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Top 30 DBA Programs for the AI Era
The leading Doctor of Business Administration programs worldwide, ranked for how well they prepare experienced professionals for applied research and leadership in the AI era.
The best DBA program in the world for 2027 is the Doctor of Business Administration at University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, followed by the Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Università Bocconi – SDA Bocconi School of Management and the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM).
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1New entry this releaseband 1–6, rank band 1 to 6 University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of BusinessUnited StatesAACSB 100.0, 95% interval 95.1 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Score
- 100.0 (95% interval 95.1 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 1 to 6
- Previous release
- Not ranked in the previous release
- Verification
- Recognized via Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 32 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Robert H. Smith School of Business
- Program details
- Delivery
- Blended (hybrid; program materials show both in-person and online coursework)
- Duration
- 36 months
- Tuition
- $150,000
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- The current DBA plan lists BDBA 806, Executive Decision-Making in the Age of AI, and includes research-methods, analytics, and research-lab training. The Information Systems specialization covers AI and machine learning, predictive analytics, and causal inference; the school also identifies AI research topics including AI-driven fraud prevention and national AI investment. Responsible-AI themes are addressed at the school level, but the DBA page does not state a separate required responsible-AI module
- AI research centres
- 2
- AI faculty
- 8
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29 up 9 since the previous releaseband 1–14, rank band 1 to 14 SDA Bocconi School of ManagementUniversità Bocconi · ItalyAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 99.0, 95% interval 91.5 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 99.0 (95% interval 91.5 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 1 to 14
- Previous release
- #11
- Verification
- Recognized via MUR renewed Università Bocconi’s periodic accreditation with a “Fully…
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 33 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- Topic page describes AI-related educational portfolio but no DBA-specific AI coursework stated
- AI faculty
- 2
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318 up 18 since the previous releaseband 1–9, rank band 1 to 9 Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM)FranceAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 98.0, 95% interval 92.7 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 98.0 (95% interval 92.7 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 1 to 9
- Previous release
- #21
- Verification
- Recognized via grenoble-em.com
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 26 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 5
- AI doctoral research
- 2
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4New entry this releaseband 1–12, rank band 1 to 12 Rennes School of BusinessFranceAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 97.0, 95% interval 89 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- DBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Score
- 97.0 (95% interval 89.0 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 1 to 12
- Previous release
- Not ranked in the previous release
- Verification
- Recognized via Recognised by the French State as an EESPIG
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 25 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program details
- Delivery
- Blended: online format with programme residencies.
- Duration
- 36 months
- Tuition
- $44,532
- Language
- English
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- The official page describes advanced courses in machine learning and big data analytics, research workshops, and applied research topics including machine-learning applications, predictive analytics, AI strategy, automation, data governance, and digital transformation. It does not specify required or elective module titles, detailed AI research-methods training, or a responsible-AI course. https://www.rennes-sb.com/formations/dba-dsai/
- AI research centres
- 2
- AI faculty
- 8
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519 up 19 since the previous releaseband 1–8, rank band 1 to 8 Fox School of BusinessTemple University · United StatesAACSB 95.9, 95% interval 92.9 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Executive DBA
- Score
- 95.9 (95% interval 92.9 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 1 to 8
- Previous release
- #24
- Verification
- Recognized via provost.temple.edu
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 30 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Fox School of Business (Temple University)
- Program details
- Delivery
- Blended
- Duration
- 36 months
- Language
- English
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 1
- AI doctoral research
- 6
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65 down 5 since the previous releaseband 6–8, rank band 6 to 8 Warwick Business SchoolUniversity of Warwick · United KingdomAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 94.9, 95% interval 87.6 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 94.9 (95% interval 87.6 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 6 to 8
- Previous release
- #1
- Verification
- Recognized via Recognised body in England, authorised to award degrees
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 33 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI research centres
- Artificial Intelligence Innovation Network
- AI faculty
- 1
- AI doctoral research
- 3
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75 up 5 since the previous releaseband 1–21, rank band 1 to 21 Warrington College of BusinessUniversity of Florida · United StatesAACSB 93.9, 95% interval 86.2 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 93.9 (95% interval 86.2 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 1 to 21
- Previous release
- #12
- Verification
- Recognized via University of Florida is accredited by SACSCOC, a federally recognized…
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 30 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Hough Graduate School of Business
- Program details
- Delivery
- blended (residencies plus online)
- Duration
- 36 months
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- No DBA-specific AI coursework stated on the DBA page; the DBA page covers research methodology broadly. School-wide AI elements: Business Analytics & AI Center (launched 2021, NVIDIA partnership 2020, AI and business analytics research and training) and MS-ISOM IT concentration with AI applications courses.
