July 2023 University Catalog

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

DB8400Your DBA Journey

6

DB8405Effective Organizational Leadership

6

DB8410Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance

6

DB8415Strategic Decision Making

6

DB8420Teaching Business in Higher Education

6

RSCH7860Survey of Research Methods

4

RSCH7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

4

RSCH7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

4

Specialization courses

DB8710Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing

4

DB8720Strategic Digital Transformation

4

DB8730Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity

4

DB8740Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Topic Development

6

DB8750Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Literature Review

6

Upon completion of all required core and specialization coursework

DB9801Proposal Writing

6

DB9802Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval

6

DB9803Project Results

6

DB9804Final 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.