Doctor of
Business Administration

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Prepare for lasting influence in
business with Salem University.

MBA graduate who’s ready for new challenges? Develop the advanced knowledge and research capabilities you need to make an impact on business with Salem University.

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Credits

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Months

  • Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
  • 100% online coursework with no live sessions
  • Integrated dissertation completion
  • Build advanced knowledge in HR, strategy, and management
  • ACBSP-accredited business school
  • Work with thought-leader faculty

As a graduate of this program, you’ll understand:

  • Develop, conduct, evaluate, and present applied research that addresses practical business problems
  • Present evaluative information using professional business communication skills
  • To compare-and-contrast leadership theories, selecting those that enhance core business functions and are consistent with evidence-based leadership practices
  • To evaluate qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance leadership decision-making

Our online DBA program equips you for the highest level of practical leadership in business. Whether you’re interested in pursuing c-suite roles, starting a consulting business, or coaching emerging leaders, this program can help.

What will I learn in Salem’s online DBA program?

You’ll take a blend of advanced management and business courses while preparing your dissertation. The main coursework takes three semesters, while you complete your dissertation writing and defense on your schedule.

Semester One

  • The Craft of Dissertation Research & Writing
  • Current Issues in Leadership
  • Management as a Behavior Science
  • Program and Project Evaluation
  • Introduction to Dissertation Research

Semester Two

  • Ethics
  • Organizational Development & Change Management
  • Research Methods
  • Analytical Case Study Methods
  • Dissertation Proposal

Semester Three

  • Economic and Financial Theory
  • Strategy and Business Policy
  • Leadership in Global and Multicultural Organizations
  • Legal & Regulatory Environment of Business
  • Dissertation Research 1
  • Comprehensive Examination

Dissertation Research, Analysis, Presentation, & Defense – Custom Timeframe

  • Dissertation Research 2
  • Dissertation Research 3

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