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Doctorate of Business Administration - Edgewood University

The DBA program addresses the learning needs and objectives of senior business managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and academicians. Its primary objective is to produce graduates who can contribute to the advancement of their professions and to the expansion of knowledge and awareness of contemporary strategic issues and practices.

Core Courses

BUS 901 - Academic Scholarship and Doctoral Studies

Course LO: Use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problems

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Business Research
• Identification of the Research Problem
• Determination of the Research Design
• Identification of the Sampling and Data Collection Strategy
• Determination of the Data Analysis Strategy
• Presenting Results

BUS 903 - Analyzing Behavior in Organizations

Course LO: Understand the processes used to analyze organizational development and leadership

Topics Covered:

• Making Sense of Organizations
• The Structural Frame
• The Human Resource Frame
• The Political Frame
• The Symbolic Frame
• Leadership Practice

BUS 920 - Quantitative Analysis I: Quantitative Research and Analysis

Course LO: Understand the application of quantitative analytical techniques to solve problems in business enterprises

Topics Covered:

• Data
• Linear Regression
• Multiple Regression
• Regression Interpretation
• Linear Regression Assumptions

BUS 921 - Qualitative Research

Course LO: Formulate appropriate qualitative research plans, questions, conduct a planned analysis, and communicate their findings

Topics Covered:

• Narrative Methodology
• Phenomenological Methodology
• Grounded Theory Methodology
• Ethnographic Methodology
• Case Study Methodology
• Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis

BUS 922 - Quantitative Analysis II: Applied Regression Analysis

Course LO: Execute a quantitative estimation plan that is coherent to both the posed research question(s) and the nature of the necessary/relevant data

Topics Covered:

• Review and Adjustments to OLS
• Non-OLS Estimation
• Limited Dependent Variable Models
• Panel Data
• Time Series
• Event Studies

BUS 902 - Business Ethics & Sustainability

Course LO: Explore new and emerging sustainable business strategies that create a competitive advantage to support organizations.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Ethics, our Dominican Values, and Four Theories
• Consequentialism and Partnership
• Deontology
• Virtue Ethics
• Social Contract Theory
• Sustainability Strategies and Ethics

BUS 910 - Financial Decision-Making and Value Creation

Course LO: Understand the genesis of the major finance sub-fields and how they have evolved through the fields’ ongoing knowledge creation

Topics Covered:

• Asset Pricing
• Market Efficiency
• Frictions and Incentives
• Corporate Finance
• Derivative Securities
• Behavioral Finance
• Market Microstructure

BUS 904 - Executive Supply Chain Strategy and Negotiations

Course LO: Identify, dissect, and answer strategic management problems

Topics Covered:

• Inventory, Cost, and Forecasting
• Demand Forecasting
• Probability-Based Control and Multi-Echelon Systems
• Supply Chain: Finance, Market, and Winning Orders
• Supply Chain: The Supply Side Perspective
• Negotiations: Culture and Engagement
• Negotiations: Perspective and Agreement

Concentration/Specialization Courses

Leadership

This concentration focuses on various aspects of leadership and organizational management. It explores leadership theories and styles and delves into the complexities of organizational change and the application of economic principles to managerial decision-making.

Finance

This concentration focuses on financial management and decision-making. It covers capital budgeting techniques while exploring cost accounting systems for managerial purposes and the application of economic principles to business decisions.

Healthcare Management

This course equips learners to make data-driven decisions, manage healthcare operations, and ensure continuous quality improvement. It covers data analysis, healthcare policy, process improvement, global standards, and ethical considerations, preparing students to lead in enhancing patient safety and healthcare quality.

Marketing

This course equips learners with the skills to develop effective marketing strategies through market analysis, consumer behavior insights, and channel management. It covers digital innovation, cross-cultural marketing, and ethical practices, preparing students to optimize customer engagement and lead in today’s competitive global market.

Tech and AI

This course offers learners comprehensive courses in cutting-edge technologies, including cloud computing, product management, and AI/ML. Participants will gain strategic and technical expertise to design scalable IT infrastructures, manage tech product lifecycles, and harness AI-driven solutions. Through practical case studies and real-world applications, the courses empower leaders to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in the evolving digital landscape.

• More than 90 years of legacy: Edgewood College, founded in 1927, is an independent liberal arts university, located in Madison, Wisconsin in the United States.
• Accredited in the US: Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of the seven accrediting commissions recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• ACBSP Accredited: Edgewood College offers more than 60 majors and 40 minors and its business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• WES Accredited: WES takes all programs to a US equivalency - as all programs are within the US they are already WES equivalent

• Accessible: Edgewood College programs have scholarships available to make the programs even more affordable.
• Flexible: The programs are 100% online.
• Duration: Average DBA programs are 36 months, the Edgewood DBA allows you to complete both programs in only 24 months.
• Network: Experienced professionals from diverse business backgrounds, provide excellent networking opportunities within the business community.
• Same as On Campus: The programs will be taught online by the same on-campus faculty and graduate with the same on-campus degree
• Scholar-practitioner approach towards addressing real-world business problems. Career enhancement in business management, executive leadership, or consulting.
• Solving business problems and creating an impact through research.
• Suitable for mid-career professionals who want to pursue advanced education without taking an extended break from their careers

These are the careers you can opt for after the DBA degree:

Academic Careers

• University Professor
• Research Fellow
• Program Director

Corporate Roles

• Senior Management
• Consultant
• Board Member

Specialized Roles

• Industry Analyst
• Policy Analyst
• Entrepreneurs