Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at the Graduate School of Business focuses on developing advanced knowledge and research skills for business and management professionals. It combines coursework in functional areas with elective specializations and emphasizes practical application of theories. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and academia. It is accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 to proceed to the specialization track.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at the Graduate School of Business focuses on applying theoretical knowledge to advance management and business practices. It's considered the most appropriate post-MBA program by international business and management schools because it combines academic research and business practices to develop personal and professional skills. The program aims to: Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competence in the latest academic theories, concepts, technology-enabled opportunities, financially justified analysis, research operations, and market-based economy in a global field of business administration. Demonstrate integration from business and non-business disciplines to generate novel ideas, strategies, and practical approaches to address business issues faced by senior leadership in organizations. Demonstrate effective research skills, including formulating research problems; integrating previous publications into an appropriate literature review; designing a research study; analyzing data; and summarizing and presenting results. Generate, evaluate, and assess the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for the purpose of responsible management. Demonstrate the ability to address complex industry challenges using frameworks of industry rules and regulations that build prescriptive conclusions and real-world experience and knowledge.
Outline:
The DBA program requires 60 credit hours, completed in a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 semesters. It involves 12 courses (3 credit hours each) during the coursework phase, covering functional areas and various management techniques. The program structure includes:
- Term 1:
- DBA911: Applied Statistics in Management
- DBA912: Research Methodology and Philosophy of Management Research
- DBA9E2: Econometrics
- Term 2:
- DBA913: Advanced Topics in Strategic Management
- DBA914: Advanced Studies in Marketing
- DBA915: Advanced Studies in Human Resources Management
- Term 3:
- DBA916: Advanced Studies in Finance and Investment
- DBA917: Advanced Studies in Operations Management Students who don't meet the GPA requirement or credit hour requirements after 6 or 12 semesters must appeal to the Graduate School of Business Academic Committee (GSBAC). Students who complete credit hour requirements but have a GPA below 3.0 can register for a maximum of 3 courses to improve their GPA. Students must declare their dissertation field by the end of the fourth semester.
Careers:
The DBA program prepares graduates for various career paths, including: Senior Management Positions: Leading and overseeing departments and teams. Consultancy: Providing expert advice and solutions to organizations. Entrepreneurship: Launching and managing businesses. Government and Non-Profit Organizations: Contributing to policy-making and organizational management. Academia: Teaching, conducting research, and publishing scholarly articles. The specific career opportunities may vary depending on individual skills, experience, and industry trends.
Other:
The DBA program is accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU). The program duration is 4 terms, with a total of 63 credit hours.
