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DBA Business Administration at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program at WVU offers experienced business professionals a pathway to explore academia, consulting, and advanced professional positions. With a focus on research, in-depth exposure to business literature, and a supportive environment through faculty guidance and mentorship, a comprehensive learning experience is provided to our students. The online delivery of the program allows students to seamlessly maintain momentum in their career while pursuing their doctoral degree.

Faculty: John Chambers College of Business and Economics  |  Duration: 54 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Statistics Bootcamp, Research Methods 1 - Introduction to Regression, Research Methods 2 - Cross Section Data Analysis, Research Methods 3 - Experimental Methods, Research Methods 4 - Causal Inference, Research Methods 5 - Non Cross Section Data Analysis, Business Pedagogy. Programme/major requirements total 54 credit hours.

Career pathways

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program at WVU offers experienced business professionals a pathway to explore academia, consulting, and advanced professional positions. The online delivery of the program allows students to seamlessly maintain momentum in their career while pursuing their doctoral degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the DBA is highly competitive; meeting the minimum standards for admission does not guarantee admission. A holistic admissions process considers minimum requirements as well as professional accomplishments and certifications. The program is delivered in a cohort-based online asynchronous format and begins in the summer. Success in the program requires significant commitment and time. The cohort design does not permit students to take courses outside of the prescribed sequence. Consideration for admission is only given to those applicants who have a completed application packet. Not all Areas of Emphasis will admit each year. To be eligible for admission, you must: Have a minimum of 5 years of work experience. Have a Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. For students who do not possess a Master’s degree, an accelerated Master's to DBA program is available. Once qualified to proceed with the application to the DBA, applicants will be required to submit additional documents, including: 1) a completed application - https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply/first-time-graduate-applicant 2) application fee 3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions 4) an up-to-date resume or CV 5) 2 Letters of Recommendation from individuals who are not family members or friends and can provide information about academic promise, ability to work with others, professionalism, and potential to succeed...

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 applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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