Global DBA in Health & Safety Leadership (RB College, UK)
A work-based, research-led DBA for experienced professionals who want to lead health and safety at a strategic, board level.


Programme overview
The Global DBA in Business Management (Health & Safety Leadership) is a research-led, work-based programme for postgraduate learners who already work in, or lead, health and safety. You develop original research around real issues in your own organisation: safety culture, governance, ESG integration and executive-level HSE leadership.
Endorsed course content
A clear, supervised path
Phase 1, proposal development: agree your research question and plan with your supervisor. Phase 2, research & writing: collect and analyse data from your professional context. Phase 3, review & final submission: refine, reference and submit your thesis.
Sample research areas
Strategic H&S leadership models · ISO 45001 & corporate governance · ESG performance & occupational risk · behavioural safety culture · digital transformation in HSE · executive accountability · global construction safety leadership · oil & gas safety governance.
Who is it for?
- HSE Directors
- ESG & Sustainability Leaders
- Safety Consultants
- Risk & Compliance Managers
- Senior Corporate Executives
- Academic Professionals
Entry requirements
- Level 7 / MBA or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 10 years’ professional experience
- Currently employed (full-time, part-time or voluntary)
- Valid and authentic documents and 1–2 professional references
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may apply
After the course
- Stronger credibility in board-level discussions
- A deeper consultancy and advisory profile
- Research you can share and build on
Your certificate
Issued by Royale Business College on successful completion.
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What your thesis will include
A 10,000-word (±10%) research thesis developed with one-to-one online research supervision. All research must be original, authentic and academically referenced.
You receive two certificates
- The Royale Business College Global DBA certificate
- The Gatehouse Awards certificate for the 156-hour Global DBA in Business Management course, with a unique number and QR-code verification
Graduates may gain
- Stronger credibility in board-level discussions
- A deeper consultancy and advisory profile
- Research they can share and build on
- Wider international career options
- A voice as a thought leader in health & safety
At a glance
OTHM UK Approved Centre
Centre number DC2501906, delivering regulated UK qualifications alongside EOSH UK, PECB and IBSP programmes.
Practising expert tutors
Learn from PECB-certified lead auditors and senior HSE professionals who still work on operational sites.
100% online, worldwide
Live sessions, LMS resources and assessor feedback, with learners from 50+ nations studying alongside you.
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