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academia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accelerate your career with the fully online DBA program. You can achieve your degree in three years at a part-time pace. This flexible format empowers you to earn your graduate degree without disrupting your current career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to upgrade your theoretical understanding or gain experience in applied research, UM-Flint\u2019s DBA degree facilitates skills acquisition and provides high-value, collaborative relationships with peers and world-class faculty that encourage your growth as a leader in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">On This Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/business-dba\/#highlights\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/business-dba\/ #curriculum\">Online Doctorate of Business Administration Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/business-dba\/#career-outlook\">Career Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/business-dba\/#admission\">Admission Process and Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"highlights\">Why Earn Your DBA Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Craft Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harness your industrious nature in UM-Flint\u2019s online DBA program, and receive intensive training in evidence-based decision-making, theory application, and research methods. Learn how to address strategic issues with actionable insights and enact position change in organizational performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Promote Practical Theory Application<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DBA program curriculum encourages you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice through action-based, hands-on learning. Whether you implement your classroom theory to work in your current place of employment or a new career role, you grow as a global-minded problem solver equipped with transferable skills and effective solutions in an ever-changing workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Improve your critical thinking and analytical skills by participating in enterprising research opportunities. Play an active role in resolving problems related to strategic behavior, evaluating issues related to competitive advantage, and addressing a firm\u2019s efficiencies and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Achieve Your Career Goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your DBA degree to advance your career and promotional prospects further. Your DBA degree prepares you to strengthen your position within your industry, as well as broaden your repertoire of theoretical models, frameworks, and methodological techniques that provide a new, research-based perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Outstanding International Accreditation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s Doctor of Business Administration program is the first and only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AACSB <\/a>International-accredited program in the state of Michigan. Not only does this distinguished recognition set our program apart from other universities, but it also ensures the quality and value of our DBA degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/02\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB.png\" alt=\"AACSB Accredited mark\" class=\"wp-image-3212\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/02\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB.png 1200w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/02\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/02\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB-1024x346.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/02\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB-768x259.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"curriculum\">Online DBA Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The online DBA program emphasizes business strategy and research, ensuring you are equipped with the necessary research methodologies, interpersonal and communication skills, and an understanding of the global economy to be an innovator in business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because a strong business strategy incorporates expertise from various fields, our DBA degree prioritizes an interdisciplinary approach and draws upon UM-Flint faculty\u2019s diverse wealth of knowledge and experience. Faculty from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/som\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Management<\/a> and visiting professors offer varied approaches and perspectives, which provide you with a comprehensive understanding of firm strategy and performance in a global economy. This attention to business strategy is a distinguishing factor of our DBA program and strengthens your business instincts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, our curriculum utilizes an applied research model, which means all seminars focus on a theory-to-practice model. The purpose of this model is to train scholars who excel not only in the classroom but also in the real world. As a graduate of the DBA program, you become skillful in putting theoretical knowledge into practice and yielding tangible, high-value results.&nbsp;<br><br>View full <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16310&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DBA program curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#dedfe1\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Year 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>(Foundations: Theory &amp; Research Methods)<br><\/strong><br><em>Fall semester (two 3-credit-hour seminars; one 1-credit-hour introductory seminar)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MGT 701 &#8211; Becoming an Applied Researcher (first five weeks of semester)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MGT 702 &#8211; Applied Research Methods &amp; Design&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MGT 782 &#8211; Contemporary Theories of Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><em>Winter semester (two 3-credit-hour seminars)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SCM 712 &#8211; Applied Qualitative Methods (3)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MGT 783 &#8211; Global Strategy (3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><em>Summer 2 semester (one 3-credit-hour seminar)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SCM 711 &#8211; Applied Quantitative Methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#dedfe1\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Year 2<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>(Applications: Concepts &amp; Contexts)<br><\/strong><br><em><em>Summer 3 semester<\/em> (one 3-credit-hour seminar)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MKT 738 &#8211; Marketing Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><em><em>Fall semester<\/em> (two 3-credit-hour seminars)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ACC 702 &#8211; Managerial Accounting &amp; Firm Performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCM 779 &#8211; Supply Chain Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><em><em>Winter semester<\/em> (two 3-credit-hour seminars)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MGT 749 &#8211; Strategic Leadership &amp; Change Management&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MGT 752 &#8211; Nonmarket Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><em>Summer 2 semester (one 3-credit-hour seminar)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MKT 737 &#8211; Big Data &amp; the Firm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#dedfe1\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Year 3<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>(Research Project: Dissertation)<br><\/strong><br><em><em><em>Summer 3 semester<\/em> (one 3-credit-hour seminar)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MGT 800 &#8211; Dissertation Design &amp; Proposal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><em><em><em>Fall semester<\/em> (6-credit-hour dissertation)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MGT 801 &#8211; Dissertation I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><em><em><em>Winter semester<\/em> (6-credit-hour dissertation)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MGT 802 &#8211; Dissertation II &amp; Dissertation Defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:145px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon admission you will be assigned a DBA faculty advisor. For questions prior to applying or admission, please reach out to Anna Swartz, DBA Program Assistant at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:annas@umich.edu\">annas@umich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:810-424-5587\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:810-424-5587\">810-424-5587<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"career-outlook\">Doctorate of Business Administration Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for working professionals, such as consultants, analysts, and college lecturers, the DBA online program provides opportunities for you to build upon your rich real-world experience and equip yourself with new skills and strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the strong strategic instincts you develop, you become a competitive candidate in an industry that promises steady employment growth, skill acquisition, and increased earning potential.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"admission\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">UM-Flint seeks out applicants who meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a master\u2019s degree in the arts, sciences, engineering, or business administration from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regionally accredited institution<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have at least 10 years of progressive business experience with a minimum of five years of executive, mid-level management, consultancy, technical or college teaching experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube mt-4 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UM-Flint Business Administration (DBA) Program\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GaSMajOQwcg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To apply to our online doctorate in business administration program, please submit the following materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (nonrefundable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) from colleges and universities that issued your bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\">transcript policy<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and if you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or curriculum vitae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: a one-page, typed response detailing interest in the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two letters of recommendation<\/a> (industry and\/or academic).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Email all other application materials to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or deliver them to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Graduate Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is fully online; admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Director of the DBA program may contact applicants to schedule an interview if deemed necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Enrollment in the online DBA program is limited, and the admission process is selective and competitive. UM-Flint gives preference to applicants judged best qualified to succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall semester early deadline: Dec. 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall semester final deadline: April 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications completed by December 1 are considered for early admission to the fall cohort of the following year and receive one of the three following decisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Denial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deferral until the April 1 final deadline (this is utilized if you meet admission requirements but are not a competitive applicant for early admittance).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications completed by April 1 are considered for regular admission for the fall cohort of the current year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once accepted, students must pay a $2,000 nonrefundable enrollment deposit, reserving a seat in a cohort. We then apply the nonrefundable deposit toward tuition for the program\u2019s first semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Estimated Tuition and Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we pride ourselves on an outstanding doctoral degree at a competitive price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition for the DBA program is approximately $80,000 for 49 credit hours over three years.&nbsp;<br>Tuition rates are the same for Michigan residents and non-Michigan residents and remain consistent with your cohort, meaning your tuition does not increase during your time in the program. Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentaccounts\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tuition and fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Accelerate Your Career With UM-Flint\u2019s Online DBA Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The online Doctorate of Business Administration program at the University of Michigan-Flint helps unlock your potential by equipping you with in-demand skills, critical research experience, and interdisciplinary business knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Ready to build your skill set and tackle new challenges in the business world? 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