Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Academic Overview & Description

Rigorous applied research doctorate preparing executives to solve complex enterprise problems through empirical quantitative analysis, organizational design, and market disruption modeling.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Doctoral Research Scholarship: $4,000 merit award distributed across dissertation phases

Tuition Rate

$810 per credit hour

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ master's GPA (MBA or related field)

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Official master's transcripts, professional CV, 1,000-word research proposal concept

Letters of Recommendation

Two executive or academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Phoenix's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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