Program Description

The DBA program at Brentwood University is the highest academic degree which is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career. The DBA is focused on both theory and applied research and will help the student to acquire leadership skills as an executive, consultant, or entrepreneur. At Brentwood University, we highlight international knowledge and experience. The program is designed for professionals with current employment position or business owner.

Program Objectives

Students who successfully complete the Doctorate of Business Administration degree program will acquire the following competencies:

Conduct research with the aim of applying the findings to the real world of Business in all industries and countries,

Visionary skills and projection in the future in a changing economic and business environment

Making decision in the real business world and more specifically, in the new international global Business World

Conduct marketing research and answer to the new market in an ever-changing environment

Develop and maintain a high level of teamwork and improve social and economic environment for human resources,

Degree Requirements

To be awarded the Doctorate of Business Administration degree, all students must complete 60 core program credits. The core instruction is delivered in eight 6-credit hour courses, each lasting 8 weeks. In addition to 48 core credits, the student should complete the Grand Comprehensive Exam (GCE) and submit a final Dissertation for 12 Credit hours.

 Doctorate of Business Administration Courses

Student is required to complete 8 out of 11 following courses for the completion of Doctorate of Business Administration program and the awarding of the DBA degree.

BU 151201      Research Methodology (6 Credits)

BU 151202      Managerial Accounting and Financial Management (6 Credits)

BU 151203      Entrepreneurship and Leadership (6 Credits)

BU 151204      Human resources Management (6 Credits)

BU 151205      Business Intelligence (6 Credits)

BU 151206      Essentials Of Project Management (6 Credits)

BU 151207      Strategic Marketing (6 Credits)

BU 151208      Leadership in International Multicultural Organization (6 Credits)

BU 151101      Organization and Leadership (6 Credits)

BU 151102      Innovation and Technology Leadership (6 Credits)

BU 151106      Business Strategy (6 Credits)

Dissertation    (12 Credits)

Required Learning Materials

Each course will have a designated textbook that students are responsible to obtain on their own. The Learning Management System (LMS) supports the use of additional learning materials, including multimedia lecture presentations, discussion forums, and e-Library reading materials collection. Course materials are at the discretion of individual faculty members, but undergo review and approval by the Chief Academic Officer prior to being used in a live course.

Practical Training

Currently, students at Brentwood University are not required to complete any practical internships or externships. As our university is catering to a majority of adult learners, they will already be engaged in employment in business or other fields. Brentwood University does not offer university credits for life or work experiences.

Graduate Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Brentwood University programs can obtain employment in the marketplace with any employer who is willing to hire them. Statistics show that students who obtain their Doctorate can expect significantly higher lifetime earnings as compared to those with a bachelor or professional degrees only. Brentwood University does not offer job placement for graduating students, nor can it guarantee gainful employment to its graduates. Brentwood University can assist students with identifying reputable employment liaisons (agencies and headhunters), and can provide reference materials to help students with preparing their resumes or improving their interviewing skills.

Graduation Policy – Doctor of Business Administration Program

To receive a Doctor of Business Administration degree, a student must satisfy requirements related to semester credits, grade point average, program of study, and courses. Students who have met all requirements for graduation, should submit an application for graduation to the Chief Academic Officer.

To obtain the  Doctor of Business Administration degree, a student must complete the following:

Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits by taking the 8 core DBA courses and complete the required dissertation.

Maintain an institutional GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 system).

Earn a minimum course grade of 2.0 (on a 4.0 system) for each course in the program.

The conferral date is the date on which the student’s degree is officially conferred. Upon completion of all required courses, submission of the graduation application, and resolving of any outstanding financial obligations, students who have met all academic and administrative requirements, will receive two official transcripts and their diploma.