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DBA

Leadership and Organizational Development

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ABOUT THE DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) IN LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Leadership & Organizational Development is a multidisciplinary, 100% online program designed for professional administrators, executives, and leaders in both public and private industry. The program highlights the practical application of research to leadership challenges in an effort to enhance organizational development and make a positive social impact. Students benefit from a curriculum focused upon real-world knowledge, executive-level problem-solving, thought-leadership in practice, and intensive emphasis upon applied research. The multidisciplinary approach to the curriculum prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in government, corporate, nonprofit, educational, or community organizations.

For more information on the DBA in Leadership & Organizational Development program, please fill out the form above!

POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Change Leadership Executive
  • Talent Development Director
  • Nonprofit Executive Director
  • Public Policy Advisor

Admission Criteria

Required:

  1. A conferred master’s degree from a regionally accredited university;
  2. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, or higher, on a four-point scale in all graduate coursework;
  3. Three years, or more, of industry experience in the selected field of study;
  4. Official transcript(s) for Master's Degree;
  5. Program admission application;
  6. Program admission essay* and Resume/CV

*Program admission essay is an opportunity to demonstrate to the committee why you wish to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of the Southwest and showcase graduate-level writing abilities for their consideration. The essay should be 1,000-1,500 words explaining what you hope to achieve by pursuing a doctoral degree, the personal strengths that will help you succeed in a doctoral program, and describe how obtaining a DBA will help you institute a positive social change within your chosen field or industry.

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The College of Business Administration at the University of the Southwest has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE Member status page.


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