Doctor of Business Administration, DBA

Looking to advance your career in the corporate world or bring genuine innovation to your business? Roosevelt’s Doctor of Business Administration program is designed for executives, senior professionals and entrepreneurs who want to scale new ventures or enhance their approach to leadership. Our curriculum provides you with practical, in-demand skills to face contemporary business challenges.

This 60-hour, three-year program is designed for working professionals and blends online coursework with in-person executive residencies that allow you to maintain your full-time career. You’ll graduate with enhanced problem-solving capabilities and leadership skills without committing to a traditional academic research dissertation.

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Why Roosevelt for Your Doctor of Business Administration?

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Executive-Focused DBA Degree

Roosevelt’s DBA program will expand your expertise and prepare you to tackle challenges faced by modern c-suite leaders. Our core curriculum will teach you to manage risk, leverage digital engagement, optimize value change and integrate emerging technology such as artificial intelligence.

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Specialized Concentrations

Tailor your experience by selecting specializations aligned with your professional goals, with concentrations that include:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Marketing
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Research Opportunities

DBA degree candidates can research case studies and contemporary business practices to interpret the findings and develop data-driven strategies. Candidates compile a capstone project during their final academic year that demonstrates their ability to synthesize information, and they can also have their research published.

Frequently Asked Questions 
Is a DBA degree worth it?

Completing a DBA program is absolutely worth it if you want to stand out as a true expert—opening doors to senior executive roles, higher earning potential and opportunities to lead transformational business solutions. It gives you the research-driven, boardroom-ready credibility that sets you apart in a competitive marketplace.

Does the DBA program require a dissertation?

No, there is no dissertation requirement to complete Roosevelt’s DBA degree. Instead, you’ll compile a real-world capstone project that relates to your goals. You’ll also have the opportunity to publish your research, if desired.

What can you do with a Doctorate in Business Administration?

With a DBA degree, you can advance into executive leadership, become a high level consultant, teach at the university level or lead data driven strategy and innovation initiatives. It equips you to solve complex business challenges and influence organizational decisions at the highest level.

Meet Your Faculty

Ganesh Vaidyanathan
Ganesh Vaidyanathan
Prof Info Systems
Rifat Gorener
Rifat Gorener
Associate Dean, Heller College of Business