- AI research centres
- 1
- AI faculty
- 6
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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8New entry this releaseband 2–9, rank band 2 to 9 Walsh CollegeUnited StatesAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 92.9, 95% interval 81.9 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- DBA in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Leadership
- Score
- 92.9 (95% interval 81.9 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 2 to 9
- Previous release
- Not ranked in the previous release
- Verification
- Recognized via Walsh College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,…
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 8 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Walsh College School of Business
- Program details
- Delivery
- Flexible choice of online classes (asynchronous or live virtual) or on-campus classes; the program page does not describe a required online-plus-residency format.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Tuition
- $64,800
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- The U.S. program page describes applied research in AI and data science, use of advanced analytics and machine-learning models in strategic decisions, and ethical/responsible leadership, but does not specify required versus elective courses or name AI research-methods modules. Walsh’s Walsh College UAE program page publishes a curriculum aligned to Walsh’s program structure: BTC 771 Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Leaders; IT 720 Applied Research in Natural Language Processing; IT 721 Applied Research Topics in Deep Learning Theory & Practical Applications; and research methods RES 711–714 (it does not label these as elective/required). Links: https://walshcollege.edu/programs/doctor-of-business-administration-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-leadership/ ; https://www.walshcollege.ae/DBA-AIandML
- AI faculty
- 1
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9New entry this releaseband 2–22, rank band 2 to 22 IE Business SchoolSpainAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 91.9, 95% interval 83.9 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Score
- 91.9 (95% interval 83.9 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 2 to 22
- Previous release
- Not ranked in the previous release
- Verification
- Recognized via IE University states that it is recognized by the Spanish Government
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 19 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program details
- Delivery
- Blended: part-time, with three two-week periods in Spain
- Duration
- 48 months
- Tuition
- $66,798
- Language
- English
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10New entry this releaseband 5–12, rank band 5 to 12 New England CollegeUnited States 90.9, 95% interval 80.5 to 99.6
Pillar scores
- Program name
- DBA in Technology and AI Strategies
- Score
- 90.9 (95% interval 80.5 to 99.6)
- Rank band
- 5 to 12
- Previous release
- Not ranked in the previous release
- Verification
- Recognized via New England College is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission…
- Accreditations
- None recorded
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 17 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Management; the program page identifies a Dean of Management but does not name a distinct business school.
- Program details
- Delivery
- Online, with synchronous virtual residencies; executive hybrid, with in-person residencies in Henniker, New Hampshire.
- Duration
- 36 months
- Tuition
- $42,840
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- Required foundational course: DBA 8702 Ethics, Governance & Responsible AI (3 credits); required within the Technology and AI specialization: DBA 8810 AI and Emerging Technology (3 credits), alongside Digital Platforms and Data, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Resilience, and Technology Policy and Strategy. Research training includes Applied Statistics for Executives, Research Design & Methods, and Advanced Research Design; the catalog does not identify an AI-specific research-methods course.
