D.B.A. Business Administration at University of South Florida

Programme overview

Doctor of Business Administration for experienced executives, focused on rigorous applied research that informs decision-making in industry and government. The terminal degree also prepares graduates for clinical faculty positions and is AACSB accredited.

Faculty: Muma College of Business | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 72 credit hours post-bachelor's; 3-year cohort programme (six 5-month semesters) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

72 credit hours: shared core (5), research methods (15), additional required courses (12), directed research (9), issue courses (10), dissertation proposal (4) and dissertation. Classes meet all day for two consecutive days roughly one weekend a month, supplemented by online activity.

Career pathways

Executives and senior professionals; graduates are qualified for clinical faculty positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements as well as the programme requirements. Master's degree, or in exceptional circumstances a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum US GPA of 3.00 or equivalent (additional preparatory coursework may be required); at least 12 years of professional experience, at least 5 at senior managerial, senior technical or executive level; statement of purpose; resume; interview.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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