All DBA students complete the same Doctoral Business Core and Research & Analytics Core regardless of concentration.
Students then complete nine credits of Applied Specialization coursework in their chosen concentration, followed by the Applied Doctoral Capstone.
Doctoral Business Core
Research and Analytics Core
Concentration: Select One (1) Concentration
General Business Concentration: Choose three (3) of the following courses:
The DBA with a concentration in General Business prepares scholar-practitioners to lead across a broad range of organizational and business contexts. Students in the General Business concentration develop advanced competencies in strategy, leadership, analytics, and applied research, with the flexibility to tailor their specialization coursework to their individual professional goals and organizational needs.
Selected courses must be advisor-approved.
Healthcare Administration and Leadership Concentration
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in Healthcare Administration and Leadership prepares executives and senior leaders to navigate the complex regulatory, economic, and operational landscapes of the healthcare industry. Students develop advanced competencies in healthcare policy, strategic system management, and quality improvement while mastering workforce leadership strategies essential for driving organizational performance and patient outcomes at the executive level.
Students will complete all of the following courses.
Organizational Leadership and Change Concentration
The DBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership & Change prepares executives and senior leaders to drive strategic transformation, manage complex change initiatives, and advance organizational performance across industries and sectors. Students develop advanced competencies in leadership theory, change management, and talent strategy at the executive level.
Students will complete all of the following courses.