- AI faculty
- 1
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11New entry this releaseband 4–14, rank band 4 to 14 J. Mack Robinson College of BusinessGeorgia State University · United StatesAACSB 89.8, 95% interval 88.8 to 100
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Executive Doctor of Business Administration
- Score
- 89.8 (95% interval 88.8 to 100.0)
- Rank band
- 4 to 14
- Previous release
- Not ranked in the previous release
- Verification
- Recognized via Georgia State University is institutionally accredited by the Southern…
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 3 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 4
- AI doctoral research
- 2
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124 down 4 since the previous releaseband 7–27, rank band 7 to 27 Durham University Business SchoolDurham University · United KingdomAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 88.8, 95% interval 80.5 to 98.2
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (Durham DBA)
- Score
- 88.8 (95% interval 80.5 to 98.2)
- Rank band
- 7 to 27
- Previous release
- #8
- Verification
- Recognized via the University of Durham was established by Act of Parliament on 4 July 1832…
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 23 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 7
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132 up 2 since the previous releaseband 3–23, rank band 3 to 23 Weatherhead School of ManagementCase Western Reserve University · United StatesAACSB 87.8, 95% interval 82.5 to 98.6
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Management (DM) – executive doctorate (DBA equivalent)
- Score
- 87.8 (95% interval 82.5 to 98.6)
- Rank band
- 3 to 23
- Previous release
- #15
- Verification
- Recognized via Case Western Reserve University is institutionally accredited by the Higher…
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 44 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
- AI in the program
- AI research centres
- xLab (digital innovation hub)
- AI faculty
- 3
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1411 down 11 since the previous releaseband 12–20, rank band 12 to 20 Henley Business SchoolUniversity of Reading · United KingdomAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 86.8, 95% interval 80.9 to 97
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 86.8 (95% interval 80.9 to 97.0)
- Rank band
- 12 to 20
- Previous release
- #3
- Verification
- Recognized via University of Reading is a UK recognised body authorised to award degrees
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 25 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program details
- Delivery
- blended
- Duration
- 48 months
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 3
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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1513 down 13 since the previous releaseband 14–22, rank band 14 to 22 Cranfield School of ManagementCranfield University · United KingdomAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 85.8, 95% interval 79.3 to 94.5
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Executive DBA
- Score
- 85.8 (95% interval 79.3 to 94.5)
- Rank band
- 14 to 22
- Previous release
- #2
- Verification
- Recognized via officeforstudents.org.uk
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 29 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 4
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1612 down 12 since the previous releaseband 14–26, rank band 14 to 26 University of Bath School of ManagementUnited KingdomEQUIS, AMBA 82.5, 95% interval 75 to 91.5
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 82.5 (95% interval 75.0 to 91.5)
- Rank band
- 14 to 26
- Previous release
- #4
- Verification
- Recognized via Recognised by the British Government
- Accreditations
- EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 22 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- School of Management, University of Bath
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 5
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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1712 down 12 since the previous releaseband 15–31, rank band 15 to 31 Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of BusinessUniversity of Pittsburgh · United StatesAACSB 80.3, 95% interval 72 to 88
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Executive Doctor of Business Administration (Executive DBA)
- Score
- 80.3 (95% interval 72.0 to 88.0)
- Rank band
- 15 to 31
- Previous release
- #5
- Verification
- Recognized via provost.pitt.edu
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 26 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 7
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1812 down 12 since the previous releaseband 14–29, rank band 14 to 29 University of Liverpool Management SchoolUnited KingdomAACSB, AMBA 80.1, 95% interval 73 to 90.2
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 80.1 (95% interval 73.0 to 90.2)
- Rank band
- 14 to 29
- Previous release
- #6
- Verification
- Recognized via legislation.gov.uk
- Accreditations
- AACSB, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 28 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 10
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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1912 down 12 since the previous releaseband 15–31, rank band 15 to 31 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Faculty of BusinessHong Kong SARAACSB 79.9, 95% interval 72 to 88.2
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 79.9 (95% interval 72.0 to 88.2)
- Rank band
- 15 to 31
- Previous release
- #7
- Verification
- Recognized via hkqf.gov.hk
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 36 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 7
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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2011 down 11 since the previous releaseband 13–30, rank band 13 to 30 Manchester Metropolitan University Business SchoolUnited KingdomAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 76.2, 95% interval 71.3 to 87
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 76.2 (95% interval 71.3 to 87.0)
- Rank band
- 13 to 30
- Previous release
- #9
- Verification
- Recognized via mmu.ac.uk
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 32 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Manchester Metropolitan University Business School (part of the Faculty of Business and Law)
