Overview

This Doctor of Business Administration DBA program from Westcliff University is designed for candidates who, having already completed a Masters program, are looking to further develop their practical and theoretical knowledge of the principles that govern global business. Our DBA program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills as well as in-depth knowledge of theory and applied research.

Students have the opportunity to explore challenges facing business today, including corporate social responsibility, globalization, and managing change. In keeping with our commitment to working adult professionals, we have one of the few doctoral programs in Southern California that allows students to complete their doctoral studies in a hybrid or online format.

The performance outcomes which are required for the completion of the program include class participation, response to discussion questions, writing research papers, group assignments, case study analyses, quizzes, Comprehensive Learning Assessments, and a Doctoral Dissertation.

Key facts:

The program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of theory and applied research. Doctoral students have the opportunity to explore the challenges facing business today, including corporate social responsibility, globalization, and managing change.

In keeping with our commitment to working adult professionals, we have one of the few doctoral programs in Southern California that allows students to complete their studies in a synchronous hybrid or online format.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Leadership and Creative Solutions Implementation
Management, Strategy, Planning and Implementation
Financial Risk in Business
Marketing Strategy & Consumer Behavior
Business Research Methods
Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-16 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Business Administration View 136 other PhDs in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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General requirements

The minimum academic requirements to apply to the Doctor of Business Administration Degree Program: An applicant with a Master-level degree and a 2.5 GPA from a regionally or nationally accredited institution can apply to Westcliff University.
Master’s degrees obtained outside of the United States will only be accepted if they have been evaluated by a member in good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or another nationally recognized credentialing service. In this case, the listed U.S. degree equivalency will be used.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 825 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 825 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 825 USD per credit during 36 months.

Online: $780 per credit hour

Living costs for Irvine

1560 - 2585 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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