The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program serves the needs of mature students, helping them to advance in their careers. The program is designed to graduate scholar practitioners who will set the standard for best practices and contribute to the solution of critical business and management problems through research, teaching, and consulting. The program is designed to serve the needs of both fully employed and full-time students with a background as experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. The program creates an opportunity for the student to demonstrate application of the knowledge and skills gained in the course work portion of the program and to demonstrate the critical thinking and analytical skills required to successfully complete the Doctoral Project.
Overview
Program Learning Objectives (PLO)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Produce scholarly written communication. (SLO1)
- Deliver advanced oral presentations. (SLO2)
- Demonstrate expert-level critical thinking to address complex business challenges through research. (SLO3)
- Evaluate ethical theories in complex business issues from a Christian worldview. (SLO4)
- Critically evaluate, synthesize, and contribute to business knowledge through rigorous research. (SLO5)
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Requirements
Completion Time
Curriculum
| D.B.A. Program Requirements | Sem. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Component 3 Courses 9 Semester Hours (Non-MBA holders must take the following or transfer in equivalents) |
ECN 500 Managerial Economics | 3 |
| FIN 500 Financial Management | 3 | |
| MKT 500 Marketing Management | 3 | |
| Core Component 4 Courses 12 Semester Hours |
BUS 860 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy | 3 | |
| MGT 800 Leadership in Organizations | 3 | |
| MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making | 3 | |
| Internship Component 2 Semester Hours |
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL). | |
| Internship I | 1 | |
| Internship II | 1 | |
| Elective Component 13 Semester Hours |
Elective I | 3 |
| Elective II | 3 | |
| Elective III | 3 | |
| Elective IV | 3 | |
| Elective V | 3 | |
| Research Component 3 Courses 9 Semester Hours |
RSC 810 Literature Review | 3 |
| RSC 900 Doctoral Research Methods | 3 | |
| Choose 1 (other can be elective) | ||
| RSC 905 Quantitative Analysis | 3 | |
| RSC 910 Qualitative Analysis | 3 | |
| Comprehensive Examination Component 2 Courses 9 Semester Hours |
DOC 901 Comprehensive Examination | 4.5 |
| DOC 902 Comprehensive Examination | 4.5 | |
| Project Component 4 Courses 15 Semester Hours |
DOC 910 Prospectus | 4.5 |
| DOC 911 Proposal | 4.5 | |
| DOC 912 Project | 4.5 | |
| DOC 913 Project Defense | 1.5 | |
| TOTAL D.B.A. | 60 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 60 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
- Complete Comprehensive Examinations and Doctoral Project.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
- F-1 students must maintain lawful status.
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