Business Administration, D.B.A.

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Program Director: Dr. Jeff Moser

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a terminal degree for the practitioner in their industry. The DBA provides for a better understanding of the landscape of business and allows for both a personal development and professional enhancement to help the student pursue a multitude of opportunities

Admission Requirements

Official transcripts showing a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application/enrollment fee - This will be collected at the time you fill out the online application.
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of reference (include contact information as part of the application)
Comprehensive essay of at least 500 words that includes the following:
- The purpose for pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration
- Reasons for choosing the University of Mary
Selected candidates will interview with the GTSB Faculty Admission Committee. After all admissions materials have been submitted and an interview has been conducted, an admissions decision will be made.

Prerequisite

Graduate-level statistics course
- Can be completed during the first year of the program if not completed as part of the master’s degree.

Program Requirements

Required Courses:

BUS 810 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 815 - Vocation of a Business Leader 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 820 - Organizational Transformation 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 826 - Contemporary Leadership Theory 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 830 - Moral Decision Making 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 835 - Organizational Values and Virtues 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 840 - Strategies for Building Organization 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 845 - Financial Accounting 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 850 - Change Management 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 860 - Group Dynamics & Team Management 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 906 - Foundations of Applied Research 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 910 - Practical Research 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 915 - Quantitative & Qualitative Methods 3 Semester Credit(s)
HUM 999 - Doctoral Studies Assessment 0 Semester Credit(s)

Capstone:

BUS 921 - Doctoral Research 1-15 Semester Credit(s) repeated as needed until 15 credits are earned
BUS 899 - Continuing Enrollment 1 Semester Credit(s) * students must enroll in BUS 899 to complete the Final Research Defense if not completed in BUS 921. This course is not required for students who complete their Defense during BUS 921 enrollment.

Total: 54 Semester Credits

Program length: 3 academic years / 9 semesters / 144 weeks