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AP1 - Doctor of Applied AI & Emerging Technologies in Strategic Management (DBA) (Application & Verification)
AP1 - Doctor of Applied AI & Emerging Technologies in Strategic Management (DBA) (Application & Verification)

APSLEY

AP1 - Doctor of Applied AI & Emerging Technologies in Strategic Management (DBA) (Application & Verification)

Apsley Business School & DTI University

Doctor of Applied AI & Emerging Technologies

in Strategic Management (DBA)


A Level 8 Doctoral Qualification (210 ECTS) built for executives architecting the autonomous enterprise.

Graduates Receive Two Distinct Sets of Credentials

The DBA Degree

Doctor in Business Administration
Issued directly by Apsley Business School, London and DTI University in Slovakia.

The Professional Portfolio

25 Professional Certifications
Accredited RSIT™ Professional Certifications, individually verified on the blockchain for immediate professional use.

The Doctoral Architecture

The DBA is constructed from 25 specialized professional certifications followed by a Doctoral Dissertation.

Phase 1: Strategic Leadership & Governance
Certification #48 Certified Strategic Leader for the New AI-Driven Enterprise™ (CSLNAIDE)

Redefines leadership as a systemic, adaptive, AI-augmented function. Focuses on redesigning authority, delegation, and culture for hybrid human-AI teams.

Certification #43 Certified Director of AI-Augmented Strategic Management & Foresight Systems™ (CDAASMF)

Replaces static planning with autonomous foresight. Learn to use GPT-driven simulation and adaptive OKR systems to navigate volatility.

Certification #19 Certified Architect of the AI-Reinvention MBA™ (CAARM)

Redesigns traditional MBA domains (Finance, Strategy, Ops) using GenAI. Focuses on transforming the future of enterprise functions.

Certification #15 Certified AI Innovation & Venture Strategy Leader™ (CAIVSL)

Aligns technical capabilities with business models. Focuses on building, leading, and scaling AI-driven products and corporate innovation labs.

Certification #16 Certified AI Ethics, Governance & Policy Architect™ (CAEGPA)

Focuses on designing responsible AI systems within global legal frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST), managing risk, and operationalizing ethics.

Certification #4 Certified AI Financial Compliance Engineer (CAFCE)

Focuses on designing AI-powered financial infrastructures with regulatory automation, GenAI risk modeling, and compliance-first architecture.

Phase 2: Intelligent Operations & Systems
Certification #35 Certified Architect of Lean Sigma X™: AI-Optimized Precision Systems

Redesigns operational excellence for the AI era. Replaces rigid six-sigma targets with neuroadaptive performance envelopes and agentic flow.

Certification #38 Certified Director of Intelligent Project Systems™ (CDIPS)

The evolution of PMP. Trains students to architect intelligent, self-adaptive execution systems with real-time AI orchestration.

Certification #39 Certified Strategist in Autonomous Supply Intelligence™ (CSASI)

Replaces CPIM logic. Focuses on intelligent demand orchestration, synthetic inventory strategy, and autonomous supply resilience.

Certification #46 Certified Architect of AI-Augmented Industrial Systems Engineering™ (CAAISE)

A full-stack, AI-native framework for real-time work design, digital twin-driven decision support, and adaptive safety assurance.

Certification #37 Certified AI Quality Architect™ (CAIQA)

Replaces traditional inspection with predictive, generative, and real-time synthetic quality systems spanning physical and digital interfaces.

Phase 3: Finance, Risk & Economics
Certification #42 Certified Architect of AI-Augmented Public Accountancy Systems™ (CAAPAS)

The AI-native successor to the CPA. Focuses on autonomous audit agents, synthetic ledgers, and real-time financial trust dashboards.

Certification #36 Certified Intelligence Officer in AI-Integrated Risk & Control Systems™ (CIO-AIRCS)

Reinvents internal audit and risk management for an era where digital systems are unpredictable and compliance must be continuous.

Certification #47 Certified Architect of AI-Disrupted Micro & Macro Economic Systems™ (CAAIMMES)

For designing and governing next-gen economic systems where synthetic labor and autonomous currencies reshape how economies function.

Phase 4: Growth, Human Systems & Research
Certification #20 Certified AI Sector Impact Analyst (CAISIA)

Deep strategic insight into how AI transforms high-growth industries, with frameworks to capitalize on enterprise opportunities.

Certification #44 Certified Architect of AI-Augmented Full-Cycle Sales Systems™ (CAAFCSS)

Replaces the traditional sales funnel with an agentic, adaptive revenue engine spanning intent detection, negotiation, and closing.

