Program Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed for experienced professionals who are seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the principles that govern global business.

The program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of theory and applied research. Doctoral students have the opportunity to explore the challenges facing business today, including corporate social responsibility, globalization, and managing change.

In keeping with our commitment to working adult professionals, we have one of the few doctoral programs in Southern California that allows students to complete their studies in a synchronous hybrid or online format.

DBA Program Description

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for candidates who, having already completed a Masters program, are looking to further develop their practical and theoretical knowledge of the principles that govern global business. Our DBA program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills as well as in-depth knowledge of theory and applied research.

Students have the opportunity to explore challenges facing business today, including corporate social responsibility, globalization, and managing change. In keeping with our commitment to working adult professionals, we have one of the few doctoral programs in Southern California that allows students to complete their doctoral studies in a hybrid or online format.

The performance outcomes which are required for the completion of the program include class participation, response to discussion questions, writing research papers, group assignments, case study analyses, quizzes, Comprehensive Learning Assessments, and a Doctoral Dissertation.

The Doctor of Business Administration learning outcomes prepare students to:

• Articulate advanced scholarly business knowledge and concepts to develop strategic recommendations tailored to diverse organizational settings
• Select appropriate research methodologies and data-analysis tools to inform and execute strategic business decisions
• Evaluate how scholarly research and practical application enhance strategic business plans and contribute to organizational growth and competitive advantage
• Evaluate innovative methods that stimulate organizational growth, enriching and broadening the scope of business knowledge and practice
• Formulate innovative management practices informed by scholarly research to address contemporary and emerging challenges in organizations and industries