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 8
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2111 down 11 since the previous releaseband 14–32, rank band 14 to 32 Dauphine Executive EducationUniversité Paris Dauphine-PSL · FranceEQUIS 76.0, 95% interval 69.1 to 84.6
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Executive Doctor of Business Administration
- Score
- 76.0 (95% interval 69.1 to 84.6)
- Rank band
- 14 to 32
- Previous release
- #10
- Verification
- Recognized via Université Paris Dauphine-PSL is a French public higher-education institution…
- Accreditations
- EQUIS
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 40 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program details
- Duration
- 36 months
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 12
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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229 down 9 since the previous releaseband 13–34, rank band 13 to 34 KEDGE Business SchoolFranceAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 71.5, 95% interval 65.4 to 82.5
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Global DBA
- Score
- 71.5 (95% interval 65.4 to 82.5)
- Rank band
- 13 to 34
- Previous release
- #13
- Verification
- Recognized via KEDGE Business School is recognised by the French State as a private technical…
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 31 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 12
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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239 down 9 since the previous releaseband 13–35, rank band 13 to 35 Paris School of Business (PSB)FranceAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 70.7, 95% interval 64.8 to 82.5
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 70.7 (95% interval 64.8 to 82.5)
- Rank band
- 13 to 35
- Previous release
- #14
- Verification
- Recognized via Awarding institution: Paris School of Business is a private higher education…
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 37 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program details
- Tuition
- $30,500
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 9
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248 down 8 since the previous releaseband 15–36, rank band 15 to 36 Graziadio Business SchoolPepperdine University · United StatesAACSB 70.1, 95% interval 62.6 to 79.3
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 70.1 (95% interval 62.6 to 79.3)
- Rank band
- 15 to 36
- Previous release
- #16
- Verification
- Recognized via Pepperdine University is accredited by WSCUC
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 26 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 3
- AI doctoral research
- 1
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258 down 8 since the previous releaseband 16–37, rank band 16 to 37 Aston Business SchoolAston University · United KingdomAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 69.9, 95% interval 61.8 to 78.7
Pillar scores
- Program name
- DBA / Executive Doctor of Business Administration (online)
- Score
- 69.9 (95% interval 61.8 to 78.7)
- Rank band
- 16 to 37
- Previous release
- #17
- Verification
- Recognized via Aston University is a UK degree-awarding body. Its official site shows QAA…
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 21 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program details
- Delivery
- online
- Duration
- 48 months
- Language
- English
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 18
- AI doctoral research
- 2
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268 down 8 since the previous releaseband 17–37, rank band 17 to 37 Muma College of BusinessUniversity of South Florida · United StatesAACSB 69.7, 95% interval 58.7 to 77
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 69.7 (95% interval 58.7 to 77.0)
- Rank band
- 17 to 37
- Previous release
- #18
- Verification
- Recognized via usf.edu
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 34 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- USF Muma College of Business
- Program details
- Delivery
- blended
- Duration
- 36 months
- Tuition
- $90,000
- Language
- English
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 12
- AI doctoral research
- 6
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278 down 8 since the previous releaseband 16–37, rank band 16 to 37 Dubai Business SchoolUniversity of Dubai · United Arab EmiratesAACSB, EQUIS 69.1, 95% interval 60.6 to 78.9
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 69.1 (95% interval 60.6 to 78.9)
- Rank band
- 16 to 37
- Previous release
- #19
- Verification
- Recognized via Accredited by the Ministry of Education in the UAE
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 55 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program details
- Language
- English (for the undergraduate program pages reviewed; DBA language not stated)
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- Undergraduate pages show AI courses (BBUS 345 AI in Business in BBA Finance; Ethics and Governance of AI in BSc CIS-AI); no DBA coursework found on the pages read
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288 down 8 since the previous releaseband 13–34, rank band 13 to 34 Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) Faculty of Business AdministrationCzechiaAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA 69.1, 95% interval 65 to 80.7
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 69.1 (95% interval 65.0 to 80.7)
- Rank band
- 13 to 34
- Previous release
- #20
- Verification
- Recognized via Non-state programme: the VŠE FBA DBA is a further professional education…
- Accreditations
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 24 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), Prague University of Economics and Business
- Program details
- Delivery
- blended
- Duration
- 36 months
- Language
- English
- AI in the program
- AI in the curriculum
- No AI-specific required or elective module is stated. Required courses are 3DB901 Methodology of scientific research for DBA, 3DB902 Statistical methods for quantitative research for DBA, 3DB903 Qualitative research for DBA, 3DB904 Management for DBA, 3DB905 Economics of the firm and industry for DBA; electives include 3DB906-3DB914 research courses by department. Responsible AI content is not stated.
