Baker College

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to develop advanced business knowledge and applied research skills. The programme comprises 60 credit hours, including 33 credit hours of doctoral core and 9 credit hours of doctoral specialty requirements. Typical subject areas and course topics noted in the programme description include:

• Leadership theory and ethics, with a focus on ethical decision-making and applying leadership models in practice
• Quantitative research methods: gathering, analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and research findings to business stakeholders
• Organizational theory and behavior, exploring processes and theories within organizations and how to integrate them
• Global financial economy, examining how leaders leverage resources across different financial climates
• Advanced business theory and practice topics such as strategic management and organizational behavior
• Research methodology and applied research aimed at solving practical business problems

Entry requirements

The programme description specifies it is intended for applicants who already hold a master’s degree in business or a related field. No additional specific entry requirements are listed in the source text.

Career prospects

The DBA is presented as a pathway to senior leadership and specialist roles. Graduates are positioned to move from operational management into C-level positions (for example CEO, COO or chief innovation roles), pursue academic teaching and research at the college level, or work as high-level business consultants. The research and analytical training is framed as applicable to driving innovation, improving organisational performance and producing publishable applied research.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not list specific scholarships or funding; prospective applicants should check Baker College's graduate funding pages and contact the centre for graduate studies for available assistantships, scholarships, employer sponsorship options or other financial support for doctoral students.