January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

DBA in General Management, FlexPath option

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The DBA General Management specialization examines the scholarly and practitioner literature and emerging trends in the field of management. Learners design projects which address the challenges and opportunities for improving ways to manage, organize, and structure organizations. The specialization allows learners to analyze various aspects of management by selecting a composite of specialization courses in strategy and innovation, and organizational leadership before moving into more specific topic development. Learners gain an understanding of decision-making using relevant data and methods; deciding how to incorporate supply chains into organizational planning; consideration of how mergers, acquisitions, or coopetition may assist organizational success; or rethinking the types of management styles or processes that are used to establish successful business operations. Current and relevant topics surrounding management will be central to the work done in the specialization. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a DBA through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

Core courses

DB-FPX8400Your DBA Journey

3

DB-FPX8405Effective Organizational Leadership

3

DB-FPX8410Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance

3

DB-FPX8415Strategic Decision Making

3

DB-FPX8420Teaching Business in Higher Education

3

RSCH-FPX7860Survey of Research Methods

2

RSCH-FPX7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

2

RSCH-FPX7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

2

Specialization courses

DB-FPX8610Leadership Theory and Practice

2

Or

DB-FPX8710Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing

2

 

DB-FPX8620High Performance Leadership

2

Or

DB-FPX8720Strategic Digital Transformation

2

 

DB-FPX8630Catalysts for Change

2

Or

DB-FPX8730Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity

2

 

DB-FPX8840Seminar: General Management Topic Development

3

DB-FPX8850Seminar: General Management Literature Review

3

Upon completion of all required core and specialization coursework

DB-FPX9801Proposal Writing

3

DB-FPX9802Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval

3

DB-FPX9803Project Results

3

DB-FPX9804Final Reviews and Presentation

3

Total

At least 45 program points

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.