Graduates of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program will be able to:
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a terminal professional degree designed for senior professionals, executives, consultants, and entrepreneurs who aspire to lead organizational transformation and manage business technological innovation to address the most complex managerial challenges.
This 60-credit advanced program integrates management science, applied research, and technological innovation to equip candidates with the analytical, strategic, and ethical competencies required to guide organizations in today’s dynamic and globalized business environment. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, ethical leadership, and strategic foresight within the context of technological disruption and digital transformation.
Concentration in Strategic Leadership and Change: Focuses on transformation management, competitive advantage, and the human dynamics of systemic change.
Concentration in Technological Innovation for Project Management: Centers on leveraging applied science and advanced data analytics to enhance project performance and agility.
Students learn to apply systems thinking and advanced analytics to generate practical knowledge and tangible solutions, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and executive practice.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theory and Fundamentals Courses | 18 | |
| BUS8000 | High-Impact Project and Innovation Strategy | 3 |
| BUS8100 | Intellectual Property and Patent Management | 3 |
| BUS8300 | Seminar on Global Business Environments | 3 |
| BUS8500 | Strategic Management for Project Leaders | 3 |
| BUS8600 | Executive Leadership and Organizational Innovation | 3 |
| BUS8700 | Leadership Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| Research Methodology Courses | 12 | |
| RES8800 | Advanced Applied Research Methods | 3 |
| RES8810 | Advanced Quantitative Research Design | 3 |
| RES8820 | Advanced Probability and Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| RES8830 | Operations Research and System Optimization | 3 |
| Dissertation Courses | 18 | |
| DIS9800 | Dissertation I: Proposal Development | 4 |
| DIS9810 | Dissertation II: Theoretical Framework and Methodology Development | 4 |
| DIS9820 | Dissertation III: Data Collection and Analysis | 4 |
| DIS9830 | Dissertation IV: Dissertation Writing and Defense | 6 |