Doctorate in Business Administration

Overview

Direct impact on organizations

The Doctorate in Business Administration focuses on researching practical business and managerial issues through knowledge building, critique, and the systematic application of relevant theories and research to management practice. It is designed for those who want to make direct impact on their organizations, industry and communities through improved management practice. It is a research-based qualification with the same level of rigor and scholarship expected of any doctoral program.

Collaborative, 24 hour online learning

The Faculty of Business Graduate program’s proven online learning platform will be employed as the primary technology to deliver courses and to supervise dissertations. Students, faculty and staff are all connected, creating a dynamic, interactive learning environment while giving students the support and service they need.

Leading edge research, exceptional management talent

The DBA supports leading edge research in management thinking and practice by students and faculty who bring real world experience, knowledge and workplace context to the table. It helps build highly qualified management talent who will foster innovation and competitive advantage for business and government, world-wide.

Athabasca University Online Doctorate in Business Administration students will:

• Expand competencies in management research and practice
• Effectively conduct and evaluate management research
• Develop scholarship in management practice
• Communicate research findings and outcomes
• Create solutions to business and organizational problems that will increase competitive advantage
• Enhance professional credibility
• Derive intrinsic satisfaction from higher level learning

Accreditation

Athabasca University is a member of The Executive DBA Council (EDBAC). EDBAC is an international association of thirty-five programs with a presence in thirteen countries.