Doctor of Business Administration
DBA Precious Stones & Jewellery Industry Management Precious Stones and Jewellery Industry Management
A full-industry approach to the precious stones and jewellery sector, from extraction, processing and gemology to legal title, ethical sourcing, global trade, valuation, retail and collection management.
Overview Curriculum Research approach Academic enquiry Programme Overview A full-industry approach to the precious stones and jewellery sector, from extraction, processing and gemology to legal title, ethical sourcing, global trade, valuation, retail and collection management.
The Academy's academic model joins research methodology, advanced analytics, international professional practice and the continuous review of scientific and regulatory knowledge. The academic structure is organised around the programme’s principal research subjects and professional applications.
Academic research profile Precious stones, jewellery and global value chains Examine the global gemstone and jewellery ecosystem, including exploration, production, gemmology, provenance, trading hubs, luxury branding, logistics, valuation and sector-specific compliance.
Intended research capabilities Trace the industry value chain; assess authenticity and provenance considerations; compare national and international trading conditions; formulate an ethically responsible business and investment strategy.
Teaching and research materials combine the Academy's four core dimensions: methodological design, critical analytics, comparative international practice and the review of current scientific and jurisdiction-specific evidence.
DBA academic framework 18 curriculum units Research-based curriculum
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Module 1 Exploration and Mining of Precious Stones + Chapter 1 Geological Exploration and the Search for Gemstone Deposits
Chapter 2 Resource Estimation and Mining Project Feasibility
Chapter 3 Open-Pit, Underground and Alluvial Mining Technologies
Chapter 4 Mining Business Structures: Multinationals, Joint Ventures and State Operators
Chapter 5 Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Economics, Formalisation and Support
Chapter 6 Environmental Protection, Safety and Social Responsibility in Mining
Module 2 Primary Processing and Sorting of Precious Stones + Chapter 1 Sorting and Preliminary Valuation of Rough Gemstones
Chapter 2 Cutting Plans, Yield Optimisation and Value Modelling
Chapter 3 Diamond and Coloured Gemstone Cutting Technologies
Chapter 4 Quality Assurance and the Metrology of Proportions and Symmetry
Chapter 5 Primary-Market Certification and Preparation for Trading
Chapter 6 Primary Trading Exchanges and Hubs: Antwerp, Tel Aviv, Dubai and Hong Kong
Module 3 Jewellery Manufacturing + Chapter 1 International Frameworks: The Kimberley Process and OECD Due Diligence
Chapter 2 Sanctions and Trade Restrictions: G7, EU, US and National Regimes
Chapter 3 Know Your Customer, Anti-Money Laundering and Origin Verification
Chapter 4 Environmental, Social and Governance Standards in the Jewellery Industry
Chapter 5 Corporate Ethics and Disclosure of Treatments and Provenance
Chapter 6 Internal Investigations and Incident Management
Module 4 Jewellery Distribution and Retail + Chapter 1 Gemstone Value Chains: Upstream, Midstream and Downstream
Chapter 2 Business Models in Mining, Cutting, Branding and Retail
Chapter 3 Joint Ventures, Offtake Agreements and Franchising
Chapter 4 Gemstone Clusters and Trading Hubs: Comparative Advantages and Specialisation
Chapter 5 The Role of Auction Houses, Exchanges and Digital Platforms
Chapter 6 Strategic Positioning and Competitive Development
Module 5 Foreign Trade: International Trading and Export of Gemstones + Chapter 1 Legal Frameworks for International Trade in Precious Stones
Chapter 2 Customs Administration and Customs Valuation
Chapter 3 Commercial Contracts, Delivery Terms and Payment Methods
Chapter 4 Export Compliance, Sanctions and Trade Controls
Chapter 5 Trade Finance and Insurance for International Transactions
Chapter 6 High-Value Goods Logistics and Operational Security
Module 6 Finance and Investment in the Jewellery Market + Chapter 1 Supply Chain Architecture for Precious Stones and Jewellery
Chapter 2 Specialist Carriers, Secure Storage and Freeports
Chapter 3 Temporary Admission, ATA Carnets, Re-export and Trade Fair Procedures
Chapter 4 Cargo and Title Insurance and Incident Management
Chapter 5 Digital Traceability, Geofencing and Shipment Monitoring
Chapter 6 Business Continuity and Security Compliance
Module 7 Marketing, Brand Strategy and Communications in Jewellery + Chapter 1 Industry Financial Models and the Working Capital Cycle
Chapter 2 Gemstone and Jewellery-Backed Lending: Loan-to-Value and Covenants
Chapter 3 Trade Finance: Letters of Credit, Collections, Factoring and Forfaiting
Chapter 4 Currency and Precious Metal Risks and Hedging
Chapter 5 Insurance, Legal Risk and Stress Testing
Chapter 6 Liquidity Management and Crisis Scenarios
Module 8 The Cultural and Creative Sector: Museums, Exhibitions, Education, Nation Branding, Art and Fashion + Chapter 1 Museums, Exhibitions and Gemstone Education Projects
Chapter 2 Country-of-Origin Branding and Cultural Diplomacy
Chapter 3 Jewellery Art, Fashion and Media Collaborations
