Doctor of Business Administration

In the hybrid with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program, classes are offered in manageable, 14 week terms consisting of one hybrid class with a mandatory weekend face-to-face residency and one online class. Classes are a combination of 14 week and 7 week formats.

The CPT program temporarily allows international students with an F-1 visa to gain practical experience directly related to their major through employment, paid or unpaid internships, or cooperative (co-op) education.

• Taught in a hybrid model consisting of face-to-face and online classes
• All classes taught from a Christian worldview
• Small class sizes so you know your professors and classmates
• Competitive tuition rates

• Corporate Executive
• Consultant
• Business Professor
• Entrepreneur
• Market Research Analyst
• Corporate Education and Training

Applicants for the online Doctor of Business Administration degree program must meet the following:

• Hold a Master of Business Administration or a graduate degree with fundamental courses in accounting, finance, and statistics from a regionally-accredited college or university with a 3.0 cumulative GPA .
• Submit one recommendation.
• Submit a resume.
• Submit a professional goal statement to include:
  • Explanation of how your professional experience and academic background make you an ideal candidate for doctoral study;
  • Description of your specific area of interest. Explain how conducting research in this area will help you fulfill your career objectives; and
  • Description of your future career goals upon completion of this program.
• Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements, but show the potential for success in the Doctor of Business Administration program, may be admitted on a conditional basis. The student should submit 2 letters of recommendation for review by the program committee. Students admitted on a conditional basis to the Doctor of Business Administration program must earn a 3.00 grade point average in the first six semester hours of graduate work to continue in the program.
• International applicants from non-English speaking countries must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 71 iBT, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6, or the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) of 70. Scores must be no more than two years old and must be verifiable. See international student application for additional documents required for issuing the I-20.
• See "How Do I Apply" page for materials to submit with admission application.

Business Administration, D.B.A. (VESTA)

Location(s):

Specializations

• Business Intelligence and Analytics
• Cyber Security
• Health Administration

60 hours to include:

Required Major Courses

• BUS 700 - Orientation Seminar (residency I) (0)
• BUS 701 - Advanced Christian Worldview (3)
• BUS 702 - Enhanced Writing for Scholarship (3)
• BUS 720 - Business Knowledge Studies (3)
• BUS 721 - Human Resource Management (3)
• BUS 771 - Proposal I (1)
• BUS 772 - Proposal II (1)
• BUS 705 - Research Design and Methods (3)
• BUS 722 - Emerging Issues in Marketing (3)
• BUS 710 - Research Statistics (3)
• BUS 723 - Contemporary Issues in Business Ethics (3)
• BUS 773 - Proposal III (residency Ii) (1)
• BUS 724 - Leadership in Organizations (3)
• BUS 725 - Emerging Issues in Global Info Tech (3)
• BUS 774 - Proposal IV (1)
• BUS 726 - Advanced Managerial Communication (3)
• BUS 727 - Management Science and Analysis (3)
• BUS 775 - Proposal V (1)
• BUS 776 - Proposal VI (Residency III) (1)
• BUS 799 - Applied Learning Practicum (0)

Specialization

Pick a 12 hour specialization

Dissertation

• BUS 781 - Dissertation I (3)
• BUS 782 - Dissertation II (3)
• BUS 783 - Dissertation Continuation (0)

Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialization, DBA (VESTA)

Location(s):

The Business Intelligence and Analytics specialization is designed for doctoral students interested in focusing on the analytics and technology aspects of business organizations. Coursework examines emerging trends and threats, compliance issues, and strategy.

12 hours to include:

• BUS 740 - Seminar in Forecasting and Analysis (3)
• BUS 741 - Seminar in Mgt of Technology Strategy (3)
• BUS 742 - Seminar in International Issues (3)
• BUS 743 - Seminar in Building Technology Ventures (3)

The hybrid Doctor of Business Administration degree with CPT is designed for students who would like a DBA degree but are interested in specializing in the area of Cyber Security. Cybersecurity is an area of study that looks at advanced technologies, processes and practices that protects networks, computers and data from attack or unauthorized access. A DBA student with a Cybersecurity specialization is prepared for jobs in the areas of data base administration, security systems administrator, security consultant or analyst.

Cyber Security Specialization, DBA

Location(s):

12 hours to include:

• BUS 734 - Telecommunications and Network Security Management (3)
• BUS 735 - Enterprise Security and Risk Management (3)
• BUS 736 - Strategic and Enterprise Planning in Cybersecurity Management (3)
• BUS 737 - Seminar and Special Topics in Cybersecurity Management (3)

Health Administration Specialization, DBA (VESTA)

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The Health Administration specialization is designed for students interested in focusing on the field of Health Administration. The specialization allows students to examine many areas unique to the field of health administration.

12 hours to include:

• BUS 754 - Advanced Healthcare Policy and Economics (3)
• BUS 755 - Advanced Healthcare Informatics and Innovation (3)
• BUS 756 - Advanced Strategic Management and Innovation in Healthcare Administration (3)
• BUS 757 - Research Seminar and Special Projects in Healthcare Administration (3)

The hybrid Doctor of Business Administration with CPT offers a specialization in Project Management for the students who would like to focus on the project management process, time management, and quality control. This specialization offers business leaders the opportunity to focus on advanced skills in Project Management. A DBA student with a Project Management specialization is prepared for jobs in areas like executive management, consulting, economist, or logistician.

Project Management Specialization, DBA

Location(s):

12 hours to include:

• BUS 745 - Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems (3)
• BUS 746 - Program Risk Management Systems (3)
• BUS 747 - Strategic Application in Project Management (3)
• BUS 748 - Seminar and Special Topics in Project Management (3)

The hybrid Doctor of Business Administration degree with CPT is designed for students who would like a DBA degree but are interested in specializing in the area of Strategic Management. Strategic Management prepares students for advanced management careers with a focus on policy and procedure development needed to lead an organization. A DBA student with a Strategic Management specialization is prepared for jobs in the area of executive management, management analyst, or university professor.

Strategic Management Specialization, DBA

Location(s):

12 hours to include:

• BUS 730 - Seminar in Leadership Theory and Practice (3)
• BUS 731 - Seminar in Strategic Management in a Global Environment (3)
• BUS 732 - Emerging Topics in Strategic Management and Innovation (3)
• BUS 738 - Seminar and Special Topics in Strategic Management (3)