DBA in Strategy and Innovation
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The DBA Strategy and Innovation specialization analyzes the scholarly and practitioner literature and emerging trends in the fields of strategy and innovation. Learners design projects which consider how visionary leaders use strategic and innovative methods to transform their organizational landscapes. The specialization helps learners critically examine how company leaders increase their organizational agility, adaptability, identification of opportunities, and competitive advantages. Current and relevant topics surrounding strategy and innovation will be central to the work done in the specialization, including theorizing, crafting, and executing strategy and innovation; strategic digital transformation; and managing innovation, design, and creativity.
Core courses
| DB8400 | Your DBA Journey | 6 |
| DB8405 | Effective Organizational Leadership | 6 |
| DB8410 | Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance | 6 |
| DB8415 | Strategic Decision Making | 6 |
| DB8420 | Teaching Business in Higher Education | 6 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
Specialization courses
| DB8710 | Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing | 4 |
| DB8720 | Strategic Digital Transformation | 4 |
| DB8730 | Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity | 4 |
| DB8740 | Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Topic Development | 6 |
| DB8750 | Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Literature Review | 6 |
Upon completion of all required core and specialization coursework
| DB9801 | Proposal Writing | 6 |
| DB9802 | Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval | 6 |
| DB9803 | Project Results | 6 |
| DB9804 | Final Reviews and Presentation | 6 |
Total
At least 90 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.