EXECUTIVE DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Designed for seasoned executives, our Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program offers transformational learning experiences in small cohorts facilitated by our distinguished faculty.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PHASE ONE
Statement of personal motivation for pursuing a DBA at this time
Detailed professional resume
TOEFL, PTE, IELTS score(s)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution*
Graduate degree from an accredited institution*
Overview of potential dissertation research topic(s)
Intellectual contributions** Online application via BusinessCAS
PHASE TWO
Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university
Proposed time management plan
Expanded research proposal
(using feedback on your Phase 1 submission)
Interview with Academic Director***
Optional: copies of previously authored publications, substantial reports, theses that demonstrate your writing and/or research competencies
*A business-related masters degree or a doctoral degree is required for admission.
**Intellectual contributions are optional but not required for admission.
***Select candidates are invited for an interview.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
PHASE ONE
Complete Your Application
Access the online application via BusinessCAS and start the application process. Prior to submitting, make sure to attach any necessary materials and pay the $150 application fee.*
Overview of Potiential Dissertation Research Topic(s)
Consider this to be similar to an outline or abstract for a research topic (approximately half of a page). Keep in mind, if you move to Phase Two, you will be asked to write a three to five-page research paper on your proposed research topic.
Detailed Professional Resume
Prepare a resume to submit along with your online application. Make sure to consider this a resume for an Executive DBA program, not a resume for a job application. Be as specific and detailed as possible. Recruitment advisors are available to provide guidance on formatting, content, and design.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts can be requested online when you complete the BusinessCAS application. These must be from ALL colleges, universities, and other postsecondary educational institutions you previously attended.
*Application waivers available. Contact your recruitment advisor for more information.