Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Golden Gate University
Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed for experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers through applied research and advanced business knowledge. This rigorous program combines doctoral-level research with practical business applications.
Program Details
Total Units:
56 units
Format:
Blended Online / On-Campus
Level:
Doctoral
What You'll Learn
- Conduct advanced business research using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Develop expertise in data management and analytics
- Master marketing management and strategic planning
- Apply leadership theory to real-world business challenges
- Complete original research contributing to business knowledge
- Develop skills in academic writing and scholarly communication
Curriculum
Module 1
Core Research & Business Courses
- DBA 800: Doctoral Writing and Research Methods (4 units)
- DBA 801: Quantitative Research and Analysis (4 units)
Module 2
Core Research & Business Courses
- DBA 802: Qualitative Research and Analysis (4 units)
- DBA 850: Managing Data as an Asset (4 units)
Module 3
Core Research & Business Courses
- DBA 870: Marketing Management (4 units)
- DBA 880: Leadership Theory, Research and Application (4 units)
Module 4
Dissertation Phase
- DBA 810: Qualifying Exam (0 units)
- DBA 890: Dissertation Topic Proposal (8 units)
- DBA 891: Dissertation Proposal Defense (8 units)
- DBA 892: Dissertation Completion and Approval by Committee (16 units)
Program Options
- Complete all 56 units blended online in Indonesia
- Optional San Francisco Silicon Valley Immersion
Program Information
Total Units
56 units
Format
Blended Online / On-Campus
Level
Doctoral
San Francisco Campus Tuition
$65,800
($1,175 per unit)