Global DBA in (Health & Safety Leadership)
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UK Qualification
- Paid
- 4–6 Months
- Online
Course Details
Course Information
Difficulty Level
Expert Level
Course Type
Paid Course
Duration
4–6 Months (Flexible)
Delivery
Online
Entry Requirements
- Candidates who have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
- Must hold/have held a position at senior management level which is capable of supporting the achievement of the programme learning outcomes, including the professional research project.
- Candidates from any field can do this valuable course if they meet the above eligibility requirements.
- HSE Directors
- ESG & Sustainability Leaders
- Safety Consultants
- Risk & Compliance Managers
- Senior Corporate Executives
- Academic Professionals
- Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Qualification Structure
Mandatory Components
- Research Proposal Development
- Literature Review
- Research Methodology
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Findings & Discussion
- Practical Implications
- Conclusion & Recommendations
- Doctoral Thesis Submission
Additional Topics Covered
- Research Methodology
- Research, Development and Innovation
- Strategic Health & Safety Leadership
- ISO 45001 and Corporate Governance
- ESG and Sustainability Leadership
- Behavioural Safety Culture
- Digital Transformation in HSE
- Executive Accountability and Risk Governance
- Dissertation and Thesis Writing
Objective of the Course
- To develop advanced research and analytical capabilities in Business Management and Health & Safety Leadership.
- To enhance strategic thinking and executive decision-making skills.
- To contribute original knowledge through doctoral-level research.
- To strengthen governance, sustainability, and organisational leadership practices.
- To develop expertise in evidence-based problem solving and professional research.
- To prepare professionals for leadership roles in complex business and HSE environments.
Who Can Attend This Course
- HSE Directors
- ESG & Sustainability Leaders
- Safety Consultants
- Risk & Compliance Managers
- Senior Corporate Executives
- Academic Professionals
- Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
- Candidates with 03–10 years of relevant work experience
- Professionals holding a Level 7 qualification, MBA, Master’s degree, or equivalent qualification
- Individuals currently working or previously employed in senior management, leadership, consultancy, supervisory, or specialist roles
Topics & Summaries
Topic Name: Research Methodology
Understanding qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods suitable for doctoral-level investigations.
Topic Name: Research, Development and Innovation
Exploring innovation frameworks and their application within business and HSE leadership environments.
Topic Name: Strategic Health & Safety Leadership
Developing advanced leadership models to influence organisational safety performance and culture.
Topic Name: ISO 45001 and Corporate Governance
Investigating the integration of occupational health & safety management systems into corporate governance structures.
Topic Name: ESG and Sustainability Leadership
Evaluating environmental, social, and governance factors and their impact on organisational performance.
Topic Name: Behavioural Safety Culture
Examining human factors, behavioural safety programmes, and organisational culture improvement strategies.
Topic Name: Digital Transformation in HSE
Exploring emerging technologies and digital solutions within occupational health & safety management.
Topic Name: Executive Accountability and Risk Governance
Understanding leadership responsibilities for risk management, compliance, and organisational resilience.
Topic Name: Dissertation and Thesis Writing
Developing advanced academic writing, critical analysis, referencing, and thesis preparation skills.
Lessons & Modules
Mandatory Components
- Research Proposal Development
- Literature Review
- Research Methodology
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Findings & Discussion
- Practical Implications
- Conclusion & Recommendations
- Doctoral Thesis Submission
Specialized Learning Modules
- Research Methodology
- Research, Development and Innovation
- Strategic Health & Safety Leadership
- ISO 45001 and Corporate Governance
- ESG and Sustainability Leadership
- Behavioural Safety Culture
- Digital Transformation in HSE
- Executive Accountability and Risk Governance
- Dissertation and Thesis Writing
What Will I Learn
- Advanced research and analytical skills.
- Strategic Health & Safety Leadership.
- Business Management and Governance.
- ESG and Sustainability Integration.
- Executive Decision-Making.
- Corporate Risk Management.
- Organisational Leadership.
- Academic Research and Thesis Writing.
- Evidence-Based Problem Solving.
- Thought Leadership Development.
Target Audience
- Candidates who have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
- Must hold/have held a position at senior management level which is capable of supporting the achievement of the programme learning outcomes, including the professional research project.
- Candidates from any field can do this valuable course if they meet the above eligibility requirements.
- HSE Directors
- ESG & Sustainability Leaders
- Safety Consultants
- Risk & Compliance Managers
- Senior Corporate Executives
- Academic Professionals
- Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Requirements
- Access to a computer/laptop with internet connection.
- Ability to conduct independent research.
- Professional workplace experience.
- Basic academic writing and communication skills.
- Suitable professional environment to support research activities.
Materials Included
Self-paced e-learning. Learners will receive:
- LMS portal access.
- Study materials.
- Research guidance notes.
- Templates.
- Sample thesis structures.
- Academic resources.
- Monthly 3–4 online guidance classes.
- Support regarding proposal development.
- Research methodology guidance.
- Dissertation writing support.
- Thesis completion guidance.
Assessment
Course Info
Level
Standard Courses
Duration
4–6 Months
Delivery
Online
Difficulty
Expert
Language
English
Type
Paid

Resources
Contact
AHIA BV
Kievithma 7
5331 EK Kerkdriel, Netherlands
+31 6 19299610
hans@ahia.nl
Lead auditor trainings are : ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