Certification #45 Certified Director of Strategic AI Marketing & Demand Systems™ (CDSAMDS)

Focuses on engineering market pull using AI-powered segmentation, real-time demand sensing, and synthetic brand architecture.

Certification #40 Certified Director of Neuroadaptive Human Resources Systems™ (CDNHRS)

Trains professionals to design intelligent HR systems that adapt to human cognition, emotional states, and behavioral telemetry.

Certification #41 Certified Strategist in AI-Augmented Human Resources Operations™ (CSAHRO)

Focuses on efficiency, automation, policy intelligence, and AI-enhanced hiring to lead modern HR transformation programs.

Certification #34 Certified Research Strategist in AI-Augmented Scientific Inquiry™ (CRSAASI)

Equips professionals to design and execute high-impact, AI-augmented research using advanced quantitative and qualitative methods.

Phase 5: Specialization Track
Certification #33 Certified Facilitator of Human-AI Teams & Socio-Technical Systems (CFHATSTS)

Building and optimizing collaborative environments where humans and AI agents work together in hybrid teams.

Certification #32 Certified Designer of AI-Augmented Learning & Knowledge Systems (CDAALCKS)

Designing future-proof learning experiences and cultural memory systems using GenAI and collective intelligence.

Certification #5 Certified Immersive AI Persona Architect (CIAPA)

Designing, deploying, and monetizing lifelike AI avatars for XR platforms, virtual assistants, and brand experiences.

Certification #7 Certified Cognitive Security & Digital Trust Analyst (CCSDTA)

Designing AI systems to detect and counter digital disinformation, bot activity, and trust threats across platforms.

Certification #28 Certified Orchestrator of Multi-Agent AI Ecosystems (COMAE)

Architecting networks of autonomous agents that plan, collaborate, and adapt across complex workflows.

Applied Doctoral Research

Beyond theoretical knowledge. The DBA culminates in a high-impact research defense.

Role

Strategic Architect / Thought Leader

Task

Original Contribution to AI Strategy

Output

Defense of Doctoral Dissertation

Phase 6: The Doctoral Dissertation

(60 ECTS / ~12-18 Months)

Upon completion of all 25 certifications, candidates matriculate into the final research phase. You will produce and defend an original, applied research project that contributes new knowledge to the field of Strategic AI Management. Supervised directly by Apsley Business School faculty.

Program Enrollment

🔒 Mandatory Admission Requirement

To receive the official DBA Degree from Apsley Business School & DTI, applicants must hold a valid Master’s Degree (or international equivalent). Students without the degree may take the certifications but cannot be awarded the University DBA title.

Duration & Access Policy
Standard Duration (2 Years):
Students have a maximum of 36 months to complete all 25 certifications.
Recommended Pace: 4-6 weeks per certification.
Maximum Extension (1 Year Cap):
If unfinished after 3 years, students may request a time extension (max 12 months) at a surcharge of 5% of the current retail tuition per month.

Termination & Re-enrollment:
Extensions cannot exceed 12 months. If the degree is not completed by the end of Year 4 (extension limit), academic candidacy is terminated. To resume, the student must re-enroll at the full current retail price (minus applicable grants).
Student Responsibility

It is the sole responsibility of the student to verify the validity and recognition of these credentials in their specific country, employer, or local jurisdiction prior to enrollment. Sherman Pathways accepts no liability for third-party recognition decisions.

Best Value: VÍA A
Application & Verification Fee: €250.00 (Non-Refundable)
Standard Tuition: €13,650
(Entire Program including the Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation)
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🔄 Alternative Flexible Option: The Modular Route (VÍA B)

For students who require maximum financial flexibility or wish to pay per module, you can enroll in individual certifications one at a time ("Pay-As-You-Go").

25 Individual Certifications:
€600 x 25 modules = €15,000
Mandatory Dissertation Top-Up:
+ €4,500 One-time Fee
Total Cost (VÍA B): €19,500
💡 Important: Enrolling via the Direct Path (VÍA A) above saves you €7,425 (over 37%) compared to this modular route.
Pathway for Independent Certification Holders

Have you already completed the 25 required RSIT certifications independently? You may be eligible for Retroactive Degree Matriculation.

Students who hold all 25 verified certifications may apply to convert their portfolio into the official DBA Degree upon payment of a Degree Conversion & Matriculation Fee (€6,500), subject to academic validation and Master's degree verification. Will require additional work for the completion of a doctoral thesis/dissertation.

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