DBA 800 – Strategic Planning and Organizational Effectiveness

This course will delve into the critical role of evaluating all components of a strategic plan to achieve optimal organizational effectiveness. Strategic planning is a fundamental aspect of building a successful organization that is forward-thinking, action-oriented, and able to adapt to a constantly changing market. The components of the strategic plan provide the framework for achieving the organization’s vision and mission. The course will cover the use of appropriate research methods and internal and external analysis tools, selecting the most suitable strategic approach for the market, and using this information to develop a five-year strategic plan that serves as a dynamic guide for effective decision-making by leaders. Upon completing the course, students will have analyzed existing strategic plans, assessed their strengths and weaknesses, and created a new plan to enhance effectiveness in an existing organization.

DBA 801 – Law, Ethics, and Global Society

This course is a rigorous and scholarly examination of the effects of law and ethics on business practices. The course focuses on cultivating a practical and ethical approach to business in both domestic and international settings. Students will explore the benefits of a cohesive body of law in promoting domestic business activity through uniformity of expectations and compare this with the diverse factors that impact doing business globally. Throughout the course, students will assess best practices in legal compliance and ethics. The course will also cover specific areas of law including business law, employment law, labor law, and international law.

DBA 802 – Decision Making Models and Organizational Success

This course will examine the development of effective models of decision-making in a constantly changing business environment. The decisions that business leaders make on a daily basis shape the culture of the organization and influence its ability to achieve success. It is important for business executives to think critically about the model(s) they use to make these decisions in order to develop the skills necessary to lead their organization towards its goals. The course will cover various methods, techniques, and theoretical frameworks for creating a systematic approach to complex decision-making. By the end of the course, students will have a range of effective decision-making tools and techniques that they can use to improve outcomes.

DBA 803 – Trends and Issues in the Global Business Context

In this course, we will study the various factors that are currently driving globalization, including technological, sociocultural, demographic, political, legal, economic, and environmental factors. We will examine how these factors impact the creation and growth of global businesses. Through readings and projects, students will have the opportunity to analyze current trends and emerging markets, consider barriers to entry, and explore the role of culture and social structures in the global business environment. Additionally, students will engage in discussions and case studies on topics such as international financial management, cross-cultural leadership, and different negotiation approaches.

DBA 804 – Finance and Economics

In this interactive course, we will use economic theory and tools to analyze real-world problems. Students will use library journals and online resources to conduct research and work collaboratively in groups to facilitate discussion and participation. The course will cover topics such as consumer behavior, business decision making, tax policy, and welfare economics. The focus will be on applying economic concepts to practical issues.

DBA 805 – Leadership, Culture, and Change in the Organization

In this interactive course, we will use economic theory and tools to analyze real-world problems. Students will use library journals and online resources to conduct research and work collaboratively in groups to facilitate discussion and participation. The course will cover topics such as consumer behavior, business decision making, tax policy, and welfare economics. The focus will be on applying economic concepts to practical issues.

DBA 806 – Marketing and Entrepreneurship

This course explores how organizations can use advanced marketing techniques, consumer data, and organizational knowledge to communicate value to customers. It also covers the importance of entrepreneurship and how organizations and individuals can foster this mindset. The course covers a wide range of marketing principles and theories, including market-oriented planning, competitive positioning, pricing, and integrated communications, as well as different forms of entrepreneurship. Through interactive discussions, case studies, practical examples, and doctoral-level assignments, students will have the opportunity to apply advanced concepts and gain a deeper understanding of the influence and impact of marketing on organizational success. By the end of the course, students will have gained valuable insights into how research and theory can enhance marketing efforts at various organizational levels.

DBA 807 – Entrepreneurship Business Intelligence and Technology

This course will teach students how to evaluate technology in the context of entrepreneurship. It will examine the trends and challenges at the intersection of management, technology, and business. The course will focus on integrating business strategy with technology, exploring the role of big data in the global business context, and developing methods for turning data into new knowledge, languages, and applications that support empirical entrepreneurship.

DBA 808 – Business Consulting

The establishment of a contract for services and timetables for deliverables will be the main topics of this course, which will concentrate on the process of consulting organizations of all sizes and defining the role of the consultant. A consultant must be able to establish a rapport with the customer and specify realistic goals for the services agreed to. The initial step in the process is to specify and agree upon realistic goals. After defining the goals, the consultant must create a strategy for collecting data, examining marketplaces, and interpreting the results. This gives the consultant the opportunity to promote a particular set of decisions that meet corporate goals and promote sustainability. Students will be able to draft contracts, come up with SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound) goals by the end of the course.

DBA 809 – Global Leadership

This course expands upon previous leadership material covered in the program. It provides students with the opportunity to study classic and modern leadership theories and research, assess the usefulness of these theories in an international setting, and use various leadership techniques to gain an advantage in business. Students will enhance their personal global leadership skills and examine current research and techniques in the field of leadership.

DBA 810 – Human Resource Management

This course covers how global human resource managers create plans that align the workforce with the company’s strategic goals. It covers topics like predicting workforce needs in a global context, designing effective hiring strategies that fit different countries and positions, selecting the right person for the organization and its culture, training employees to lead a diverse workforce, creating succession management systems that foster talent, and developing compensation plans for employees in multiple countries. By the end, students should be able to identify the challenges of managing a global workforce and develop a human resource plan that leverages cultural differences to improve organizational performance.

DBA 890 – Scholarly Project I

This is the first of three courses focused on completing a scholarly project as part of a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program. In this course, students will work with a capstone mentor to identify and analyze a business-related problem, choose an appropriate research method, apply key concepts learned in the DBA curriculum, initiate site selection, and prepare for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. The main focus of the course is developing a data-driven project proposal that is supported by evidence-based literature and contemporary field experience. Key products completed in this course include: a capstone project proposal, a problem statement, research questions and related theory, and a professional practice literature review.

DBA 891 – Scholarly Project II

This is the second of three courses focused on completing a scholarly project as part of a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program. This course builds on the work accomplished in the first course, as students conduct the field project. Students will use critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills developed throughout the DBA program to collect and analyze data within the context and conditions of the field project. The main focus of this course is integrating data collection and analysis in the field project.

DBA 892 – Scholarly Project III

This is the final course in a series of three focused on completing a scholarly project as part of a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program. In this course, students will present the findings of their field project and explain how these findings can influence, improve, or otherwise change the identified business-related problem or opportunity. Students will also prepare an oral presentation of their completed capstone project. Additionally, students will discuss a plan for disseminating the project findings to the populations that could benefit from this information. This course represents the culmination of the DBA program and allows students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the program.