The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program serves the needs of mature students, helping them to advance in their careers. The program is designed to graduate scholar practitioners who will set the standard for best practices and contribute to the solution of critical business and management problems through research, teaching, and consulting. The program is designed to serve the needs of both fully employed and full-time students with a background as experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. 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.
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Education: IAU requires evidence of an earned bachelor and master degree. At least one degree must be in a related major or discipline. Other disciplines may be acceptable and shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and they may require prerequisite courses. All degrees must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. IAU understands the differing rigor of schools and grading scales around the world, and IAU evaluates prior academic credentials within their own context. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends a minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience.
Information Technology: Possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the graduate level.
Curriculum Vitae (CV). A CV demonstrating experience and qualifications including a thorough review of an applicant’s educational background, employment history and highlighting main accomplishments at each position.
Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest will contain three parts: Personal Statement, Professional Statement, and Research Statement. Each part will be described below.
Letter of Recommendation. Two letters of recommendation should be requested from professionals in academia or industry who can comment on the applicant’s:
Maximum Total Credit Awarded:
Program | Full Time Standard (Yrs) | Part Time Standard (Yrs) | Full Time 150% (Yrs) | Part time 150% (Yrs) |
---|---|---|---|---|
D.B.A. | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
D.B.A. Program Requirements | Sem. Hrs. | |
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Foundation Component3 Courses9 Semester Hours(Non-MBA holders must take the following or transfer in equivalents) | ECN 500 Managerial Economics | 3 |
FIN 500 Financial Management | 3 | |
MKT 500 Marketing Management | 3 | |
Core Component4 Courses 12 Semester Hours | BUS 860 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy | 3 | |
MGT 800 Leadership in Organizations | 3 | |
MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making | 3 | |
Internship Component2 Semester Hours | The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL). | 2 |
Elective Component13 Semester Hours | The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any graduate courses (500+) that are not a requirement. | 13 |
Research Component3 Courses9 Semester Hours | RSC 900 Doctoral Research Methods | 3 |
RSC 810 Literature Review | 3 | |
Choose 1 (other can be elective) | ||
RSC 905 Quantitative Analysis | 3 | |
RSC 910 Qualitative Analysis | 3 | |
Comprehensive Examination Component2 Courses9 Semester Hours | DOC 901 Comprehensive Examination | 4.5 |
DOC 902 Comprehensive Examination | 4.5 | |
Project Component4 Courses15 Semester Hours | DOC 910 Prospectus | 4.5 |
DOC 911 Proposal | 4.5 | |
DOC 912 Project | 4.5 | |
DOC 913 Project Defense | 1.5 | |
TOTAL D.B.A. | 60 |
*69 units with prerequisites. For the course descriptions, click here.
Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201
Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General
Job Outlook and Salary: Business
SOC | Occupation |
---|---|
11-1011.00 | Chief Executives |
11-1011.03 | Chief Sustainability Officers |
11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
11-3012.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers |
11-3013.01 | Security Managers |
11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
11-3051.01 | Quality Control Systems Managers |
11-3051.02 | Geothermal Production Managers |
11-3051.03 | Biofuels Production Managers |
11-3051.04 | Biomass Power Plant Managers |
11-3051.06 | Hydroelectric Production Managers |
11-3071.00 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
11-3071.04 | Supply Chain Managers |
11-3111.00 | Compensation and Benefits Managers |
11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers |
11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers |
11-9021.00 | Construction Managers |
11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling |
11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers |
11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other |
11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
11-9179.02 | Spa Managers |
11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other |
11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers |
11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers |
11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers |
11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers |
11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers |
13-1051.00 | Cost Estimators |
13-1071.00 | Human Resources Specialists |
13-1081.00 | Logisticians |
13-1081.01 | Logistics Engineers |
13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts |
13-1082.00 | Project Management Specialists |
13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
13-1199.00 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
13-1199.04 | Business Continuity Planners |
13-1199.05 | Sustainability Specialists |
13-1199.06 | Online Merchants |
13-1199.07 | Security Management Specialists |
25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Education: IAU requires evidence of an earned bachelor and master degree. At least one degree must be in a related major or discipline. Other disciplines may be acceptable and shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and they may require prerequisite courses. All degrees must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. IAU understands the differing rigor of schools and grading scales around the world, and IAU evaluates prior academic credentials within their own context. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends a minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience.
