Programs
Doctor of Business Administration
In today's complex and competitive business environment, a Baker College Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree can elevate you to a higher level of credibility and recognition in your field. Developed specifically for working adults, this 100% online Doctoral program is designed to allow you to achieve the highest business degree you can pursue, while maintaining your current career and family commitments. Unlike many doctorate-level business programs, which emphasize academic theory and pure research, the Baker DBA focuses on turning theoretical knowledge into advanced, practical skills - the kind that will place you among the elite of your profession and provide very real benefits for your career and your life.
Specifically, the purposes of the doctorate in Business Administration at Baker College are to graduate managers, business leaders, executives, and scholar practitioners able to:
- Contribute to a deeper understanding of business and management processes in an increasingly complex world through applied research, teaching, and scholarship;
- Improve their performance and the quality of their business decisions through reflective practice and lifelong learning;
- Help companies and organizations solve critical problems and foster an environment of performance excellence.
- Make a difference in the life of their organizations, professions, and the larger world-wide community through service to social and professional organizations by conducting themselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
The program builds on an effective combination of courses, seminars, professional residencies, research papers, and a final dissertation. Working with faculty members, who have extensive academic and practical experiences, students gain a comprehensive understanding of critical foundation theories and the ability to immediately apply creative solutions to existing problems.