Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA) in
Global Business Management
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DBA in Global Business Management Specialization
This specialization covers the essential elements required to understand and manage global organizations. Individuals interested in global management positions in industry, higher education, government, and public entities, and business consulting would benefit from this program. The specialization provides students with comprehensive education and training in interdisciplinary global management subjects of leadership, government, diplomacy, economics, finance, marketing, and organizational effectiveness. Students study global business theory, decision-making, and problem-solving techniques related to global strategic planning.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete at least 9 credit hours in a single area of specialization at the University (not counting foundational courses) and may elect to have the specialization recorded on their transcript and diploma. The remaining 9 elective credits must be appropriate to the student’s degree program. Students may opt to use the remaining 9 elective credits towards an additional specialization.
(3 courses, 9 semester credits)
All DBA specializations require completion of the DBA core curriculum, three specialization courses, one doctoral elective, and the dissertation sequence, including prospectus, proposal, data collection and analysis, and final manuscript and defense.
Specialization Course Listings
Choose three of the following:
In this course you will examine the impacts of economic, social, ethical, and political changes of different countries on the global business environment. The emphasis is on developing higher-level thinking skills with an ability to critically evaluate, and explore, differences in conducting business in different global markets. You will be assessed for your critical thinking skills to resolve complex research issues and problems. You will develop decision-making skills required for managers to conduct business in different global markets.
In this course you will explore the role of decision making related to the strategy and leadership of firms doing global business. Specifically, you will focus on corporate governance, characteristics of the contemporary leader in a global/technological age, and actions the strategic leader must take to overcome challenges, which impede their organization from achieving success.
In this course you will address the management decisions of multinational enterprises (MNEs) to enhance success in a global economy. You will evaluate decisions-making skills and situations faced by managers of MNEs to meet changes in global business environments. The course examines global strategy, structures, and global strategic management knowledge.
In this course you will examine specific issues of social and cultural environments in the context of global marketing. Global marketing research and product launches are differentiated when entering global markets and when conducting marketing operations globally as opposed to domestically. Attention is focused on complex problem-solving techniques through an examination of culture and customer differences in different parts of the world. The purpose of this course is also to provide a new learning experience for global marketing professionals who need new methods to develop product design, implement global branding, and plan strategies throughout the world. Students will be assessed their critical thinking and practical applications through research-oriented assignments.
In this course you will investigate organizational behavior (OB) and the impact individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within a global organization. Students will specifically focus on how to improve productivity, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase employee global citizenship and job satisfaction. Students will also study OB and the tools for guiding the productivity of others, predicting human behavior at work, and the perspectives needed to manage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Learning Outcomes
Students earning the Doctor of Business Administration in Advanced Accounting specialization will learn to:
- Frame complex problems or questions within the specialization using appropriate conceptual, analytical, and contextual lenses
Program Disclosure
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