SWITZERLAND DIGITAL THINKING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme Code 820 Human–Computer Interaction & UX

DBA in Digital Human Resource Transformation

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