- AI faculty
- 4
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297 down 7 since the previous releaseband 16–36, rank band 16 to 36 RMIT University College of Business and LawAustraliaAACSB 66.1, 95% interval 59.3 to 76.2
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 66.1 (95% interval 59.3 to 76.2)
- Rank band
- 16 to 36
- Previous release
- #22
- Verification
- Recognized via Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is on the TEQSA National Register as an…
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 29 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 8
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307 down 7 since the previous releaseband 18–37, rank band 18 to 37 Florida International University College of BusinessUnited StatesAACSB 65.9, 95% interval 56.9 to 75.4
Pillar scores
- Program name
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Score
- 65.9 (95% interval 56.9 to 75.4)
- Rank band
- 18 to 37
- Previous release
- #23
- Verification
- Recognized via Florida International University is accredited by SACSCOC to award doctoral…
- Accreditations
- AACSB
- Human review
- RankingLab's doctoral-level editorial panel, against the rubric
- Evidence
- 29 sourced items, gathered and cross-checked by the research desk, reviewed by experts
- Program
- School
- FIU College of Business (FIU Business)
- AI in the program
- AI faculty
- 5
- AI doctoral research
- 3
No programs match these filters.
Independent expert studies
Three independent expert studies of DBA programs for the AI era informed the top of this ranking. The editorial panel averaged their top tens, giving each study equal weight, and placed the programs in that consensus order. Every reason below comes from the studies, with the program features they cite.
- Study A. Scores each program from 0 to 100 on its fit for AI-focused candidates: AI coursework, research centres, faculty expertise, recent AI research and links with industry.
- Study B. Weighs reputation and accreditation (30%), relevance to AI (30%), research rigor and faculty (20%), fit for executives who study from abroad (10%) and value for cost (10%).
- Study C. Rests on three institutional pillars: top accreditation, membership of the Executive DBA Council or EDAMBA, and AI and data science built into doctoral research.
| Consensus | Program | Study A | Study B | Study C | Average | RankingLab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business Doctor of Business Administration | 1 | 2 | · | 6.3 | 1 |
| 2 | Università Bocconi, SDA Bocconi School of Management Executive Doctor of Business Administration | · | 1 | 5 | 5.3 | 2 |
| 3 | Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) Doctorate of Business Administration | · | 5 | 3 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 4 | Rennes School of Business DBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | · | 8 | 2 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 5 | Temple University, Fox School of Business Executive DBA | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3.7 | 5 |
| 6 | University of Warwick, Warwick Business School Doctor of Business Administration | 8 | · | 4 | 3.3 | 6 |
| 7 | University of Florida, Warrington College of Business Doctor of Business Administration | · | · | 1 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 8 | Walsh College DBA in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Leadership | 2 | · | · | 3.0 | 8 |
| 9 | IE Business School Doctor of Business Administration | · | 3 | · | 2.7 | 9 |
| 10 | New England College DBA in Technology and AI Strategies | 3 | · | · | 2.7 | 10 |
| Below 10 | Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business Executive Doctor of Business Administration | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2.3 | 11 |
| Below 10 | Durham University Business School Doctor of Business Administration | · | 4 | · | 2.3 | 12 |
| Below 10 | Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management Doctor of Management | · | 7 | 9 | 2.0 | 13 |
| Below 10 | University of Reading, Henley Business School Doctor of Business Administration | · | 10 | · | 0.3 | 14 |
A first place in a study earns 10 points and a tenth place 1; the average is over the three studies. Programs in assessment are being researched, and join the ranking once their recognition is confirmed at the verification gate. Also named by one study: Rutgers Business School, The University of Hong Kong with Peking University Guanghua, University of North Texas, Penn State Smeal, Singapore Management University, École des Ponts Business School.
1. University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
- Two studies place it first and second for AI integration inside the DBA itself: a required course, "Executive Decision-Making in the Age of AI", and the school's "Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business".
- Current doctoral topics cited include AI-driven fraud prevention and national AI investment and productivity.
- Study B notes that weekend sessions are held in person in the United States.
2. Università Bocconi, SDA Bocconi School of Management
- Triple accreditation and EDAMBA membership, with a class averaging 25 years of experience (Study C).
- The research methods sequence includes "Big data for business analytics", backed by the "Collaborative AI Lab" run with the university's computer science department (Study C).
- Study B ranks it first for its standing in Europe and AI across the school, while noting that the DBA has no declared AI track and an AI thesis depends on the supervisor.
3. Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM)
- Europe's first DBA, launched in 1993, with triple accreditation and a research tradition in technology and innovation management (Study C).
- Doctoral candidates join the research group "InnovAI: Artificial Intelligence and visionary concepts", and the school runs a DBA track in "Management and Innovation in the Digital Intelligence Age" (Study C).
- Study B rates it the most flexible of the leading programs, with the largest share of online workshops.
4. Rennes School of Business
- The only program in the studies whose degree is titled in AI at an accredited school: a "Doctorate of Business Administration in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence", built to bridge data science and corporate strategy (Studies B and C).
