D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration
Degree: Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) | Total Hours: 54 | Department: Management and Marketing | School: John Massey School of Business | Major Code: 134
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program was approved in 2025 and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The program delivers advanced, practitioner-oriented business education for experienced professionals, with concentrations in Strategic Management and Organizational Leadership. The DBA prepares students for leadership roles in industry and consulting, with an emphasis on applied research.
Vision and Mission
The JMSB DBA strives to be the recognized leader for AACSB accredited doctoral business study that is accessible, affordable, and applicable. The JMSB strives to improve lives, organizations, and communities through excellent teaching, mentorship, and preparation of leaders who focus on purpose and conscious capitalism.
Admissions Requirements
- A master’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA, normally from an accredited MBA program. Students without an accredited MBA must complete the following prerequisite courses or approved equivalents: ACCT 5233 Accounting for Managers, BUS 5253 Data Analysis for Managers, ECON 5133 Managerial Economics, FIN 5213 Financial Management.
- A minimum of five years of progressive business experience including at the managerial level or higher.
- A completed application, resume, and two letters of recommendation verifying work experience.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate college work. No more than nine graduate hours from an accredited doctoral program may be transferred into the DBA.
Admittance is limited to 25 students per year. After all application materials are received, the DBA Admissions Committee reviews the file and reports to the Dean of Graduate Studies, who then informs candidates of the admission decision.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (24 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 6103 | Purpose & Conscious Capitalism | 3 |
| MNGT 6203 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| MNGT 6303 | Foundations of Doctoral Research | 3 |
| MNGT 6403 | Applied Research Design | 3 |
| MNGT 6503 | Research Methodologies | 3 |
| MNGT 6603 | Strategic Managerial Communication | 3 |
| MNGT 7403 | Conscious Leadership & Change Management | 3 |
| CIS 7303 | Data Mining & Pattern Recognition | 3 |
Option Courses — Choose Option A or B (12 hours)
Option A: Strategic Management
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 7503 | Accounting & Performance Analysis | 3 |
| BLAW 7103 | Contract Law & Mediation | 3 |
| MKT 7403 | Marketing & Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MNGT 7903 | Strategic & Purpose Driven Decision-Making | 3 |
Option B: Organizational Leadership
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 7503 | Strategic Financial Leadership | 3 |
| MNGT 7203 | Conflict Management & Negotiation | 3 |
| MNGT 7603 | Creativity & Problem-Solving | 3 |
| MNGT 7803 | Strategic & Purpose Driven Leadership | 3 |
Individualized Research and Application Courses (18 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 8103 | Research Design & Proposal | 3 |
| MNGT 8903 | Doctoral Research Project (repeatable up to 15 hours) | 15 |
Total Hours Required: 54