In the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, industry and academic professionals build upon master’s-level core skills and knowledge to develop a higher level of competence in conducting action research, in the comprehension of theoretical and applied literature in a chosen business discipline, and in the attributes essential to university teaching.
The Doctor of Business Administration student will develop critical knowledge and skills for success, in service to the profession and the community, in future professional development, and in attaining credentials and skills essential to leading, consulting, and teaching. Action research projects build skills in execution of actual change efforts and enhance evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. Leadership strategies are honed to continuously improve products and operations in times of dynamic adaptation and change.
The Doctor of Business Administration program is designed to help students develop competencies in performing and understanding research, oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, leadership, business ethics, and diversity. The DBA programs enhance students’ current careers and aids in changing their careers.
The following DBA concentrations are offered:
- Accounting
- Customized Professional Concentration
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
The DBA program is designed to meet the special requirements of working academic and business professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills to meet the changing needs of modern organizations and serve the needs of capable students. The College of Business welcomes and encourages students from diverse academic backgrounds.
The DBA program is scheduled to permit busy professionals to balance the demands of career, family, and school. Students meet the programs’ requirements by completing courses in-residence and online.
