Doctor of Management (DM)

Like the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), the Doctor of Management (DM) is a professional doctorate degree. However, instead of a focus on business administration and quantitative subject areas, the focus of the DM is on management. Earning a DM provides management professionals and business degree holders with the advanced skills in research, analysis, theory and practice needed to attain leadership positions in business, government, or education. 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.

Major: CIP Code 52.0213

Related Jobs: Organizational Leadership

Job Outlook and Salary: Management Analysts

Overview

Requirements

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

Employ advanced written communication skills to share complex information, organizational vision, and actionable guidelines to various audiences. (SLO1)
Deliver advanced oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology. (SLO2)
Demonstrate the skills, competence, and critical thinking required to design, execute, and evaluate creative and meaningful research in a field of specialization. (SLO3)
Generate, evaluate, and assess the Christian ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for the purpose of responsible management. (SLO4)
Demonstrate effective information literacy skills including formulation of research problems; integration of previous publications into an appropriate literature review; design of a research study; data analysis; ability to summarize and present the results. (SLO5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Completion Time

Program	Full Time Standard (Yrs)	Part Time Standard (Yrs)	Full Time 150% (Yrs)	Part time 150% (Yrs)
DM Degree	3	3	4.5	4.5

Curriculum

D.M. Components		Sem.Hrs.
Foundation Component 3 Courses 9 Semester Hours (Students who do not hold masters in business, management, or related field must take 3 of the following or transfer in equivalents)	MGT 810 Leading Innovation and Change	3
	MGT 820 Global Strategic Management	3
	MGT 830 Global Leadership	3
	MGT 840 Knowledge Management	3
	MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making	3
	MGT 880 Managing Team Dynamics	3
	ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing/APA *	3
Core Component 6 Courses 18 Semester Hours	MGT 801 Executive Leadership Strategy	3
	MGT 802 Executive Marketing Strategy	3
	MGT 803 Executive Financial Management	3
	MGT 804 Executive Decision-Making Strategy	3
	MGT 805 Global Business Etiquette	3
	MGT 806 Business and Research Ethics	3
Dissertation Component 6 Courses 24 Semester Hours	DIS 901 Entry	4.5
	DIS 911 Diagnosis	4.5
	DIS 921 Feedback	4.5
	DIS 931 Solution	4.5
	DIS 941 Evaluation	4.5
	DIS 951 Final Defense	1.5
Doctor of Management (D.M.) Total Units		42

*51 units with prerequisites. For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 42 Sem. Hrs. of prescribed curriculum.
Complete Dissertation.
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.

Overview

Requirements

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

Employ advanced written communication skills to share complex information, organizational vision, and actionable guidelines to various audiences. (ILO1)
Deliver advanced oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology. (ILO2)
Demonstrate the skills, competence, and critical thinking required to design, execute, and evaluate creative and meaningful research in a field of specialization. (ILO3)
Generate, evaluate, and assess the Christian ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for the purpose of responsible management. (ILO5)
Demonstrate effective information literacy skills including formulation of research problems; integration of previous publications into an appropriate literature review; design of a research study; data analysis; ability to summarize and present the results. (ILO6)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Completion Time

Doctor of Management
Full Time Standard (Yrs)	3
Part Time Standard (Yrs)	3
Full Time 150% (Yrs)	4.5
Part time 150% (Yrs)	4.5

Curriculum

D.M. Components
Foundation Component 3 Courses 9 Semester Hours Students who do not hold masters in business, management, or related field must take 3 of the following or transfer in equivalents
MGT 810 Leading Innovation and Change	3
MGT 820 Global Strategic Management	3
MGT 830 Global Leadership	3
MGT 840 Knowledge Management	3
MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making	3
MGT 880 Managing Team Dynamics	3
ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing/APA *	3
Core Component 6 Courses 18 Semester Hours
MGT 801 Executive Leadership Strategy	3
MGT 802 Executive Marketing Strategy	3
MGT 803 Executive Financial Management	3
MGT 804 Executive Decision-Making Strategy	3
MGT 805 Global Business Etiquette	3
MGT 806 Business and Research Ethics	3
Dissertation Component 6 Courses 24 Semester Hours
DIS 901 Entry	4.5
DIS 911 Diagnosis	4.5
DIS 921 Feedback	4.5
DIS 931 Solution	4.5
DIS 941 Evaluation	4.5
DIS 951 Final Defense	1.5
Doctor of Management (D.M.) Total Units	42

*51 units with prerequisites. For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 42 Sem. Hrs. of prescribed curriculum.
Complete Dissertation.
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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Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

3 Years

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Student Testimonials

While working full-time as an Assistant Manager at Latent View Analytics, I completed my program at IAU. The structured dissertation track and courses like Executive Leadership Strategy enhanced my critical thinking and leadership skills. Professors like Dr. Sherm and Dr. Tehrani provided invaluable support, and the flexibility of the program made it manageable and impactful.

Karthik Sreeram Ramachandran
DM 2025 Student
As the first graduate of IAU’s Doctor of Management program, I now serve as a Business and Marketing professor at the same institution. The program’s practical focus and strong faculty support, especially from Dr. Sherm, Dr. Tehrani, and Dr. Assaf, helped me bridge industry experience with academic excellence. It shaped my leadership, research, and teaching in lasting ways.

Nozila Zoda
DM 2025 Student
The DM program enhanced my executive skills with a more confident approach and a different dynamic. Meeting classmates from different parts of the world has greatly enriched both my professional and personal life. I have connected with peers who are already established professionals in their respective countries, and these connections are invaluable and life-changing.

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Rocio Pacheco
DM 2025 Student
As Vice President at Reliance Industries Ltd, I completed my Doctorate in Management at IAU while working full-time. The flexible program and support from Dr. Sherm and Dr. Tehrani helped me explore real healthcare challenges in India and inspired my goal to open a multispeciality hospital.

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Umesh Desai
DM 2025 Student