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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Haskayne School of Business. The DBA is a full-time, doctoral program that allows senior-level professionals to complete the degree while continuing their career. The program provides flexibility, with in-person learning complemented with online learning sessions.

Faculty: Haskayne School of Business  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the program requires a minimum of 24 units. Twenty-one of these are from seven core courses required of all students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

See the Future Students website: . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Admission , the program requires: a) At least 10 years of management experience, including seven years at the senior management or executive level, or at least five years’ experience as lecturer/instructor in a relevant field in a college or university program. b) A post-baccalaureate degree (e.g., MBA or relevant business-focused Master’s degree) from a recognized institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale. Students presenting credentials in an area other than business may be required to complete a qualifying period to gain a general business background before beginning the regular doctoral course requirements. c) Students who do not present an MBA or other master’s degree from a recognized postsecondary institution may be considered for admission.

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

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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