Doctoral Program

Doctoral students enroll in eighteen courses, spanning a three year period. Each course has an eight-week duration, and students enroll in one course each eight-week session, totaling six courses in each year. The DBA program admits new students twice a year, in late August and early January. Those who begin in August will have class meetings on designated Thursday evenings year-round, and those who begin in January will have class meetings on designated Saturdays year-round to accommodate people balancing a variety of demands in their personal and professional lives. The first two years of study include a blend of academic theory and practical research. The third year concludes classroom studies, marked by a comprehensive exam, and enrollment in dissertation courses complete the curriculum.