Program Description

The Doctoral Program in Business Administration is an academic and professional journey designed to prepare highly qualified leaders and specialists to face the complex challenges of the business world. With an innovative approach oriented towards the practical application of research, the program aims to improve managerial skills, encourage strategic decision-making, and promote solutions to real problems faced by organizations and companies.

The program stands out for its emphasis on applied research, encouraging students to investigate relevant and current issues, with the aim of generating impact in the corporate environment. Through collaborations with the market and partnerships with organizations, students will be encouraged to apply their academic skills in real business contexts, promoting a close connection between theory and practice.

Flexibility and innovation are key elements of the program, allowing students to follow research paths aligned with their interests and career goals. Experienced and dedicated faculty act as mentors, offering individualized support and scholarly guidance throughout the research process.

The program emphasizes the development of skills essential for professional success, including leadership, negotiation, communication, the corresponding courses in order to successfully complete their program.

Online

English and Spanish

60 credits  

10 semesters

Description

The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is the highest level of specialization in management, focusing on innovation and strategic decision-making through research. Unlike other doctoral programs, the DBA develops experts in a specific area, combining advanced theory with scientific methodologies to create innovative solutions within organizations. Graduates excel in executive roles, consulting, and academia, leading change and transforming industries with a knowledge-driven and innovation-focused approach.

Online

English, Spanish

3 years

60 credits

Program Objectives

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competence in the latest academic theories, concepts, technology-enabled opportunities, financially justified analysis, research operations, and market-based economy in a global field of business administration.
2. Demonstrate integration from business and non-business disciplines to generate novel ideas, strategies, and practical approaches to address business issues faced by senior leadership in organizations.
3. Demonstrate effective research skills, including formulation of a research problem; integration of previous publications into an appropriate literature review; design of a research study; data analysis; and ability to summarize and present the results.
4. Generate, evaluate, and assess the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for the purpose of responsible management.
5. Demonstrate an ability to address complex industry challenges using the frameworks of industry rules and regulations that build prescriptive conclusions and real-world experience and knowledge.

Faculty

Program Breakdown 60 credits

  • Market Analysis and Main Concepts in Marketing
  • Competitive Advantage Theory and Application
  • Human Resource Leadership
  • Management of Innovative Technologies I
  • Measuring the Added Value Proposition
  • Organizational Theory
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis 
  • Mixed Methods Research
  • Statistics for Data Analysis
  • Quantitative Research
  • Qualitative Research 
  • Human Resources
    • Effective Team Management
    • Leadership and Managing Team Dynamics
    • Planning for Organizational Pivoting
    • Policy and People Management
    • Strategic Partnerships in Human Resource Management   

  • Finance   
    • Accounting and Reporting in Finance
    • Econometrics and Finance
    • Financial Economics
    • Investment Strategies
    • Theory of Finance 

  • Management   
    • Business Management Essentials
    • Challenges in Contemporary Business Models
    • Managing Competition with Strategic Alliances
    • Management Tools of Effective Business Models
    • Strategic Organizational Management 

  • Applied Technologies
    • Advanced Effective Technologies
    • Business Analytics and Data Management
    • Artificial Intelligence in Business
    • Machine Learning Tools for Big Data
    • Management of Innovative Technologies II    
    • Dissertation Proposal and Research I
    • Dissertation Proposal and Research II
    • Dissertation Proposal and Research III
    • Dissertation Defense 

    Course Descriptions

    All applicants must meet the following requirements:

    1. Applicant must have completed and successfully defended their master’s degree.

    2. Submit an official, valid government-issued photo identification.

    3. This program does not accept the transfer of credits.

    4. Any document not in English must be accompanied by a certified translated copy.

    Financial Information

    Mandatory Fees:
    • Application Fee: $150
    • Technology Fee (one-time): $150
    • Graduation Fee: $400
    Tuition cost of the Doctorate in Business Administration program is $15,600.00.
    This amount does not include the cost of books, learning materials, or other applicable fees.
    Prospective students may apply for institutional scholarships or grants, as outlined in the university’s financial policies. Payment plans are also available to support students in managing tuition costs. For detailed information, please visit the Blackwell Scholarships & Grants page.

    Become a reference in the business world with our DBA.

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