Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

The USU DBA program is designed to prepare professionals to practice in their chosen career. This doctorate is considered a practice doctorate rather than a research doctorate. The DBA program offers students opportunities to develop competencies needed for various roles in advanced practice, leadership, and policy. The objective is to develop scholar practitioners to lead organizations.

The highest level of commitment to leadership excellence

Throughout the program, DBA courses will include opportunities to demonstrate mastery of higher order skills. Doctoral graduates should possess capabilities such as critical thinking, ethical thought, preparedness for independent inquiry, critical consumption of the literature, research skill capabilities, ability to apply research to business problems, knowledge of industry best-practices, and professional communication and behaviors.

ADVANTAGES OF USU

Online

100% online program—no in-person residency required.

Accelerated Program

The DBA program is designed to be completed within 24 months.

Flexible

Designed with working professionals in mind, the DBA program allows students to take one or two courses at a time.

Fully Accredited

USU is accredited by WSCUC.

Affordable

Payment plans are available.

Rolling Starts

Courses start every 8 weeks.

ACCREDITATIONS & APPROVALS

United States University offers affordable, relevant and accessible undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a supportive student-centered learning environment.

Advantages of USU

Affordable

0%-interest payment plans and/or financial aid and scholarships available for domestic students.

Online

100% online courses for domestic students—no need to relocate or commute. Students in the MBA - International program take a hybrid of online and on-campus courses.

Accredited

USU is accredited by WSCUC.

Flexible

Designed with working adults in mind, domestic students can take one or two courses at a time.

No Entrance Exams

USU does not require GRE or GMAT for admission to MBA programs.

Rolling Starts

Courses start every 8 weeks, so you can begin earning your degree quickly.

CPT for International Students

USU provides F-1 international students a chance to expand their professional experiences in American organizations. The MBA for international students requires curricular practical training (CPT) which can begin on day 1 of the program.