Doctor of Business Administration

Program Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration program at City University of Seattle is a terminal business degree designed for working professionals. It offers a flexible, affordable, and online format with a focus on leadership, technology, finance, and other business areas. Graduates are prepared for leadership and management roles in various industries, with networking opportunities and financial aid available.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This is a terminal business degree designed for working professionals.
• Completion time is as little as 3 years.
• Focus is on exploring **Leadership, Technology, Finance, Operations, Strategy, DEI, Marketing, Innovation, ESG, and Ethics.

• You can integrate work experience by applying theory and research to define your specialization as a consultant, leader, or educator.
• The program is **flexible, affordable, and online.

Outline:

• Pre-Entry Requirement: DBA 600 Introduction to Doctoral Program (1 credit)
• Business Administration Core (42 Credits):
• 8 courses covering topics like organizational development, financial decision making, technology implementation, and business strategy.
• Research Core (15 Credits):
• 5 courses covering research methods, design, and data analysis.
• Specialized Study Concentration (12 Credits):
• 4 courses in a specific area of interest, can be completed through independent study, current offerings, or developed for a specific industry.
• Dissertation (18 Credits):
• 6 courses focusing on developing a research proposal, conducting research, and writing a dissertation.
• Residencies (3 Credits):

Teaching:

• The program utilizes an interactive teaching model, with one hour of live virtual interaction with professors and classmates every other week.
• Doctoral faculty are subject matter experts with real-world experience.
• The program offers online delivery with opportunities for in-person residency sessions.

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for leadership and management roles in various industries, such as:
• CEO
• Company president
• Management analyst
• Professor
• Executive director
• The program provides networking opportunities with faculty, students, and alumni.

Other:

• The program requires an official transcript of a master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
A business degree is preferred.
• Financial aid opportunities are available, including grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
• CityU is a Yellow Ribbon school offering military tuition discounts and accepts benefits like the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance.
• Students can expect a high-quality education with a supportive community and a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.