SWITZERLAND DIGITAL THINKING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme Code 816 Computer Science & Software Engineering

DBA in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy

An applied Swiss-inspired curriculum combining algorithmic rigour, systems architecture, digital trust and practical engineering capability for modern technology leaders.

Duration 3 Years (Supervised Research Stages)
Curriculum Model Applied Research Candidate
Delivery Mode Executive Mentorship & Research Seminars
Next Intakes Cohort-Based Admission
CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE

Academic Overview & Learning Objectives

The DBA in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy at Brookfield School of Computing is engineered to provide deep competency across core computer science, systems design, and targeted domain applications. Students develop fluency in software craftsmanship, distributed architectures, algorithm optimization, and data governance.

Instruction balances rigorous theoretical foundations with practical code repositories, laboratory simulations, and ethical technology review aligned with modern international computing standards.

Modular code development & test coverage
Secure systems design & vulnerability mitigation
Distributed computing & cloud orchestration
Ethical technology & algorithmic transparency
MODULAR SYLLABUS

Curriculum Structure by Academic Section

Stage 1 - Applied Research Foundations & Design
9 Modules
Code Module Title Type Discipline & Learning Outcome
DBA101 Epistemology & Philosophy of Applied Business Research in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Examine positivism, constructivism, critical realism and pragmatic epistemology in executive business research in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA102 Strategic Leadership, Governance & Corporate Direction in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Formulate executive governance models, boardroom strategic alignment and C-suite technology oversight in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA103 Advanced Qualitative Research Design & Executive Interview Lab in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Design semi-structured executive interview protocols, ethical consent mechanisms and qualitative sampling matrices in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA104 Quantitative Methodologies & Econometrics in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Derive multiple linear regression, panel data estimators, structural equation modeling (SEM) and factor analysis in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA105 Applied Statistical Modeling & Corporate Decision Analytics in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Analyze corporate survey and financial data using SPSS, R or SmartPLS to validate measurement models in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA106 Systematic Literature Review & Conceptual Frameworks in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Execute rigorous PRISMA systematic literature reviews and synthesize conceptual frameworks in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA107 Economics of Digital Innovation & Platform Disruption in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Analyze platform economics, multi-sided markets, switching costs, competitive moats and technological disruption in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA108 Executive Data Analytics & Decision Support Systems in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Build executive decision analytics models and corporate scenario simulations to inform strategic resource allocation in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA109 Ethical Governance & Boardroom Accountability in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Evaluate fiduciary responsibilities, stakeholder capitalism, corporate ESG metrics and executive research ethics in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
Stage 2 - Advanced Proposal & Literature Synthesis
9 Modules
Code Module Title Type Discipline & Learning Outcome
DBA201 Applied Doctoral Research Proposal Defense in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Formally defend the doctoral research proposal, problem statement, methodology and contributions before faculty in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA202 Corporate Fieldwork Pilot Study & Executive Methodology in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Conduct preliminary pilot fieldwork, test survey instruments and refine qualitative interview protocols in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA203 Strategic Risk Management, Compliance & Cyber Resilience in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Evaluate enterprise risk management (COSO ERM), operational cyber resilience and corporate liability in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA204 Survey Instrument Engineering & Psychometric Validation in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Validate psychometric survey scales, Cronbach's alpha reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA205 Organizational Change, Agility & Technology Adoption in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Analyze Technology Acceptance Model (TAM/UTAUT), dynamic capabilities theory and organizational agility in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA206 Corporate Case Study Development & Qualitative Coding in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Execute thematic coding, grounded theory analysis and cross-case synthesis using NVivo / ATLAS.ti software in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA207 Swiss & International Corporate Governance Regulations in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Audit corporate compliance against Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance and international standards in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA208 Mid-Candidature Doctoral Review & Progress Defense in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Defend mid-candidature empirical milestones and demonstrate significant primary data collection progress in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA209 Executive Seminar: Business Impact of Research in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Synthesize academic findings into actionable C-suite executive transformation playbooks and board presentations in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
Stage 3 - Practice-Based Investigation & Project
9 Modules
Code Module Title Type Discipline & Learning Outcome
DBA301 Applied Doctoral Field Investigation & Data Collection in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Execute multi-organization primary data collection gathering quantitative survey metrics and executive interviews in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA302 Empirical Data Triangulation & Cross-Case Synthesis in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Triangulate qualitative findings with quantitative survey data and secondary financial corporate metrics in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA303 Organizational Intervention & Transformation Analysis in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Measure business impact, ROI realization, organizational productivity shifts and strategic performance metrics in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA304 Doctoral Dissertation Drafting: Methodological Synthesis in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Author dissertation chapters detailing research design, data collection rigor and analytical procedures in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA305 Doctoral Dissertation Drafting: Strategic Implications in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Synthesize theoretical implications for business scholarship and actionable strategic guidance for executives in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA306 Peer Review Workshop & Executive Working Paper Series in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Present findings at executive doctoral colloquia, collect peer reviews and prepare executive working papers in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA307 Final Executive Dissertation Submission & Quality Review in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Finalize the complete executive doctoral dissertation manuscript and pass institutional originality review in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA308 Preparation for Doctoral Viva Voce & Oral Defense in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Theory Rehearse doctoral dissertation defense, defend methodological choices and articulate executive contributions in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
DBA309 Final DBA Dissertation Defense & Executive Dissemination in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Practical Successfully defend the DBA dissertation in oral viva voce examination and disseminate executive findings in Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.
Pathway Snapshot
  • Target Award Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Technology Management
  • Study Level Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
  • Language English
  • Delivery Executive Mentorship & Research Seminars
Eligibility Guidelines

Master’s degree in management or technology with senior executive leadership experience. Applied research concept required.

Institutional Disclosure

Brookfield School of Computing is an independent private education institution in formation. Academic programmes, entry requirements, fees and awards are subject to institutional review and applicable Swiss legal regulations.