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Marshall University ’ s Doctor of Business Administration
The Marshall University Doctor of Business Administration ( DBA ) program is a researchbased doctoral degree that combines a disciplined approach to scholarship with a focus on compelling problems of practice . The accredited DBA program is a 66-credit hour , three-year , hybrid curriculum that offers the opportunity to partner with world-class faculty researchers to explore relevant topics of interest .
Marshall University ’ s Lewis College of Business holds accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB International ). This is a global organization that provides quality assurance , business education intelligence and learning and development services . AACSB standards ensure quality and continuous improvement in collegiate business education . Because of this accreditation , the DBA program stands out with significant advantages compared to other programs .
Furthermore , the DBA is a flexible program designed to be compatible with executives ’ professional obligations , which means students will have an immediate network of top-level practicing executive classmates . The publication-
oriented approach provides students with the basis for authoring papers , articles , cases and other publications .
Students will learn a comprehensive combination of business research design and methods , applied business statistics and publication practicum , among many other essential topics . They will perform literature reviews , plan and perform research studies , analyze data and draw relevant conclusions that affect economic development and business innovation . Students will choose a concentration that focuses on one broad business area , and they will be required to complete a proposal and dissertation as part of the program .
The DBA program will allow students to advance their respective career in significant ways . Graduates of the program will be equipped for high-level positions in numerous sectors . They will be highly sought after for teaching positions at accredited , respected business schools nationwide . Some graduates may choose to take the knowledge they attained and apply that expertise to benefit their own companies and organizations . Each graduate will be equipped with an innovative understanding of business theory and practice .
Students will not only get a quality education rooted in excellence , but the DBA program is also affordable . For business executives and professionals motivated to reach their full potential , the flexibility and affordability of the program make it a wise investment . Marshall University proudly boasts that its DBA is one of the most affordable programs in the country . Basic tuition costs and fees for the DBA program are approximately $ 57,000 for a threeyear , 66-credit-hour program .
The Marshall University DBA is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2022 cohort . Learn more at www . marshall . edu / cob / graduate / doctor-of-business-administration .
Program Structure
• Three-year , cohort-based , hybrid program with online courses enhanced by face-toface meetings
• Substantial interactive , online activities between meetings
• Research is practice-inspired by the actual complex issues facing DBA participants ’ businesses
Mr . Wes Spradlin | ( 304 ) 746-8964 | Spradlin2 @ marshall . edu Associate Director , Brad D . Smith Graduate School of Business
• Full , 66-credit-hour doctoral program at a nationally respected research university and AACSB accredited business school