- Study B finds it the most AI-focused program and the least expensive of its top ten, and advises confirming that the degree is awarded by Rennes itself, since some marketing runs through partners.
5. Temple University, Fox School of Business
- One of two programs ranked by all three studies.
- Home to the "Global Institute for Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics", with faculty publishing on AI in sales, algorithmic feedback and human and machine collaboration (Study C).
- Study A notes that the DBA itself has no formal AI emphasis; Study C points to the school's AI Management courses as a resource for candidates.
6. University of Warwick, Warwick Business School
- Triple accreditation and a design science approach: candidates design, build and test an intervention in their organization (Study C).
- A second-year workshop in "Digital Transformation with Academic Writing" and access to the school's "Artificial Intelligence Innovation Network" (Study C).
- Study A rates it a leading applied research program without a pronounced AI focus, and with a longer timeline.
7. University of Florida, Warrington College of Business
- Study C ranks it first for the strongest integration of AI into doctoral research methods: required courses in "AI, Machine Learning, and Data Visualization Methods for Research" and "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning".
- The school's "Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Center" and a university-wide investment in AI computing support the research.
8. Walsh College
- Study A ranks it second for a curriculum built around AI and machine learning in organizational strategy, delivered online.
- Studies B and C list it among online AI doctorates outside their top tens, noting regional accreditation without business school accreditation such as AACSB.
9. IE Business School
- Study B ranks it third for a blended format with three two-week periods in Spain and a large AI and technology portfolio across the school.
- Study B found no dedicated AI track in the DBA itself.
10. New England College
- Study A ranks it third for a doctorate focused on digital platforms, data, AI and cybersecurity and their impact on organizations, with an applied capstone, while noting that the institution is less known worldwide.
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
- Ranked by all three studies. A founding member of the Executive DBA Council, with an 80% completion rate cited by Study C.
- The program sets out to teach executives how to obtain and leverage data to make better decisions and design better systems, strategy and policy (Study C).
Durham University Business School
- Study B ranks fourth the Global DBA that Durham offers with emlyon business school: two separate DBA degrees from two triple-accredited schools.
Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management
- The pioneer of the executive doctorate, launched in 1995, with a bridge to a PhD in Management: Designing Sustainable Systems (Studies B and C).
- Courses such as "Research Designs and Analytics for Archival and Online Data", and a research methods sequence updated in 2024 for current data practice (Study B).
University of Reading, Henley Business School
- Study B ranks it tenth: an AMBA-accredited DBA with a long record and flexible payments, with a relatively low AI emphasis.
Updated 29 October 2026. How expert studies enter a ranking is set out in the methodology.
Questions about the Top 30 DBA Programs for the AI Era
What is the best DBA program in the world?
According to RankingLab's Top 30 DBA Programs for the AI Era (edition 2027.1), the best DBA program is the Doctor of Business Administration at University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. It is followed by the Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Università Bocconi – SDA Bocconi School of Management and the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM).
What are the top 10 DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) programs in 2027?
1. Doctor of Business Administration at University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, 2. Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Università Bocconi – SDA Bocconi School of Management, 3. Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), 4. DBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rennes School of Business, 5. Executive DBA at Temple University – Fox School of Business, 6. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at University of Warwick – Warwick Business School, 7. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at University of Florida – Warrington College of Business, 8. DBA in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Leadership at Walsh College, 9. Doctor of Business Administration at IE Business School and 10. DBA in Technology and AI Strategies at New England College. The full list, with scores, uncertainty bands and the facts behind each entry, is in the Top 30 DBA Programs for the AI Era.
How does RankingLab rank DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) programs?
This ranking examines Doctor of Business Administration programs worldwide in depth, across executive, part-time and blended formats, and includes only programs at recognised institutions that award the degree themselves. How well a program prepares its candidates for the AI era counts most, followed by the academic depth of the doctorate and the reputation of its school. Standing among the leaders of the field, readiness for the future of business, the outcomes of its graduates and external recognition such as international accreditation complete the picture. Every entry first passes the verification gate, the evidence is gathered and cross-checked by RankingLab's research engine, and doctoral-level experts decide every position.
Is the ranking independent?
Yes. RankingLab is an independent, not-for-profit research lab. No institution can pay for inclusion or position, and the methodology is published in full. It was published on 29 October 2026.