DBA 795Statistics Primer (1 cr.)
- Subject
- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · Courses
DBA
25 courses with the subject DBA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DBA 796Economics Primer (1 cr.)
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- DBA
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- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 797Finance Primer (1 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 798Primer (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 799Student Orientation (0 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 800Global Markets and Resources (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
- Prerequisite
- DBA799 This course examines the distribution of population and resources globally. Trends in consumption, income, and employment are explored. Political, institutional, and cultural forces affecting business are examined. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Identify the location and control of strategic resources. Explain the evolution of the modern nation states and international alliances. Analyze the effects of political and cultural forces on trade patterns. Interpret current events within a global political and economic framework.
DBA 801The Developed World (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 802The Developing World (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 803Research Foundations (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 804Quantitative Research Methods (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 805Qualitative Research Methods (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
- Prerequisite
- DBA803 This course continues the themes developed in DBA803 and examines the use of qualitative methods in business research. The role of qualitative techniques in exploratory research is emphasized. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the applications of various qualitative methods. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate qualitative sampling methods. Develop qualitative data collection instruments. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate qualitative data analysis, including coding. Conduct qualitative data analysis.
DBA 810Social Responsibility and Ethics (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
- Prerequisite
- DBA805 This course examines the roles of for-profit and nonprofit organizations in society. Differences and similarities in stakeholder expectations are explored. Ethical issues arising in each of the functional areas are examined. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Analyze the roles of for-profit and not-for-profit institutions in meeting societal needs. Discuss the roles of governments in meeting societal needs. Analyze ethical dilemmas using a variety of frameworks. Construct a social responsibility plan.
DBA 811Organization Development and Leadership (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 812Strategic Governance (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 813Topical Papers in Management (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
- Prerequisite
- DBA812 This course examines research issues central to the management of organizations. Emphasis is placed on managing human resources. Topics include organization change, leadership, power, motivation and performance, conflict and negotiation, and organization culture. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Evaluate historical and foundational works in the management field. Critique and synthesize major areas of current management research. Develop original research questions.
DBA 814Topical Papers in Strategy (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 815Topical Papers in Innovation (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 816Topical Papers in Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
- Subject
- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
- Prerequisite
- DBA812 This course examines research issues in macroeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the results of decisions made by consumers, organizations, and governments. Topics include unemployment, inflation, savings, investment, exchange rates, and the role of governments in markets. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Evaluate historical and foundational works in the field of macroeconomics. Critique and synthesize major areas of current macroeconomics research. Develop original research questions.
DBA 817Topical Papers in Economic Risk Management (3 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
- Prerequisite
- DBA816 This course examines research issues in economic risk management. Emphasis is placed on identifying and modeling risks faced by organizations. Topics include measuring and quantifying risk, managing exchange and interest rate risks, and managing input and output price risks. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Critique and synthesize major areas of current research in economic risk management. Develop and refine a research question based on relevant literature. Create a preliminary literature review to support a research question.
DBA 818Topical Papers in Finance (3 cr.)
- Subject
- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 820Advanced Research Writing for Business (3 cr.)
This course introduces students to doctoral-level academic writing in the field of business and guides them in developing a writing process for extensive research projects. Through completing a literature review on a topic of interest, students build their research skills, develop an academic writing style, and apply APA citation and formatting guidelines.
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 830Seminar (2 cr.)
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- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
- Prerequisite
- DBA815 or DBA818 This course provides a forum for students to discuss and present research proposals relevant to their field of study. This course is common to both tracks. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Design a research study for a topic of interest. Present an original research design. Critique original research designs created by other students.
DBA 860Comprehensive Exam (1 cr.)
DBA students are required to take a comprehensive examination upon completion of the coursework, including foundational courses or equivalents. The comprehensive examination is an integrative experience requiring students to demonstrate personal mastery of concepts studied during the program and application of concepts to challenges in their areas of specialization.
- Subject
- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 890Dissertation (12 cr.)
Individualized sessions are conducted with the candidate’s committee chairperson to prepare the dissertation proposal and the dissertation as well as the presentation to the committee. Upon successful defense of the dissertation proposal, the student submits the proposal to the Research Review Board for approval. Candidates are required to register for at least one dissertation credit each semester until finished, with a minimum of 12 credits required to complete the degree.
- Subject
- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
DBA 900Dissertation Defense (0 cr.)
- Subject
- DBA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Source
- catalog.smumn.edu
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