Founded Doctor of Business Administration

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1 Founded 1889 Doctor of Business Administration ONLINE and CLASSROOM (800)

2 2 Saint Leo: A Portrait Founded in 1889, Saint Leo University is one of the nation s premier Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts universities, serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. Our scenic campus is located in the heart of Florida, just minutes north of Tampa. The university also has more than 40 education centers and offices in seven states and is a global provider of online programs to both civilian and military students. We are dedicated to providing excellence in academics and a solid foundation for career advancement. Our more than 70,000 alumni live in 50 states and 61 countries. Claim Your Future Dean s Message The Doctor of Business Administration degree at Saint Leo University is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to become successful academics and business leaders. We pledge to assist you every step of the way on this exciting journey with committed academic learning, advising, and the personal attention you need to succeed. The delivery format, including classroom, online, and live/interactive video, utilizes the latest technology and learning methods. This program is built upon an exceptional curriculum and provides critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making practices to prepare you to shape the development of the next generation of business leaders in the 21st century. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Donald R. Tapia School of Business at Saint Leo University, one of the most advanced business schools in ethicsbased leadership and the use of technology and applied business practices in the nation. Dr. Michael Nastanski Associate Vice President of International Affairs Dean of the Donald R. Tapia School of Business Professor of Marketing and Management

3 Donald R. Tapia School of Business A Degree Of Consequence Developing a New Generation of Business Leaders The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) is an advanced degree program that prepares graduates with research, critical analysis, and application skills to make intellectual contributions to their fields of business study. Saint Leo University s D.B.A. program builds on its values that emphasize social responsibility, innovation, and accountability to foster a new form of leadership focused on creating vibrant and sustainable organizations. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the functional business areas, practical skills for leading within an organization, and methods for shaping responsible leaders. The D.B.A. develops graduates for teaching, academic leadership, or working in the consulting field. The program leverages the school s expertise in delivering flexible graduate programs that are student centered, application oriented, and outcomes driven. Everywhere Saint Leo teaches in our education centers, online, and at University Campus business is an academic offering. Our goal is to provide a world-class education that includes a broad academic background, opportunities for entrepreneurial exploration, and real-world experiences that will benefit graduates as they enter an ever-more complex society driven by technological change, diverse cultures, and intense economic competition. 3

4 4 With You Every Step of the Way At Saint Leo, we offer superior academic advising and interaction with a passionate faculty genuinely committed to your success. We will help you every step of the way from initial application and program orientation to developing your area of expertise and successfully completing your degree. Proud Heritage Why Saint Leo University? You want a well-designed program developed to give you the competencies you need to advance your career. You desire convenient, innovative instruction that combines leading-edge online and classroom learning set in a world-class environment. You want a degree program that is respected by employers. You value a high-quality education that is competitively priced with the personal attention you need. You require a supportive and nurturing learning environment focused on your success.

5 5 Our Mission The Donald R. Tapia School of Business provides a values-centered education that develops tomorrow s business leaders with exceptional skills and the ability to take ethical and effective action. We emphasize the core Benedictine values of community, respect for all, and responsible stewardship, along with the values of excellence, personal development, and integrity. What Can You Expect to Gain from Saint Leo University s D.B.A. Program? Strong research skills and the ability to use critical thinking to analyze and critique both academic and applied research The ability to identify and synthesize the global implications of research conducted while critically thinking about interrelated activities that occur in the functional areas of business, such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, project management, and statistics Flexible and Convenient This unique program combines flexible and convenient online and classroom learning designed to fit your busy life. The Doctor of Business Administration provides students with the opportunity to advance their education through our highly respected online programs and with carefully crafted interactive classroom learning with peers and faculty at University Campus one week per year. Leading-edge computer technology and applications Personal attention and support from distinguished faculty Preparation for teaching careers at the college or university level Excellence in consulting practices with an emphasis on using experiential, active learning techniques An original and intellectual contribution to the field of management and/or business in the required dissertation project The integration of Saint Leo University s core values and ethical foundations into the dissertation process and critical thinking skills A dynamic interactive program combining online and classroom learning

