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If you have academic questions about Drexel's Executive DBA, please contact the Academic Director for the program. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program is designed to allow for completion in less than 3 calendar years.
Executive Doctorate in Business - Sample Coursework
The table below reflects a sample list of classes and coursework covered during the Executive DBA program at Drexel. Please note: DBA courses and course sequence are subject to change.
Year 1
| Term | Course | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Applied Organizational Theory | Foundations of Research in Behavioral Science |
| Winter | Opportunities in a Data Driven Economy | Applied Statistical Analysis and Inference |
| Spring | Corporate Growth and Risk Strategies | Analyzing Quantitative Data |
| Summer | Driving Innovation and Design | Dissertation Research, Data Collection Strategy |
Year 2
| Term | Course | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Navigating the Changing Business Environment | Dissertation Research, Literature Review and Proposal Defense |
| Winter | Dissertation Research, Applied Methodology Workshop | Qualitative Inquiry Methods |
| Spring | Dissertation Research, Data Collection Process | - |
| Summer | Dissertation Research, Analysis | - |
Year 3
| Term | Course |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dissertation Research, Discussion and Contribution Chapter |
| Winter and Spring | Completing and Defending the Dissertation |
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