PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
RISE TO THE TOP OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
- COURSES: 20
- CREDIT HOURS: 60
The Doctorate in Business Administration is an academic and professional journey designed to prepare highly qualified leaders and specialists to face the complex challenges of the business world. With an innovative approach oriented towards the practical application of research, the program aims to improve managerial skills, encourage strategic decision-making, and promote solutions to real problems faced by organizations and companies.
The program stands out for its emphasis on applied research, encouraging students to investigate relevant and current issues, with the aim of generating impact in the corporate environment. Through collaborations with the market and partnerships with organizations, students will be encouraged to apply their academic skills in real business contexts, promoting a close connection between theory and practice.
Flexibility and innovation are key elements of the program, allowing students to follow research paths aligned with their interests and career goals. Experienced and dedicated faculty act as mentors, offering individualized support and scholarly guidance throughout the research process.
The program emphasizes the development of skills essential for professional success, including leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem solving. Through collaborative learning experiences, students can form valuable professional networks, broadening their perspectives and career opportunities.
Online Education: MUST University offer a comprehensive distance learning program, allowing students to complete their chosen courses online through the University’s dedicated platform. These distance education courses maintain a rigorous curriculum, academic structure, and high standards. Students access their classes using their assigned login credentials. The programs utilize synchronous and asynchronous learning methods, where course materials, activities, and assignments are distributed weekly, ensuring students can achieve the course objectives at their own pace.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The objective of this Doctorate in Business Administration is to prepare highly qualified candidates and specialists to face the complex challenges of the business world. With a focus on the practical application of research, the aim is to develop managerial skills, the ability to make strategic decisions and solve real problems faced by organizations.
This ensures conducting applied research, the program aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in business administration, ensuring that the research carried out has a real and positive impact on the corporate environment. Allows students to follow research paths aligned with their interests and career goals, while having access to mentorship and guidance from experienced professors.
The program is committed to offering excellent training, encouraging participation in academic events, and ensuring that students become outstanding researchers, capable of positively influencing practice and theory in the field of business administration.
At the end of the program, students are expected to have contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge in business administration and add value to society, through high-quality research applicable in real life and publishable in scientific journals.
CURRICULUM
| Course Number | Prerequisite Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| OTH 7600 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| MVP 7610 | Measuring the Added Value Proposition | 3 |
| HRL 7615 | Human Resource Leadership | 3 |
| ACM 7620 | Market Analysis and Main Concepts in Marketing | 3 |
| MIT 7625 | Management of Innovative Technologies I | 3 |
| CAT 7630 | Competitive Advantage Theory and Application | 3 |
| QUA 7635 | Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis | 3 |
| Research Courses | 12 | |
| QUR 8640 | Quantitative Research | 3 |
| QAR 8645 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| MRE 8650 | Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
| SDA 8655 | Statistics for Data Analysis | 3 |
| CONCENTRATIONS CHOOSE ONE (1) | 15 | |
| Human Resources | ||
| LMT 9660 | Leadership and Managing Team Dynamics | 3 |
| ETM 9665 | Effective Team Management | 3 |
| POV 9670 | Planning for Organizational Pivoting | 3 |
| SHR 9675 | Strategic Partnerships in Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PPM 9680 | Policy and People Management | 3 |
| Finance | ||
| ARF 9685 | Accounting and Reporting in Finance | 3 |
| FCO 9690 | Financial Economics | 3 |
| THF 9695 | Theory of Finance | 3 |
| INV 9700 | Investment Strategies | 3 |
| ECF 9710 | Econometrics and Finance | 3 |
| Management | ||
| BME 9715 | Business Management Essentials | 3 |
| SOG 9720 | Strategic Organizational Management | 3 |
| CSA 9725 | Managing Competition with Strategic Alliances | 3 |
| EFM 9730 | Management Tools of Effective Business Models | 3 |
| CCB 9735 | Challenges in Contemporary Business Models | 3 |
| Applied Technologies | ||
| BAD 9740 | Business Analytics and Data Management | 3 |
| BAR 9745 | Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3 |
| MIT 9750 | Management of Innovative Technologies II | 3 |
| LBD 9755 | Machine Learning Tools for Big Data | 3 |
| AET 9760 | Advanced Effective Technologies | 3 |
| Dissertation Courses | 12 | |
| DIS 9800 | Dissertation Proposal and Research I | 3 |
| DIS 9810 | Dissertation Proposal and Research II | 3 |
| DIS 9820 | Dissertation Proposal and Research III | 3 |
| DIS 9830 | Dissertation Defense | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Course sequence can be changed at the discretion of MUST depending on course offerings.
*Dissertation courses have prerequisites for successful completion of all prior program courses.
GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- One-time, non-refundable registration fee (see the Academic Catalog for more details).
- Copy of a valid government-issued photo identification.
- This program does not accept transfer credits.
- Submission of a complete Application Form.
- Submission of transcripts demonstrating the attainment of a master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, CHEA, or its equivalent.
- Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in a related field, or a master’s degree plus 4 years of verifiable professional experience related to the doctoral program.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
- Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
- Submit a 500- to 800-word essay describing your academic and professional goals and how the Doctorate will help you achieve them.
- Complete an interview with the program coordinator.
Important Notes:
Students will have 60 calendar days from the first day of class to submit any pending documentation and move from conditional acceptance to formal acceptance (see conditional acceptance criteria).
WHY CHOOSE
MUST UNIVERSITY
ACADEMICS
Our valued faculty ignites intellectual curiosity and empowers students to pursue limitless possibilities.
INSPIRING LIFE
MUST foster a vibrant global learning community, enriching education through diverse perspectives and peer-to-professor collaboration.
AFFORDABILITY
MUST University’s financial support programs make it a truly affordable option for qualified students worldwide.
Ready to Start Your MUST Journey?
At MUST, we craft our curriculum to be current, applicable, and hands-on-empowering you to demonstrate your expertise.
Ready to Start Your MUST Journey?
At MUST, we craft our curriculum to be current, applicable, and hands-on-empowering you to demonstrate your expertise.
