Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a PhD program taught at Catholic University of America, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years full-time) options.

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) builds on master’s-level competencies for business and academic professionals. Students develop leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making, and research skills. The program includes a required business practicum and focuses on applied research in an area of specialization, along with professional communication and informed decision-making in cross-cultural business environments.

The DBA uses a convenient blended format in a Low Residency approach. Students complete online coursework and attend one on-campus immersion per term. Each immersion is three days in length and includes workshops, course orientations, course assignments, and consultation with faculty members. Full-time students can complete the program in four years, and the degree totals 60 credit hours.

The curriculum includes 21 SH of Core Courses, 15 SH of Research Courses, 12 SH of Concentration Courses, and 12 SH of Dissertation Courses. Concentration option: Management. The program prepares graduates for executive-level roles, starting a business or start-up, and faculty and administrative positions within universities.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at Catholic University of America for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Catholic University of America.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Catholic University of America as pre-requiste for admission in Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The DBA requires prior completion of a master’s degree in business administration or a business-related field. Students should read the DBA program’s admissions criteria prior to applying.

Please check detail of study units at https://nl.edu/graduate-school-of-business-and-leadership/programs/doctorate-of-business-administration/

• Executive-level roles in large businesses and organizations
• Opportunities to start your own business or start-up
• Faculty positions within universities
• Administrative positions within universities

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.