EDBA

The Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA) is a professional doctoral program for executives who have a master’s degree in business or related advanced degree. Each student works closely with a faculty advisor for the duration of the 3-year program, and the experience culminates with a year-long dissertation that addresses issues and challenges that apply directly to the executive’s business interest. EDBA students meet once a month on campus, and no GMAT is required.

What is an EDBA?

An Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA) is a doctoral degree for executives who want a pragmatic and relevant program of study and may work full time while completing their degree. Many EDBA candidates pursue the degree to advance their careers, enhance their skills and knowledge, and to fulfill personal learning goals.

EDBA programs focus on research that can be applied directly to current business issues. EDBA students research problems or challenges they face in their industries and apply what they learn to resolve issues in their organizations.

EDBA students are inspired by lifelong learning, enjoy the academic experience, and wish to expand their existing knowledge, both from a theoretical and analytical perspective. They are interested in bringing these high-level thinking skills and newly acquired research skills back into the workplace.

Why the Rollins EDBA?

Rollins College is the first AACSB-accredited school in Florida to offer an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA). The Rollins EDBA program is a professional doctoral program designed for executives who have an MBA or equivalent degree/experience. These professionals want to take their knowledge, learning, and ability to contribute to organizational success to a level significantly higher than that afforded by the MBA. Through the EDBA experience, the student is positioned to be a thought leader and is differentiated from other managers by mastery of the advanced curriculum and applied research skills. The interdisciplinary nature of the program couples an advanced level general management focuses on the opportunity for specialization through the dissertation process.

Get the Rollins EDBA Advantage

• Interactions among the cohort group are highly stimulating and rewarding – all students come into the program with a similar high level of experience, common goals, and motivation for professional and personal advancement.
• Coursework is conducted on a once per month Friday/Saturday format, allowing for a continuation of full-time employment.
• Top professors with real-world experience follow the “engaged scholarship” model that focuses on topics at the intersection of theory and contemporary business practice – class sessions are always mindful of how the learning can be immediately applied.
• In-class experiences are in small groups and follow a facilitated dialogue format around key areas across the business field.
• Research projects are highly applied in nature and students are encouraged to connect them to their own firm and industry.
• The overall experience provides the impetus for career advancement and a springboard for personal and professional change.
• The research skills developed are greatly valued in today’s organizations and are not well-mastered by most managers that have not had the EDBA experience.
• EDBA students bring important new perspectives, tools, and methods back to others within their firm, thus enhancing the overall firm’s success.
• The strong bond between the student and her/his faculty advisor and collaborators can foster years of fruitful research collaboration.
• Rollins College is accredited by AACSB and SACSCOC

Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business graduates are coveted professionals, prepared for the challenges of a competitive global economy. They’ve proven themselves through hands-on learning and experiences with top business leaders from around Florida and around the world. The small class environment, access to distinguished faculty, and network of alumni ensure students have world-class skills, resources, and connections to lead for life. We Value:

• the recruitment of outstanding students and their placement in exceptional organizations;
• a rigorous business education grounded in strategic management, taught by experienced faculty with passion and dedication;
• experiential learning with a global focus and use of relevant technology;
• ethical leadership;
• diversity in the workplace and in life;
• outreach and service to our communities;
• intellectual contributions relevant to our constituents and supportive of our teaching; and
• foster collaboration and teamwork.

Rankings

The Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business has been recognized nationally and internationally by some of the most well-respected organizations in the business world. Bloomberg BusinessWeek: #1 in Florida, Top 20 in the Nation Conducted every two years, Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine ranked the Rollins Professional MBA program #1 in Florida for part-time MBA programs in 2015. Leadership Excellence: #1 in the Nation The Rollins MBA at the Crummer Graduate School of Business has been recognized as the top leadership development educator by HR.com's 2016 Leadership Excellence awards. Forbes: 52nd in the Nation The Rollins Early Advantage MBA is ranked 52nd nationally and No. 1 among private Business Schools in Florida according to Forbes magazine, September 2015. This ranking is conducted every two years and we have consistently been ranked among the top two full-time MBA's in Florida since 1999. Rankings are based on a student's return on investment 5 years after graduation. The Princeton Review's “The Best 296 Business Schools: 2015 Edition” The Princeton Review features the Rollins MBA in its 2015 edition of "The Best 296 Business Schools." Rollins College Rankings In addition to its business school, Rollins College has received top rankings from national publications for all of its graduate and undergraduate programs. For the 22nd consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins among the top two regional universities in the South and first in Florida in its annual rankings of “Best Colleges.” Rollins College was also ranked 2nd of Regional Universities in the South for Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News and World Report The Rollins MBA has been ranked one of the top ten least expensive private business schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Rollins College & Winter Park

Rollins College’s campus in Winter Park, Florida, will place you at an exciting crossroads of culture, commerce, and professional opportunities. An afternoon’s walk along Park Avenue—just steps away from campus—will expose you to a few of the exciting cultural and recreational outlets you will enjoy as a student at Rollins.

Business in Our Community

Winter Park is one of the communities that make up the greater Orlando metropolitan region, one of the top 10 locations in the country for business.* Orlando is a hub for business including major offices for Darden, Disney, Lockheed Martin, Tupperware and more.