Business Administration (DBA)

Business Administration (DBA) Program Information

Doctor of Business Administration

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.

Additional Program Information

Business Administration (DBA) Program

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Program Handbook

Not Applicable - No specialized program handbook for this program.

Program Mission & Outcomes

Mission

To graduate managers, business leaders, and scholar practitioners who are able to:

Contribute to a deeper understanding of business and management processes in an increasingly complex world through applied research, teaching, and scholarship;
Continuously improve their performance and the quality of their business decisions through reflective practice and lifelong learning;
Make a difference in the life of their organizations, professions, and the larger world-wide community through service to social and professional organizations and by conducting themselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

Program Outcomes

Graduates will master foundational theories and concepts in the field of business administration, including an in-depth knowledge of theory and practice in one area of specialization determined by the student’s research interests.
Graduates will possess knowledge of global trends and issues required of successful 21st Century managers and business leaders.
Graduates will have an interdisciplinary understanding of the complex nature of business problems expected of a business and management generalist.
Graduates will be able to synthesize and analyze scholarly research publications.
Graduates will be able to plan, execute, and apply scholarly research.
Graduates will be able to implement research findings through management policy and practice in organizations.
Graduates will be able to communicate management and business theories, research findings, and best practices through such professional activities as teaching, consulting, and scholarly publication.
Graduates will be prepared to engage in lifelong learning and use the latest theoretic insights, research, and practical knowledge in making decisions.
Graduates will be prepared to manage differences through an appreciation for diversity and associated multiple perspectives within the business organization.
Graduates will be prepared to participate in interdisciplinary, international, community service organizations, or professional communities of practice to seek out and foster desirable change.
Graduates will be prepared to participate in scholarly journals, professional conferences, and other venues that will enable them to understand and conduct themselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards.