Doctor of Business Administration

Program Objectives

 Advance Professional Practice: To bridge the gap between academic research and executive decision-making, enabling graduates to apply scholarly insights to real-world business challenges.

 Cultivate Thought Leadership:To empower graduates to become subject-matter experts capable of influencing industry standards and organizational policy.

 Foster Original Research:To develop the capability to execute complex, rigorous, and original research that contributes new knowledge to the business discipline.

 Promote Ethical Stewardship: To instill a commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics, global responsibility, and sustainable leadership.

 Enhance Strategic Vision: To sharpen the ability to analyze global trends and implement long-term strategic solutions at the board and executive levels.

Curriculum Structure & Expected Courses

1. Doctoral Core Requirements (36 Credits)

 DBA 701: Philosophy of Business & Management Research (3)

 DBA 705: Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (3)

 DBA 710: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3)

 DBA 715: Global Strategic Management & Policy (3)

 DBA 720: Leadership in a Globalized Economy (3)

 DBA 725: Ethics, Governance, and Corporate Sustainability (3)

 DBA 730: Organizational Theory & Complex Systems (3)

 DBA 735: Data Analytics for Executive Leadership (3)

 DBA 740: Doctoral Seminar: Emerging Business Trends (3)

 DBA 745: Comprehensive Doctoral Qualifying Examination (3)

 DBA 750: Research Prospectus Development (6)

2. Research & Dissertation Phase (24 Credits)

 DBA 800: Dissertation Proposal & Defense (6)

 DBA 850: Dissertation Research & Writing (12)

 DBA 900: Final Dissertation Defense (6)

Areas of Specialization & Career Pathways

Executive Leadership: C-Suite Executive, Board Member, or Organizational Strategist.

 Consulting: Senior Management Consultant, Business Advisor, or Policy Consultant.

 Academia: University Professor, Dean, or Director of Research.

 Public/Non-Profit: International Policy Director, NGO Strategist, or Public Sector Administrator.

Research Areas

 Executive Decision-Making: Analyzing the intersection of behavioral economics and strategic policy.

 Sustainable Corporate Models: Evaluating long-term value creation and CSR impact on organizational longevity.

 Global Market Complexity: Exploring the influence of geopolitical shifts on international trade and business operations.

 Adaptive Leadership: Investigating leadership models required for digital disruption and rapid organizational change.

Learning Outcomes

 • Critically analyze and apply advanced management research to complex, multifaceted business environments.

 • Demonstrate mastery in designing and executing independent, original research that addresses significant industry or societal problems.

 • Communicate sophisticated business findings effectively to academic, professional, and policy-making audiences.

 • Synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge to develop innovative solutions for organizational growth and societal impact.