Program Overview
The Global Financial Management DBA program is a terminal degree designed for senior corporate leaders and government officials in China. This applied, professional doctorate focuses on preparing leaders to adapt to China's globalizing economy and transform its financial markets and economic structure. The program emphasizes the development of human capital and is offered jointly by the W. P. Carey School of Business and the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Global Financial Management DBA program is a terminal degree designed for senior corporate leaders and government officials in China. It serves as an alternative to traditional doctorates primarily aiming for academic careers.
This applied, professional doctorate focuses on preparing leaders to adapt to China's globalizing economy and transform its financial markets and economic structure.
Objectives:
- Nurturing leaders capable of driving transformative changes within the dynamic global environment
Description:
This program emphasizes the development of human capital as the essential catalyst for achieving program objectives. As a result, the DBA curriculum cultivates leaders aspiring to enact significant changes amidst China's evolving economic landscape.
Offered jointly
by the W. P. Carey School of Business and the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, this unique DBA program caters specifically to
Program Outline:
Content and Structure:
- 84 credit hours of coursework
- Required Core: 3 credit hours (1 course: DBA 705 Global Corporate Strategy)
- Electives: 60 credit hours
- Research component: 9 credit hours All official degree documentation (e.g., transcripts) must include both native language and official English translations
Entry Requirements:
For all applicants:
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Academic Qualifications:
- Applicants must have earned a Master of Business Administration, Master of Economics, Master of Finance, Master of Accountancy degree or a master's degree in a related field of specialization in business from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") is required in either the last 60 hours of the applicant's bachelor's degree program or in an applicable master's degree program.
- Official bachelor's and master's degree transcripts must be submitted, including all coursework listed in both the native language and an official English translation.
- This program is only offered in China.
