Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program Mission
The mission of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree is to prepare scholars and professionals to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving business environment, enhance the skills necessary to advance the practice of business in a diverse global economy, to further the body of knowledge and research, and to balance the pursuit of high impact business practices.
DBA Program Learning Goals:
Graduates of the Doctor of Business Administration are able to:
- Demonstrate fluency within the chosen discipline
- Demonstrate support of current and emerging business theory, practice, and influences that support business administration strategy and organizational missions in changing environments
- Integrate appropriate principles and research methodologies frequently used in business research to solve current business administration problems
- Formulate effective solutions to real-world problems in business administration that improve the effectiveness of organizations in support of organizational missions
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to identify problems related to U.S. and foreign businesses and to respond artfully to these challenges. In addition, graduates will be empowered with the knowledge and skills required to work as leaders in U.S. business organizations, nongovernmental organizations and international entities.
Doctor of Business Administration (60 Credits)
- DBA700 Principles of Research and Writing
- DBA705 Research Methods and Business Statistical Anal
- DBA720 Quantitative Research Methodology
- DBA725 Qualitative and Case Study Research Methodology
- DBA715 Organizational Dynamics, Ethics and Decision-M
- DBA727 Business Innovation and Sustainability
- DBA730 Conflict Resolution and Negotiations
- DBA722 Accounting and Financial Management
- DBA750 Project Management Framework and Processes
- DBA752 Human Resources and Risk Management
- DBA701 Global Leadership and Business Communication
- DBA710 Global Business, Geo-Political and Social Issues
- DBA729 International Marketing in Business
- DBA760 BA Comprehensive Examination
- RES801 Business Administration Doctoral Residency I
- RES802 Doctoral Residency II
- DBA800 Doctoral Research I: Proposal Development
- DBA801 Doctoral Research II: Literature Review
- DBA802 Doctoral Research III: Methodology
- DBA803 Doctoral Research IV: Results and Findings
- DBA804 Doctoral Research V: Discussion and Conclusion
- DBA810 DBA Dissertation Defense
| Research Methods (12 Credit) | |
| DBA700 | Principles of Research and Writing (3) |
| DBA705 | Research Methods and Business Statistical Anal |
| DBA720 | Quantitative Research Methodology (3) |
| DBA725 | Qualitative and Case Study Research Methodology (3) |
| Organizational Leadership (9 Credit) | |
| DBA715 | Organizational Dynamics, Ethics and Decision-M |
| DBA727 | Business Innovation and Sustainability (3) |
| DBA730 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiations (3) |
| Management and Business Processes (9 Credit) | |
| DBA722 | Accounting and Financial Management (3) |
| DBA750 | Project Management Framework and Processes |
| DBA752 | Human Resources and Risk Management (3) |
| Global Business Leadership (9 Credit) | |
| DBA701 | Global Leadership and Business Communication |
| DBA710 | Global Business, Geo-Political and Social Issues |
| DBA729 | International Marketing in Business (3) |
| Dissertation Comprehensive Assessment (1 Credit) | |
| DBA760 | BA Comprehensive Examination (1) |
| Business Administration Residency (2 Credit) | |
| RES801 | Business Administration Doctoral Residency I (2) |
| RES802 | Doctoral Residency II (4) |
| DBA Dissertation (15 Credit) | |
| DBA800 | Doctoral Research I: Proposal Development (3) |
| DBA801 | Doctoral Research II: Literature Review (3) |
| DBA802 | Doctoral Research III: Methodology (3) |
| DBA803 | Doctoral Research IV: Results, Findings, and Di (3) |
| DBA804 | Doctoral Research V: Discussion and Defense (3) |
| Business Dissertation Defense (3 Credit) | |
| DBA810 | BA Dissertation Defense (3) |
Program Outline
Students must complete all courses, pass the comprehensive doctoral exam, and complete and a defend their dissertation. The dissertation must meet UOTP high quality standards.
| Research and Methods | Credits | |
| DBA 705 | Research Methods and Business Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| DBA 725 | Qualitative and Case Study Research Methodology | 3 |
| DBA 720 | Quantitative Research Methodology | 3 |
| Organizational Leadership | ||
| DBA 715 | Organizational Dynamics, Ethics and Decision-Making | 3 |
| DBA 727 | Business Innovation and Sustainability | 3 |
| DBA 730 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiations | 3 |
| Management and Business Processes | ||
| DBA 722 | Accounting and Financial Management | 3 |
| DBA 750 | Project Management Framework and Processes | 3 |
| DBA 752 | Human Resources and Risk Management | 3 |
| Global Business Leadership | ||
| DBA 710 | Global Business, Geo-Political and Social Issues | 3 |
| DBA 729 | International Marketing in Business | 3 |
| DBA 718 | Principles of Global Economics | 3 |
| DBA 701 | Global Leadership and Business Communication | 3 |
| Dissertation Comprehensive Assessment | ||
| DBA 760 | Doctoral Comprehensive Examination | 1 |
| Business Administration Residencies | ||
| RES801 | Doctoral Residency I | 1 |
| RES802 | Doctoral Residency II | 1 |
| Dissertation | ||
| DBA 800 | Doctoral Research I: Proposal Development | 3 |
| DBA 801 | Doctoral Research II: Introduction & Literature Review | 3 |
| DBA 802 | Doctoral Research III: Methodology | 3 |
| DBA 803 | Doctoral Research IV: Results and Findings | 3 |
| DBA 804 | Doctoral Research V: Discussion and Conclusion | 3 |
| Dissertation Defense | ||
| DBA 810 | Dissertation Defense | 5 |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
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General Admissions Requirements
- Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.
- Sign and submit an attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion. Equivalencies include a GED Certificate. Home schooled students must present a diploma that meets the requirements of the state in which it was issued. (Students with non-US credentials please see International Student Admissions Requirements below).
- Submit a completed application
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
Graduate Admissions Requirements
In addition to the general requirements listed to the left, applicants for a graduate program must provide the following:
- An undergraduate degree in order to enroll in University of the Potomac master’s programs: four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent in other countries.
- International applicants 16 with a 3-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee which will be based on students’ preparation.
- Two Letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. *This requirement may be waived for those students with Master level transfer credits*.
- One required essay, in MSWord document form, addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required for admission to the MBA, but is strongly preferred for students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline or lack the pre-requisite courses in business, finance and economics. Similarly, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the MSIT or MHCA, but is recommended.
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