Rushford Business School

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in International Business (Online)

Upon completing the program, students should be able to:

• Apply research methodologies to study the business situations and address business challenges
• Conduct primary and secondary research to understand business challenges
• Apply a deep understanding of international business fundamentals and practices to predict outcomes
• Develop a high level of command over business communications
• Articulate complex ideas, strategies, plans, and tactics in a clear and effective manner
• Develop a high level of proficiency in creating meaningful reports that use data collection, data cleaning, data interpretation, and engaging reporting with the use of data visualization
• Engage in academic and professional research activities that may lead to publications in peer-review journals
• Develop high-level proficiency in applying robust research methodologies, study design, and study conduct in producing a thesis at the end of the program as part of the requirement for the conferring of the doctorate qualification

The Rushford DBA in International Business is a fantastic opportunity for students and professionals to compete for a variety of high-level roles in organizations including educational institutions.

A DBA qualification certainly helps students and professionals to demonstrate the commitment and expertise to assume such roles. After completing this program, the student either accelerate their growth in their current organizations or transform their career to move to new business and industry domains as well as into the area of teaching at universities or business schools. This program provides the critical training and research skills required by aspiring managers and executives to handle challenging business situations and thus demonstrate the capability to assume roles with the highest level of responsibility and accountability.

At Rushford, we work with each student to understand their professional goals and aspirations and offer the right mix of mentorship, guidance, and skill-building that increases their chances to achieve their goals. Our mentorship program as well as the availability of a myriad of tools and resources help students to gain confidence in facing real-world business challenges as well as apply a high level of research and analytical thinking to solve business problems.

Students can complete the DBA program through two different pathways.

Mixed Mode

The DBA in International Business mixed-mode pathway focuses on coursework completion and gaining a high level of knowledge and applied research skills before moving to the dissertation phase of the program. This pathway is particularly suited to graduates, junior to mid-level managers with less than 5 years of experience in business and management.

Research Mode

This DBA in International Business through research pathway is well suited for candidates who have significant management and business experience, usually over 5 years. A doctoral mentor will be assigned early in the program to work with the student towards the preparation of the dissertation.