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Graduate Program

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

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.

Admissions Requirements

Program Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

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

  1. Produce scholarly written communication. (SLO1)
  2. Deliver advanced oral presentations. (SLO2)
  3. Demonstrate expert-level critical thinking to address complex business challenges through research. (SLO3)
  4. Evaluate ethical theories in complex business issues from a Christian worldview. (SLO4)
  5. Critically evaluate, synthesize, and contribute to business knowledge through rigorous research. (SLO5)

Mode of Instruction

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

Completion Time

 

ProgramFull Time
Standard (Yrs)		Part Time Standard (Yrs)Full Time 150% (Yrs)Part time 150% (Yrs)
D.B.A.4466

Curriculum

D.B.A. Program RequirementsSem. Hrs.
Foundation Component
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours
(Non-MBA holders must take the following or transfer in equivalents)		ECN 500 Managerial Economics3
FIN 500 Financial Management3
MKT 500 Marketing Management3
Core Component
4 Courses
12 Semester Hours		BUS 860 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility3
ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy3
MGT 800 Leadership in Organizations3
MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making3
Internship Component
2 Semester Hours		The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).
Internship I1
Internship II1
Elective Component
13 Semester Hours		Elective I3
Elective II
3
Elective III3
Elective IV3
Elective V3
Research Component
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours		RSC 810 Literature Review3
RSC 900 Doctoral Research Methods 3
Choose 1 (other can be elective)
RSC 905 Quantitative Analysis3
RSC 910 Qualitative Analysis3
Comprehensive Examination Component
2 Courses
9 Semester Hours		DOC 901 Comprehensive Examination4.5
DOC 902 Comprehensive Examination4.5
Project Component
4 Courses
15 Semester Hours		DOC 910 Prospectus4.5
DOC 911 Proposal4.5
DOC 912 Project4.5
DOC 913 Project Defense1.5
TOTAL D.B.A.60

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

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 60 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
  3. Complete Comprehensive Examinations and Doctoral Project.
  4. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  5. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
  6. F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General

Job Outlook and Salary:  Business

SOCOccupation
11-1011.00Chief Executives
11-1011.03Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00Sales Managers
11-3012.00Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00Facilities Managers
11-3013.01Security Managers
11-3051.00Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00Construction Managers
11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02Spa Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00Cost Estimators
13-1071.00Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00Logisticians
13-1081.01Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00Management Analysts
13-1141.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06Online Merchants
13-1199.07Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Primary Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Primary Learning Objectives (PLO)

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

  1. Employ advanced written communication skills to share complex information, organizational vision, and actionable guidelines to various audiences. (ILO1)
  2. Deliver advanced oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology. (ILO2)
  3. Demonstrate the skills, competence, and critical thinking required to design, execute, and evaluate creative and meaningful research in a field of specialization. (ILO3)
  4. Generate, evaluate, and assess the Christian ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for the purpose of responsible management. (ILO5)
  5. 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 Business Administration
Full Time Standard (Yrs)
4
Part Time Standard (Yrs)
4
Full Time 150% (Yrs)
6
Part time 150% (Yrs)
6

Curriculum

D.B.A. Program Requirements
Foundation Component
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours
(Non-MBA holders must take the following or transfer in equivalents)
ECN 500 Managerial Economics3
FIN 500 Financial Management3
MKT 500 Marketing Management3
Core Component
4 Courses
12 Semester Hours
BUS 860 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility3
ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy3
MGT 800 Leadership in Organizations3
MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making3
Internship Component
2 Semester Hours
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).
Internship I1
Internship II1
Elective Component
13 Semester Hours
Elective I3
Elective II3
Elective III3
Elective IV3
Elective V3
Research Component
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours
RSC 810 Literature Review3
RSC 900 Doctoral Research Methods3
Choose 1 (other can be elective)
RSC 905 Quantitative Analysis3
RSC 910 Qualitative Analysis3
Comprehensive Examination Component
2 Courses
9 Semester Hours
DOC 901 Comprehensive Examination4.5
DOC 902 Comprehensive Examination4.5
Project Component
4 Courses
15 Semester Hours
DOC 910 Prospectus4.5
DOC 911 Proposal4.5
DOC 912 Project4.5
DOC 913 Project Defense1.5
TOTAL D.B.A.60

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

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 60 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
  3. Complete Comprehensive Examinations and Doctoral Project.
  4. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  5. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
  6. F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General

