Business Administration (DBA) Program Information

Doctor of Business Administration

 

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Structured as a 60-semester credit program, the DBA curriculum blends taught interdisciplinary theoretical content and research techniques and designs. The program culminates in a research-based dissertation focused on a real problem facing today's business leaders and managers.

Over the course of the program, students develop the capacity to work independently and more in-depth, moving from prescribed content in the first year of the program, to supervised scholarly activities in the second year, to independent research focused on their areas of interest in the third year. Students may choose from multiple areas of business-related specialization for their research and dissertation.

Program Outcomes:

• Evaluate scholarly research, current and emerging theory and practice in a global business context.

• Apply theory and practice when addressing industry challenges.

• Synthesize relevant literature and theory for application in scholarly writing and business practices

• Develop research problem and applicable research questions.

• Execute rigorous research design.

• Analyze data results utilizing decision support tools and technology.

• Effectively communicate research to various audiences in professional settings.

• Apply professional ethics in all stages of research and analysis.