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Build African knowledge. Management theory and the messy, high-stakes reality of running an organisation on the African continent do not always align. This rigorous research degree is for practitioners who have encountered a complex organisational problem that current frameworks can’t solve – and have decided to build the solution themselves.
Build stronger leaders and teams with practical development programmes designed for real business impact.
One of only 125-130 global business schools to hold triple-crown accreditation —AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS. Plus, Henley is accredited by the
African Association of Business Schools.
Henley's global footprint means we are drawing candidates from across multiple countries.
Our formidable global alumni network spans 167 countries, opening doors for you.
Henley's DBA is one of only a handful of programmes globally to have gained the prestigious AMBA accreditation
The best way to understand the weight of this programme is to hear from the people who’ve been through it before you. Our alumni are thought leaders who publish, teach, and transform their organisations.
The impact of my studies – even at PGDip level – was immediate and profound. I found myself applying newly acquired methodologies, such as the ‘five whys’ root-cause analysis framework, to workplace challenges. This systematic approach to problem-solving enhanced not only my own effectiveness but also improved team communication and collaboration.
My business education armed me with the confidence and credibility I needed to drive organisational-level change.
Studying has provided me with a framework for thinking beyond immediate solutions. It has taught me to see the bigger picture – to understand how individual decisions ripple through entire organisations and stakeholder networks.
A typical Henley DBA student is an experienced business consultant or manager with at least five years’ experience and a minimum entry level of a Masters degree in a relevant discipline, typically with a research component. The degree also requires a certain level of intellectual humility: the willingness to take what you think you know and subject it to the rigour of academic evidence. If you’re looking for a shortcut to a title, this isn't the right fit. If you are grappling with a challenge that needs a new way of thinking, it is.
Applicants must have a minimum of five years of middle to senior business management experience
A minimum entry level of a Masters degree in a relevant discipline, typically with a research component.
Where previous experience in research is deemed satisfactory, the prescribed period of study may be reduced to three academic years for applicants to part-time DBA study.
Management experience typically includes responsibility for people, budgets, strategy, operations, or decision-making at team, departmental, or organisational level.
The Henley DBA is underpinned by a core principle that students and staff work in a partnership that is:
A leading voice in marketing and customer-centric strategy, Professor Petzer ensures that research at Henley is not just academically rigorous but practically relevant. He champions a research culture that puts African insights on the global stage, guiding DBA candidates through the complex journey of becoming published scholars.
Hi I’m Nompilo Manyosi The international DBA from Henley Business School is a substantial investment. If you would like to know how we can help you, please schedule a session to discuss the best financial solution for your specific needs.
Henley Business School Africa welcomes DBA research topics across a range of academic disciplines. Proposals that align with one of the research areas listed below will be considered:
- Reputation
- Leadership
- International business
- Consumer behaviour within an African context Our teaching, learning and research align across the following research centres:
Explores the changing face of leadership in a digital, diverse world. We research how leaders can build resilience and drive ethical transformation in their organisations.
Explores the changing face of leadership in a digital, diverse world. We research how leaders can build resilience and drive ethical transformation in their organisations.
Focuses on the role of multinational enterprises in development, helping African businesses navigate global trade and investment landscapes.
