Doctorate of Business Administration

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) delivers a comprehensive program designed to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills, hone leadership abilities and develop an expertise in conducting and understanding research, methodology and evaluation. This fully online DBA program is designed to serve business and working academic professionals who want to propel their careers forward.

JIU’s faculty members develop and deliver a rigorous curriculum that is designed with professional development in mind. Our unique DBA perfectly balances courses and research so students will develop expert-level knowledge in their chosen field. Assignments are authentically based and are appropriate to the courses’ needs, whether it is problem-based or project-based learning. DBA students often turn their coursework into work projects for real and immediate benefits.

All too often, a large percentage of doctoral students across the country get through their program but become overwhelmed by the thought of producing a dissertation. JIU’s doctoral program is unique – we combine a Dissertation with a unique parallel advising track which supports our students’ academic progress from the outset and keeps their focus on degree completion. As with any doctoral degree, graduates will master the English language and applied research methodologies.

DBA Program Mission

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed to create new knowledge, and advance the professional development of practicing managers and professionals in the business arena: first by extending their knowledge of management science; and, second, by equipping them with broad research and process-management skills.