Chapter 4 Archives, Cultural Heritage and Brand Curatorship
Chapter 5 Intellectual Property Rights and Design Protection
Chapter 6 The Economics and Impact Assessment of Cultural Projects
Module 9 Regulation, Compliance and Ethics in the Jewellery and Gemstone Industry + Chapter 1 Brand Positioning and Identity
Chapter 2 Public Relations and Claims of Rarity and Traceable Origin
Chapter 3 High-Net-Worth Client Segments and Private Membership Programmes
Chapter 4 Boutiques, E-commerce, Private Sales and Marketplaces
Chapter 5 Reputation Management and Crisis Communication
Chapter 6 Return on Marketing Investment and Performance Analytics
Module 10 Digital Transformation and Data in the Jewellery Business + Chapter 1 Data Architecture: Product Data Management, ERP, CRM and E-commerce
Chapter 2 Digital Gemstone Passports and Chain of Custody
Chapter 3 Sales and Secondary-Market Analytics
Chapter 4 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Grading, Cutting and Retail
Chapter 5 Cybersecurity and Confidential Data Protection
Chapter 6 Change Management and Workforce Digital Capabilities
Module 11 Property Rights, Legal Title and Dispute Resolution + Chapter 1 Ownership and Encumbrances from Mine to Customer
Chapter 2 Consignment Contracts, Private Sales and Auction Transactions
Chapter 3 Sanctions and Export Controls: Enforcement and Practice
Chapter 4 Restitution and Cultural Property Restrictions
Chapter 5 Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation
Chapter 6 Compliance Functions and Corporate Policies
Module 12 Gemmology and Laboratory Science + Chapter 1 Physical and Chemical Properties of Gem Minerals
Chapter 2 Gemological Instrumentation: Raman, FTIR, UV–Vis and LIBS/LA-ICP-MS
Chapter 3 Diamonds: The Four Cs, Natural and Laboratory-Grown Stones, and Fluorescence
Chapter 4 Coloured Gemstones: Geographic Origin, Treatment and Identification
Chapter 5 Pearls, Opals, Jadeite and Specialised Gem Materials
Chapter 6 Laboratory Reports, Second Opinions and Selection Standards
Module 13 Sourcing Strategies for Rough and Cut Stones, Trading Exchanges and Auctions + Chapter 1 Global Gemstone Exchanges and Trading Hubs: Specialisation and Rules
Chapter 2 Rough and Polished Stone Tenders and Auctions: Formats and Strategies
Chapter 3 Dealer Networks and Private Transactions
Chapter 4 Supplier and Intermediary Due Diligence
Chapter 5 Receiving Inspection, Quality Assurance and Custody Procedures
Chapter 6 Procurement Economics and Purchasing Performance Indicators
Module 14 Jewellery Manufacturing and Quality Management + Chapter 1 Jewellery Product Design: Design for Excellence and Ergonomics
Chapter 2 Casting, Stamping, CNC and Additive Manufacturing
Chapter 3 Stone Setting and Surface Treatments: Standards and Testing
Chapter 4 Statistical Process Control, Quality Inspection and Metrology
Chapter 5 Manufacturing Logistics and Factory-Level Traceability
Chapter 6 Occupational Health, Environmental Protection and Production Safety
Module 15 Retail Operations, Service and Customer Experience + Chapter 1 Boutique Design and Private Viewings
Chapter 2 Omnichannel Retailing and High-Value E-commerce
Chapter 3 Customer Relationship Management, Personalisation and Loyalty
Chapter 4 Retail Operations: Stock Control, Product Identification and Security
Chapter 5 After-Sales Service, Warranties and Repairs
Chapter 6 Team Development and Client Communication Standards
Module 16 Pricing, Product Range and Collection Management + Chapter 1 Product Range Strategy and Collection Architecture
Chapter 2 Pricing Methods, Premiums and Price Differentials
Chapter 3 Collection Life Cycles and Product Launch Calendars
Chapter 4 Revenue Management and Pricing Flexibility in Luxury Retail
Chapter 5 Product Range, Demand and Margin Analysis
Chapter 6 Price Books, Product Records, Controls and Compliance
Module 17 Auctions, Secondary Markets and Resale Strategies + Chapter 1 The Secondary Market: Institutions and Seasonal Dynamics
Chapter 2 Auction Lot Preparation: Attribution, Documentation and Value Presentation
Chapter 3 Selling at Auction: Strategy, Negotiation and Guarantees
Chapter 4 Buying at Auction: Due Diligence, Bidding and Post-Purchase Processes
Chapter 5 Market Analytics: Indices, Hedonic Valuation and Early Signals
Chapter 6 Legal, Tax, Logistics and Insurance Issues in the Secondary Market
Module 18 Gemstone and Jewellery Valuation and Appraisal + Chapter 1 Valuation Theory, Standards and Bases of Value: IVS, USPAP and RICS
Chapter 2 Market Data Collection, Normalisation and Modelling
Chapter 3 Gemstone Valuation Methods: Diamonds, Coloured Stones, Pearls and Specialist Materials
Chapter 4 Jewellery Valuation: Authorship, Condition and Completeness
Chapter 5 Valuation for Insurance, Secured Lending, Inheritance and Litigation
Chapter 6 Valuation Uncertainty and Risk: Ranges, Scenarios and Quality Assurance
Research Approach Academic development begins with a clear research question and appropriate methodological design. Analytical models are examined alongside international cases and applicable jurisdiction-specific legal requirements. Scientific and regulatory claims are evaluated through source verification and continuing methodological review.
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