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Graduate Program

DBA in Management Science (DBA-MgS)

The Doctor of Business Administration in Management Science (DBA-MGS) 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.  Additionally, students will better understand business organizational performance by developing data-driven decision-making skills.

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 clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner (ILO1).
  2. Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology (ILO2).
  3. Use critical thinking to improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications (ILO3)
  4. Exhibit awareness of professional standards, Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making (ILO5).
  5. Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research into technology firms specializing in management of information systems and research what tools are currently being utilized to manage business operations effectively. Use research to write a paper indicating differences in how each firm is applying and managing data for its client (ILO6).

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. in Mg.S.4466

Curriculum

D.B.A. in Mg.S. Program RequirementsSem. Hrs.
Core Component
Choose one
9 Semester Hours		BUS 860 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (Required)3
ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing / APA (Required)3
Choose 1 (other can be elective):
ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy3
MGT 800 Leadership in Organizations
MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making
D.B.A. in Mg.S. Major Component
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours		MGS 600 Management Science
MGS 610 Strategic Analytics
MGS 630 Project Management3
MGS 640 System Engineering Management3
MGS 660 Strategic Brand Management3
Internship Component
8.5 Semester Hours		The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, including TAP 700, an internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).8.5
Research Component
2 Courses
6 Semester Hours		RSC 900 Doctoral Research Methods3
Choose 1 (other can be elective)
RSC 905 Quantitative Analysis3
RSC 910 Qualitative Analysis
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 920 Prospectus4.5
DOC 921 Literature Review4.5
DOC 922 Proposal4.5
DOC 923 Project4.5
DOC 924 Project Defense0.5
TOTAL D.B.A. in Ms.G.60

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 60 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete internship requirement.
  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

Major 2: CIP Code 52.1301

Related Jobs:  Management Science, General 

Job Outlook and Salary:  Management Occupations

SOCOccupation
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
15-1212.00Information Security Analysts
15-1299.00Computer Occupations, All Other
15-1299.01Web Administrators
15-1299.02Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
15-1299.03Document Management Specialists
15-1299.04Penetration Testers
15-1299.05Information Security Engineers
15-1299.06Digital Forensics Analysts
15-1299.07Blockchain Engineers
15-1299.08Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
15-1299.09Information Technology Project Managers
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 clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner (ILO1).
  2. Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology (ILO2).
  3. Use critical thinking to improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications (ILO3)
  4. Exhibit awareness of professional standards, Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making (ILO5).
  5. Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research into technology firms specializing in management of information systems and research what tools are currently being utilized to manage business operations effectively. Use research to write a paper indicating differences in how each firm is applying and managing data for its client (ILO6).

Mode of Instruction

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

Completion Time

 

D.B.A. in Mg.S.
Full Time Standard (Yrs)
4
Part Time Standard (Yrs)
4
Full Time 150% (Yrs)
6
Part time 150% (Yrs)
6

Curriculum

D.B.A. in Mg.S. Program Requirements
Core Component
4 Courses
12 Semester Hours
BUS 860 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (Required)3
ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing / APA (Required)3
Choose 1 (other can be elective):
ECN 800 Economic Theory and Policy3
MGT 800 Leadership in Organizations
MGT 860 Managerial Decision Making
D.B.A. in Mg.S. Major Component
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours
MGS 600 Management Science
MGS 610 Strategic Analytics
MGS 630 Project Management3
MGS 640 System Engineering Management3
MGS 660 Strategic Brand Management3
Internship Component
8.5 Semester Hours
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, including TAP 700, an internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).
Research Component
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours
RSC 900 Doctoral Research Methods3
Choose 1 (other can be elective)
RSC 905 Quantitative Analysis
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 920 Prospectus4.5
DOC 921 Literature Review4.5
DOC 922 Proposal4.5
DOC 923 Project4.5
DOC 924 Project Defense0.5
TOTAL D.B.A. in Mg.S.60

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 60 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete internship requirement.
  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

Major 2: CIP Code 52.1301

Related Jobs:  Management Science, General 

Job Outlook and Salary:  Administrative Services and Facilities Managers

SOCOccupation
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
15-1212.00Information Security Analysts
15-1299.00Computer Occupations, All Other
15-1299.01Web Administrators
15-1299.02Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
15-1299.03Document Management Specialists
15-1299.04Penetration Testers
15-1299.05Information Security Engineers
15-1299.06Digital Forensics Analysts
15-1299.07Blockchain Engineers
15-1299.08Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
15-1299.09Information Technology Project Managers

Quality and Cost Effective

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

2 Years

Program Length

Graduate

Level

LA, OC (CA)

Campus

Quality and Cost Effective

Graduate

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

2 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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