Job Outlook and Salary:  Business

SOCOccupation
11-1011.00Chief Executives
11-1011.03Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00Sales Managers
11-3012.00Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00Facilities Managers
11-3013.01Security Managers
11-3051.00Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00Construction Managers
11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02Spa Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00Cost Estimators
13-1071.00Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00Logisticians
13-1081.01Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00Management Analysts
13-1141.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06Online Merchants
13-1199.07Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Concentrations

Beauty Management

CIP Code 52.0101

A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • HCA 540K Beauty and Health (3 units)
  • MGT 650K Consumer Management for Beauty Industry (3 units)
  • BUS 605K Entrepreneurship in Beauty Industry (3 units)

Business Analytics

CIP Code 30.7102

A program that prepares individuals to apply data science to solve business challenges. Includes instruction in machine learning, optimization methods, computer algorithms, probability and stochastic models, information economics, logistics, strategy, consumer behavior, marketing, and visual analytics.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • MIS 555 Business Analytics (3 units)
  • MIS 560 Database Management Systems (3 units)
  • MIS 570 Applied Decision Making (3 units)

Economics

CIP Code 45.0601

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • ECN 510 International Economics (3 units)
  • ECN 520 Money, Banking And Financial Systems (3 units)
  • ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy (3 units)

Finance

CIP Code 52.0801

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management

Courses Required (9 units)

  • FIN 510 Advanced Financial Management (3 units)
  • FIN 530 International Financial Management (3 units)
  • FIN 540 Financial Markets and Institutions (3 units)
  • FIN 550 Mergers, Acquisitions, Restructuring, and Corporate Governance (3 units)

Healthcare Administration

CIP Code 51.0701

A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • HCA 500 United States Health Care System (3 units)
  • HCA 510 Health Care Law and Ethics (3 units)
  • HCA 520 Dynamic Health Care Leadership (3 units)
  • HCA 530 Healthcare Human Resource Management (3 units)

Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism

CIP Code 52.0901

A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • HTT 500 Global Hospitality & Tourism (3 units)
  • HTT 505 Hotel Operations Management (3 units)
  • HTT 510 Restaurant & Culinary Management (3 units)

Human Resource Management

CIP Code 52.1001

A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • HRM 505 Compensation (3 units)
  • HRM 510 Staffing (3 units)
  • HRM 515 Training And Development (3 units)
  • HRM 520 Employment Law (3 units)

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

CIP Code 52.0203

A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Includes instruction in acquisitions and purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning, shipping and delivery management, transportation, quality control, resource estimation and allocation, and budgeting.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • MGT 605 Materials Management (3 units)
  • MGT 620 Operations Management and Supply Chain (3 units)
  • MGT 630 Quality Management in the Supply Chain (3 units)

Luxury Brand Management

CIP Code 52.1902

A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • MKT 560 Marketing & Consumer Behavior (3 units)
  • MKT 580 Luxury Brand Management (3 units)
  • MKT 590 Social Media and Digital Marketing (3 units)
  • MKT 595 Event Management (3 units)

Marketing

CIP Code 52.1401

A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • MKT 510 Marketing Channels Strategy (3 units)
  • MKT 520 Strategic Brand Management (3 units)
  • MKT 530 Strategic Retail Management (3 units)
  • MKT 550 Global Marketing Management (3 units)
  • MKT 550k Global Marketing Management (3 units)
  • MKT 560 Marketing And Consumer Behavior (3 units)
  • MKT 580 Luxury Brand Management (3 units)
  • MKT 590 Social Media and Digital Marketing (3 units)
  • MKT 595 Event Management (3 units)
  • MKT 805 Marketing Research and Competitive Strategy (3 units)

Management Information System

CIP Code 11.0101

A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.

Courses Required (9 units)

  • MIS 550 Enterprise Resource Planning for Managers (3 units
  • MIS 560 Database Management Systems (3 units)
  • MIS 580 IT Project Management (3 units)

Management Science

CIP Code 52.1301

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Courses Required (3 units)

  • MGS 600 Management Science
  • MGS 610 Strategic Analytics
  • MGS 630 Project Management
  • MGS 640 System Engineering Management
  • MGS 660 Strategic Brand Management

Quality and Cost Effective

Graduate

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

4 Years

Program Length

  • The structure of the lectures at IAU allows for shared experiences within the classroom, which was very useful, as many students come to IAU from all over the world. The teaching methods of the lectures are very appropriate and easy to understand, which fits working adults and distance learning students.

     

    Corporate Strategic Planning and Organizational Behavior are among the classes that were most beneficial for me. In the classroom, we discussed case studies to help relate the knowledge we’d gained to its real-world applications.

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    Marimuthu Nadason
    DBA 2011 Student

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