A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- D.B.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:DoctoralDegree
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Program Description The D.B.A. in Business Administration prepares experienced professionals to become scholar-practitioners capable of leading organizations through change. Designed for working executives and senior leaders, the program integrates advanced research with practical application, equipping graduates to translate evidence into strategic decisions. Students explore the global forces shaping organizations, including economic, political, and cultural dynamics that influence leadership and business strategy. Through rigorous coursework in research methods, learners develop the ability to investigate complex organizational challenges using both qualitative and quantitative information. The curriculum also examines ethical leadership, organizational behavior, and governance systems that drive effective institutional performance. Students further customize their academic journey through specializations in Management and Strategy, or Business Economics and Finance. The curriculum is organized around four integrated areas of study that deepen strategic insight and research capability, including: The Global Business Environment Learners examine the economic, political, institutional, and cultural dynamics shaping global markets and organizational decision-making. Through this lens, students develop the strategic perspective required to lead organizations operating within complex international systems. Research and Analytical Methods Students build advanced competencies in qualitative and quantitative research methods, learning to investigate organizational challenges and translate data-driven metrics and insights into meaningful leadership decisions. Leadership and Organizational Systems Coursework explores ethical leadership, organizational behavior, and governance structures that influence how institutions perform, adapt, and innovate in rapidly changing environments. Strategic Specialization Students deepen their expertise through focused study in Management and Strategy, or Business Economics and Finance, allowing them to align doctoral research with their professional interests and industry context. The D.B.A. program culminates in the design and completion of an original doctoral dissertation, enabling candidates to contribute meaningful scholarship while addressing complex organizational challenges. Program Outcomes Upon completion of this program, graduates of the Doctorate of Business Administration program are expected to do the following: Analyze the cultural, economic, and political elements of contemporary global business environments which are relevant to strategic planning and operations. Demonstrate competency in designing and implementing academic research applicable to various business fields. Create innovative strategic management solutions for application to complex business problems. Apply adaptive leadership theories and best-practices which foster continual organizational sustainability and growth. Critically synthesize and integrate ethical theory and corporate social responsibility best-practices into business strategy and organizational leadership. Design and demonstrate sophisticated communication strategies in a variety of modalities to persuasively explain complex business information to a variety of stakeholders. Program Structure and Delivery Courses are delivered online in an asynchronous and cohort-based structure to foster professional networking and collaboration. Optional synchronous class sessions are offered throughout the program. The program provides structured preparation for the Comprehensive Exam, for dissertation proposal development, and for the completion of the dissertation. Primer Courses Students who have not previously completed coursework in economics, finance, or statistics will take 1-3 credits of primer coursework which provides foundational knowledge needed in these disciplines which is required to complete the required program coursework. Primer courses do not count towards
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 174817
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_174817_fe366de7
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Degree Requirements
0 items
Student Orientation
1 item
Area I: The Global Business Environment
3 items
Area II: Research and Analytical Methods
4 items
Area III: Leadership and Organizational Systems
3 items
Area IV: Specialization Courses
0 items
Business Economics and Finance Specialization
3 items
Management and Strategy Specialization
3 items
Summative Activities
4 items
Faculty
0 items
Admission Requirements
0 items
Application Process
9 items
- Completed application form and,Not resolved to a course
- An official transcript(s) issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course by course basis by a university accepted evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, or One Earth International Credential Evaluators and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards). Evaluations from an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) will also be accepted.Not resolved to a course
- A reflective essay which includes:Not resolved to a course
- brief description of the applicant’s background, training, and experience and,Not resolved to a course
- statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and their reasons for seeking admission to the program and,Not resolved to a course
- description of the areas the applicant considers to be their strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities and,Not resolved to a course
- personal information the applicant wishes to share.Not resolved to a course
- One letter of recommendation that verifies professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability and,Not resolved to a course
- A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.Not resolved to a course
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