Doctor of Business Administration at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Robinson’s Doctor of Business Administration is a 3-year, cohort-based, part-time doctoral degree program designed for senior-level decision-makers. Upon graduation, you will be able to apply research methodology and business theory to practical problems, and develop new perspectives on leadership, global change, and decision making. Through this rigorous and intellectually stimulating process, you will be transformed on a personal and professional level.

Faculty: Robinson College of Business | Duration: Executive, part-time format: 3 years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Early Decision Deadline: December 7, 2026 Rolling Admissions Review: Applications are reviewed and decisions are posted upon individual submission. Next Cohort Start Term: Fall 2027 Cohort Size: Maximum 24 students | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Along with business-driven group research labs and dissertation labs, students also take research method and content courses, such as: DBA 9050 – Qualitative Research I and II DBA 9080 – Quantitative Research I and II DBA 9000 – Leadership to Create Human Value DBA 9020 – Philosophy and Practice of Engaged Scholarship DBA 9030 – Theory and Practice of Managing Organizations DBA 9040 – Theory and Practice of Digital Transformation DBA 9061 – Business Topics and Theory DBA 9110 – Influences and Limitations on Executive Decision-Making DBA 9120 – Evidence-Based Management DBA 9150 – Creating and Disseminating Research Knowledge

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are reviewed by a selection committee comprising faculty and the directors of the Doctor of Business Administration program. Potential candidates will be short-listed based on criteria that include: Master’s degree and previous coursework Managerial experience in senior positions Capacity for conducting applied scholarship Compatibility of professional goals with the objectives of the Doctor of Business Administration program Motivation and commitment Application Process Online application and $100 application fee Resume Essays (3 separate essays, 1-1.5 pages each) College transcripts Proof of Lawful Presence View application process instructions and get started on your application.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://gradapply.gsu.edu/apply/

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