Business Administration, DBA

Contact: Susan Cochran
Office: BB Room 421
Email: colesdba@kennesaw.edu
Web address: http://coles.kennesaw.edu/dba/

Program Description

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a three-year program for experienced professionals who want to continue their careers while pursuing doctoral level studies. The program is delivered primarily through a combination of on-campus weekend and five-day residencies augmented by online experiences designed to maximize the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty. Students will achieve an in-depth understanding of the major research issues in business, develop in-depth quantitative and qualitative research skills, and conduct independent applied business research. Upon completion of the DBA, graduates as practitioner-scholars can pursue faculty positions at academic institutions or may apply their skills in advanced positions within their current organization or through consulting.

General Requirements for Admission to the Coles DBA

The Coles DBA admission process is highly competitive and designed to identify applicants with the skills, background, and experience necessary to complete the requirements of a doctoral degree program. There is a five-step process for admission. Applicants submit different application materials at each step and are notified after a review of their materials whether they need to submit materials for the next step. For directions on how to apply, applicants should review the information at http://coles.kennesaw.edu/dba/admissions_process.htm.

The application process begins during the summer, enrollment decisions are made in the fall for admittances to a DBA cohort beginning during the following summer semester. Applicants offered admittance to a cohort but who are unable to attend will need to reapply for a future cohort. All students who have been admitted to the DBA program are required to register for the specified number of courses each semester in order to remain in good standing. 

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit is not permissible for any part of the Coles Doctor of Business Administration program.

Program of Study