Doctor of Business Administration

Affordable

$21,060 one year
$39,780 up to two years

Accelerated Degree

Earn your degree in as few as 12 months

*Up to 50% credit hrs - transfer available.

Convenient Start Dates

Start Dates: January 13, 205
& February 17, 2025

Comprehensive Program

51 Credit Hours

Earning a Doctorate in Business Administration

This degree combines the best of academic rigor and professional application.

The Ideal Student

Professionals choose this degree program for a variety of reasons including:

To transform themselves into dynamic problem-solvers and business leaders.
Distinguish them from colleagues and competitors

Academic vs. Professional Advanced Degree

Traditionally, a PhD leads to an academic career and is seen as adding to the body of knowledge while a DBA is more focused for working professionals who have practical experience in their field and wish to apply existing theories and knowledge to current business problems

Dissertation

Students will complete an Applied Doctoral Study Project (DSP).

Discover the Woods Difference

Five-week courses designed to help you graduate on your timeline.
Decide and follow a clear dissertation process and timeline.
Work with your faculty mentor right away on possible dissertation topics focused on your profession, industry, and interests.
Academic degree program created by expert faculty for executive-level professionals.

Course List

Foundation Courses must be completed before dissertation courses.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Required/Elective
BUS 715*	Decision Making and Analytics	3	Required
BUS 735	Advanced Financial Management	3	Required
BUS 751*	Strategy and Execution	3	Required
BUS 745	Applied Economics	3	Required
LDR 720	Ethical Leading	3	Required
LDR 760	Interpersonal Dynamics	3	Required
BUS 750*	Marketing and Social Media Strategy	3	Required
LDR 745	Management Concepts for Leaders	3	Required
LDR 780*	Special Topics	9	Required
RSH 715	Research Methods	3	Required
RSH 720	Quantitative Analysis	3	Required
RSH 740	Exploration of Qualitative Research	3	Required
DIS 780	Dissertation I	3	Required
DIS 781	Dissertation II	3	Required
DIS 790	Dissertation III	3	Required
DIS 791	Dissertation Continuation	1	Elective

Admissions Information

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