Doctor of Business Administration
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The degree of Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) is a research doctorate that focuses upon business practice. The D.B.A. (like the Ph.D.) often requires significant coursework beyond the masters level. Upon successful completion the title of "Doctor" is awarded and the post-nominals of DBA can be used.
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[edit] Contribution
The choice of "D.B.A. or Ph.D.?" is always relevant for those considering a doctorate and its contribution. The research focus of the typical D.B.A. addresses applied business issues, with the results providing professional outcomes that are of direct relevance to the student's business or profession. Research is both theoretical and practical. The D.B.A. thesis is at the same level as a Ph.D. in terms of effort, rigour, contribution to knowledge, supervision and assessment. A Ph.D. in the meantime is more concerned with developing theory and is more appropriate for people who wish to become professional researchers, or who wish to pursue a career in academia.
[edit] Recognition
The D.B.A. is sometimes virtually identical to the Ph.D. in Business Administration. The U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation recognize numerous research-oriented doctoral degrees such as the D.B.A. as "equivalent" to the Ph.D. and do not discriminate between them [1]. In the United Kingdom, the Economic and Social Research Council [2] recognises PhD and DBA programmes at approved institutions. The EDAMBA is the European Network of Doctoral Programmes in Business Administrations [3], and helps participating schools to improve the quality of their provision and also provides a Summer Research Academy to support students from participating schools.
[edit] Structure
Typical entry requirements include MBA, MSc (Mgt) or similar Masters degrees, or equivalent qualifications in general management, or in a functional field by examination awarded by a professional body. Often Universities will also ask for significant experience in a managerial or professional supervisory position involving responsibility for strategic or professional development issues. The D.B.A. normally requires a significant thesis, dissertation or final comprehensive project including a formal defense and approval by nominated examiners or an officially sanctioned and qualified doctoral review committee. The degree is conferred when all coursework, testing, and written research is completed satisfactorily and when it has been examined, reviewed and approved by the awarding institution.
The D.B.A. degree may have a specialization such as management science, technology management, organizational behavior, economics, or finance. Many business schools offer both D.B.A. and Ph.D. programs in various fields. Curricula may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Under the Bologne Process [4] it is stated that the normal duration of a doctorate should correspond to 3-4 years of full time study.
[edit] Notable Persons with DBA Degrees
- Clayton M. Christensen - is the Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, with a joint appointment in the Technology & Operations Management and General Management faculty groups.
- Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries - is the The Raoul de Vitry d'Avaucourt Chaired Professor of Leadership Development at INSEAD and director of the INSEAD Global Leadership Centre.
- Michael E. Raynor - is a Canadian writer, a consultant with Deloitte Consulting LLP, the Distinguished Fellow with Deloitte Research, and an expert on business management practices.
- Julia Teahen - is the President of Baker College Online, the online campus of Baker College, a private, non-profit, educational institution in the fields of business and technical management.
[edit] Schools Offering DBA Degrees
[edit] Americas
Argosy University, DBA offered in 18 locations across the US.- Anderson University, DBA offered in Anderson, IN. U.S.
- Alliant International University, DBA and Joint DBA and PhD offered.
- Baker College, DBA offered.
- Boston University School of Management, DBA offered.
- Columbia Southern University, DBA offered.
Universidad Francisco Marroquin DBA offered.- Golden Gate University, DBA offered.
- Harvard Business School - both DBA and PhD Degree Programs offered depending on curriculum.
- Jones International University, DBA offered 100% online.
- Kennesaw State University, DBA offered.
- Louisiana Tech University, DBA offered.
- University of Mississippi, joint DBA program.
- Newport International University (Wyoming) - DBA or Ph.D. in Business Administration
- Northcentral University Both DBA and PhD Degree offered.
- Nova Southeastern University, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, DBA offered.
- University of Phoenix DBA offered online.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - The School of Management offers a DBA Program.
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières DBA offered.- Université de Sherbrooke, both DBA and PhD degrees offered in Canada.
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale DBA offered.
- Wilmington University DBA offered.
[edit] Europe
Aston University Both DBA and PhD Degree offered, UK.- University of Bath - DBA in Higher Education Management, UK.
- Bournemouth University - DBA part time program delivered, UK.
- Bradford School of Management]] - DBA, PhD, MBA, MSc, & LLB degree programmes offered, UK.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Bradford_School_of_Management
- Brunel University Offers both PhD and DBA, UK.
Business School Lausanne, Switzerland Offers DBA Course.
Cardiff University MSc, MBA and DBA Degrees offered, UK.- Cranfield University Both DBA and PhD Degree offered, UK.
Dauphine (Paris Dauphine University) - Both EDBA and PhD Degree Programs offered with completion options in LUISS University, Rome and Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA.- Durham Business School, in UK.
Instituto de Empresa - Both DBA and PhD Degree Programs offered.
Edinburgh Business School - Both DBA and PhD Degree Programs in EU.- European University, Switzerland Offers DBA Course.
- Glamorgan Business School - Both DBA and PhD Degree offered, UK.
- Grenoble Ecole de Management DBA and Joint DBA offered with the University of Mississippi, USA, the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and the Tongji University, China.
- Henley Management College - Both DBA and PhD Degree Programs in UK.
- Heriot Watt University DBA Degree with distance learning option, UK.
International University of Monaco - Both DBA and PhD Degree Programs offered in Monte Carlo-Monaco.- International School of Management - Both DBA and PhD Degree Programs offered with completion options in Paris, New York, Tokyo, and Shanghai.
- Kingston Business School DBA part time program delivered, UK.
- University of Manchester Both DBA and PhD Degree offered, UK.
- University of Newcastle upon Tyne - Both DBA and PhD Programmes offered, UK.
- Northumbria University - Both DBA and PhD Programmes offered on a part and fulltime basis, UK.
- University of Portsmouth The Portsmouth Business School offers both MBA and DBA programs and other professional doctorates, UK.
- Sheffield Hallam University DBA Offered, UK.
- University of Strathclyde Offers both PhD and DBA, UK.
- University of Surrey The School of Management offers both PhD and DBA, UK.
- Swiss Management Center, Switzerland - offers an accredited DBA program.
[edit] Oceania
Charles Darwin University - DBA Offered, Australia.- Charles Sturt University- (CSU) DBA Offered, Australia.
- Curtin University of Technology- DBA Offered, Australia.
- Gibaran Business School - DBA Offered, Australia.
Massey University - Both DBA and PhD Degree Programs in New Zealand.- Monash University- DBA Offered, Australia.
- Murdoch University- DBA Offered, Australia.
- University of Newcastle - DBA offered, NSW, Australia.
- RMIT University – (previously Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) DBA Offered, Australia.
- Southern Cross University- (SCU) DBA Offered, Australia.
- Swinburne University of Technology- DBA Offered, Australia.
- University of Western Australia - DBA Offered, Australia.
- Victoria University, Australia - DBA Offered, Australia.
- University of South Australia - DBA Offered, Australia.
- University of Wollongong - Both DBA and PhD Degree Programs in Australia.