Information Technology: Possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the graduate level.
Curriculum Vitae (CV). A CV demonstrating experience and qualifications including a thorough review of an applicant’s educational background, employment history and highlighting main accomplishments at each position.
Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest will contain three parts: Personal Statement, Professional Statement, and Research Statement. Each part will be described below.
Letter of Recommendation. Two letters of recommendation should be requested from professionals in academia or industry who can comment on the applicant’s:
Maximum Total Credit Awarded:
Doctor of Business Administration | |
---|---|
Full Time Standard (Yrs) | |
Part Time Standard (Yrs) | |
Full Time 150% (Yrs) | |
Part time 150% (Yrs) |
D.B.A. Program Requirements | |
---|---|
Foundation Component3 Courses9 Semester Hours(Non-MBA holders must take the following or transfer in equivalents) | |
ECN 500 Managerial Economics | 3 |
FIN 500 Financial Management | 3 |
MKT 500 Marketing Management | 3 |
Core Component4 Courses 12 Semester Hours | |
BUS 860 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy | 3 |
MGT 800 Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making | 3 |
Internship Component2 Semester Hours | |
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL). | |
Elective Component13 Semester Hours | |
The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any graduate courses (500+) that are not a requirement. | |
Research Component3 Courses9 Semester Hours | |
RSC 900 Doctoral Research Methods | 3 |
RSC 810 Literature Review | 3 |
Choose 1 (other can be elective) | |
RSC 905 Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
RSC 910 Qualitative Analysis | 3 |
Comprehensive Examination Component2 Courses9 Semester Hours | |
DOC 901 Comprehensive Examination | 4.5 |
DOC 902 Comprehensive Examination | 4.5 |
Project Component4 Courses15 Semester Hours | |
DOC 910 Prospectus | 4.5 |
DOC 911 Proposal | 4.5 |
DOC 912 Project | 4.5 |
DOC 913 Project Defense | 1.5 |
TOTAL D.B.A. | 60 |
*69 units with prerequisites. For the course descriptions, click here.
Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201
Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General
Job Outlook and Salary: Business
SOC | Occupation |
---|---|
11-1011.00 | Chief Executives |
11-1011.03 | Chief Sustainability Officers |
11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
11-3012.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers |
11-3013.01 | Security Managers |
11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
11-3051.01 | Quality Control Systems Managers |
11-3051.02 | Geothermal Production Managers |
11-3051.03 | Biofuels Production Managers |
11-3051.04 | Biomass Power Plant Managers |
11-3051.06 | Hydroelectric Production Managers |
11-3071.00 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
11-3071.04 | Supply Chain Managers |
11-3111.00 | Compensation and Benefits Managers |
11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers |
11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers |
11-9021.00 | Construction Managers |
11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling |
11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers |
11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other |
11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
11-9179.02 | Spa Managers |
11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other |
11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers |
11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers |
11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers |
11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers |
11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers |
13-1051.00 | Cost Estimators |
13-1071.00 | Human Resources Specialists |
13-1081.00 | Logisticians |
13-1081.01 | Logistics Engineers |
13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts |
13-1082.00 | Project Management Specialists |
13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
13-1199.00 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
13-1199.04 | Business Continuity Planners |
13-1199.05 | Sustainability Specialists |
13-1199.06 | Online Merchants |
13-1199.07 | Security Management Specialists |
25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
CIP Code 01.0102
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CIP Code 45.0601
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CIP Code 52.0801
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CIP Code 51.0701
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CIP Code 52.0901
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Courses Required (9 units)
CIP Code 52.1001
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Courses Required (9 units)
CIP Code 52.0203
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CIP Code 52.1902
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CIP Code 52.1401
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CIP Code 11.0101
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