Illustration of a Typical DBA Program
UMT strongly encourages students to complete the DBA in TWO years, to the extent feasible, as shown in the illustration. Of course, the actual duration may vary depending on the dissertation topic selected and on the time and effort devoted to the work by the student.
Sequence | Credits | Months* |
---|---|---|
Analytical Techniques in Research | 6 | 1 to 2 |
Philosophical Foundations of Knowledge & Research | 3 | 3 |
Evolution of Management Thought | 3 | 4 |
Qualifying Examination | – | – |
Management as a Behavioral Science | 6 | 5 to 6 |
Current Issues in Management | 3 | 7 |
Managing Modern Business Operations | 3 | 8 |
International Management | 3 | 9 |
Economic and Financial Theory | 3 | 10 |
Advanced Research Methods | 6 | 10 to 11 |
Special Topics in Research | 6 | 11 to 12 |
Proposal Defense | – | – |
Leadership and Ethics | 3 | 13 |
Business-Government Relations | 3 | 14 |
Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship | 3 | 15 |
Comprehensive Exam | – | – |
Dissertation Research | 9 | 15 to 24 |
Dissertation Defense | – | – |
Graduation | 60 | 24 |
* Duration may vary depending on the dissertation topic chosen by the student and the time devoted to it.