Business Administration, DBA
Do you want to pursue doctoral-level study without stepping away from your professional role? In this flexible program, you master scientific methods, business tools, and rigorous business concepts that enable you to enhance your organization's success.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
The W.P. Carey School of Business and all its programs are accredited ...
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Business Administration, DBA degree description
The Doctor of Business Administration is an applied professional doctorate designed for you as a senior professional with significant managerial experience who is seeking a terminal doctoral degree. The program combines advanced business knowledge with rigorous coursework in research methods to sustain and amplify you as a leader who aspires to instill transformative changes in global business practices.
The program provides you with opportunities to apply academic theories and tools to contribute to your organizations' success through practice-based research in supply chain management.
The program is designed to advance careers in senior leadership roles. You are equipped with the skills to effectively lead teams and shape complex transformations across industries.
Why study business administration at ASU?
Earn your business administration degree with real flexibility designed around working professionals, while keeping meaningful in-person connections with faculty and fellow candidates. As a DBA student, you draw on professional resources spanning diverse disciplines at ASU.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
60 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Core (3 credit hours) Electives (33 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information The dissertation requires an oral proposal and a final written document that is submitted to the advising committee. The written document must demonstrate doctoral-level depth and rigor, and an oral defense is required to complete the culminating experience.
DBA 721 Research Seminar I Research in Action (3)
DBA 792 Research (12)
DBA 799 Dissertation (12)
Fifteen credit hours can be transferred from an accredited master's degree program.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in business administration or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Curriculum Information The professional resume and personal statement should reflect a minimum of seven years of relevant leadership experience. There are no length or content requirements for the personal statement or the letters of recommendation.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this business administration degree prepares you for
Graduates can pursue opportunities in a variety of industries to analyze and solve global supply chain challenges. They are prepared to advance into roles as:
- administrators
- corporate executives
- senior consultants
- university teaching faculty
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
WPC Graduate Programs
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MCRD 350
wpcareydba@asu.edu
480-965-3332
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