6 6 Program Format The Doctor of Business Administration curriculum is presented through our highly respected online and classroom programs. The format includes three separate one-week seminars at University Campus during the intercessional break. All other courses are eight-week modulebased courses taken one at a time and delivered through our nationally acclaimed online platform. PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS These core requirement courses must be taken by all students entering the program without a master s degree in a business-related field (e.g., M.B.A., Master s in Accounting, M.S. in Business). MBA 598 Statistics 3 credits MBA 560 Financial and Managerial Accounting 3 credits MBA 540 Managerial Economics 3 credits MBA 565 Marketing 3 credits PROGRAM COMPONENTS TOTAL: 12 credits YEAR 1 DBA 701 Doctoral Success Lab (1-week on-ground intersession) 3 credits DBA 705 A History of Applied Management Theory 3 credits DBA 710 Global Leadership and Ethics 3 credits DBA 715 Organizational Behavior and Social Responsibility 3 credits DBA 720 Management of Financial Resources 3 credits DBA 725 Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship 3 credits DBA 730 Research Methods Qualitative 3 credits YEAR 2 DBA 735 Research Methods Quantitative Research Foundation 3 credits (1-week on-ground intersession) DBA 740 Analytics for Decision Making 3 credits DBA 745 Global Perspectives in Human Resource Management 3 credits DBA 750 Strategic Management in Global Organizations 3 credits DBA 755 Management Learning Seminar 3 credits (Directed study option available for business professionals) DBA 760 Management Teaching Practicum 3 credits (Directed study option available for business professionals) DBA 765 Doctoral Written Comprehensive Exam 3 credits YEARS 3 & 4 DBA 770 Dissertation Seminar (1-week on-ground intersession) 3 credits DBA Directed Research 12 credits DBA 801 Dissertation Oral Defense (non-credit baring) 0 credits TOTAL: 57 credits *Maximum years to completion 7 years On Ground DBA 701 Doctoral Success Lab One-week intersession at University Campus YEAR 1 E-Learning Online Courses One course every eight weeks DBA 705, 710, 715, 720, 725, & 730 YEAR 2 On Ground DBA 735 Research Methods Quantitative Research Foundation One-week intersession at University Campus

7 7 Connect With Thought Leaders Saint Leo University A Proven Innovator in Global Business Education APPLICATION PROCESS Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) applicants must submit the following materials: Official transcript indicating successful completion of a master s degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.25 (transcript required) Saint Leo University application Completed evidence of three years of work experience A current and up-to-date resume A personal statement (see below) Two letters of reference, one professional and one academic Top: Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll MBA 08 accepted an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree and served as a guest commencement speaker in Bottom: From left to right, Dr. Balbir Bal, associate dean; Dr. Lorrie McGovern, director of graduate programs; and Dr. Paula O Neil, a faculty member and local government leader, during a commencement. ACCREDITATIONS Saint Leo University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, bachelor s, master s, and specialist degrees. The university is approved to offer the doctoral degree effective December Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call (404) for questions about the accreditation of Saint Leo University. Saint Leo University s Donald R. Tapia School of Business received initial accreditation by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) in September Personal Statement Explain how your professional experience and academic background make you an ideal candidate for doctoral study (one page). Describe your specific area of interest. Explain how conducting research in this area will help you fulfill your career objectives (one page). Describe your future career goals upon completion of this program (one page). Interview All Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) applicants will be interviewed as part of the admissions process. (800) E-Learning Online Courses One course every eight weeks DBA 740, 745, 750, 755, 760, & 765 On Ground YEAR 3 & 4 DBA 770 Dissertation Seminar One-week intersession at University Campus Directed Research DBA Directed Research DBA 801 Dissertation Oral Defense

8 World-class Leaders. Founded 1889 (800) Saint Leo University Admission Office P.O. Box 6665, MC2248 Saint Leo, FL 33574