Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at UMT is a practice-oriented, professional doctoral program intended for executives and senior managers who want to expand their knowledge, skills, and abilities to the fullest extent possible. Graduates possess the knowledge and experience to assume advanced positions in the management of organizations. A combination of analytical, practical, and research-based approaches is used to equip graduates with an understanding of management thought and practices, as well as a theoretical, philosophical, and real-world understanding of business administration principles and practices.
Course content reflects current business practices in best-of-class organizations. Courses balance nurturing an appreciation of the role of theory in effective management with practical, how-to insights.
While the emphasis of the program is directed toward managing in a technology-driven world, management basics that apply to all business organizations are covered. The program addresses the ethical and legal foundation for the student’s behavior in commercial, nonprofit, and government settings. It imbues the student with in-depth knowledge of managing organizations, programs, and projects. It describes how effective managers lead, how they make decisions, how they motivate.
Consistent with accreditation guidelines, the curriculum includes courses on ethical and global issues, the influence of political, social, legal and regulatory, environmental and technological issues, and the impact of demographic diversity on organizations. In addition, the curriculum includes foundation knowledge for business in behavioral science, economics, and mathematics and statistics, as well as emphasizing written and oral communication.
The DBA program requires the student to complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours at the doctoral level. Transfer credits are not granted toward the fullfillment of DBA requirements. Applicants to the DBA program must have earned a Master's Degree at an appropriately accrediated institution of higher learning or a minimum of 30 relevant graduate-level credits prior to formal admission ot the program.
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DBA Core Courses
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MGT 310
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Analytical Techniques in Research
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MGT 320
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Philosophical Foundations of Knowledge & Research
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MGT 350
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Evolution of Management Thought
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MGT 355
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Management as a Behavioral Science
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MGT 358
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Current Issues in Management
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MGT 359
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Managing Modern Business Operations
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MGT 360
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International Management
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MGT 365
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Economic and Financial Theory
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MGT 366
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Leadership and Ethics
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MGT 368
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Business-Government Relations
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MGT 395
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Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
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MGT 499
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Dissertation Research
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