What’s the difference between a PhD and a DBA?

A DBA is Doctor of Business Administration, but what makes it different from a PhD?

The DBA is a Professional Doctorate with the same status and challenge as a PhD. In contrast to a PhD, which requires students to make a significant contribution to knowledge and/or theory, a DBA requires the student to apply and develop existing theories/knowledge to make a significant contribution to professional practice in his or her area of business. If you want to continue your work in industry then the DBA is the way forward.