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.

SequenceCreditsMonths*
Analytical Techniques in Research61 to 2
Philosophical Foundations of Knowledge & Research33
Evolution of Management Thought34
Qualifying Examination
Management as a Behavioral Science65 to 6
Current Issues in Management37
Managing Modern Business Operations38
International Management39
Economic and Financial Theory310
Advanced Research Methods610 to 11
Special Topics in Research611 to 12
Proposal Defense
Leadership and Ethics313
Business-Government Relations314
Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship315
Comprehensive Exam
Dissertation Research915 to 24
Dissertation Defense
Graduation6024

* Duration may vary depending on the dissertation topic chosen by the student and the time devoted to it.