Program Overview

Doctor of Business Administration

Program Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at the University of North Texas (UNT) is designed for executives and managers who wish to enhance their knowledge and expertise within a research-driven framework. This hybrid program, hosted at UNT’s newest state-of-the-art facility in Frisco, Texas, can be completed in three years while working full-time. Students leverage business experience to strengthen their understanding of theoretical concepts while developing new knowledge through scholarly research on topics anchored in business practice.

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
• Format: On Campus (Only in Frisco) and Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 3 years
• Credit Hours: 48

Marketable Skills

• Ability to identify problems anchored in business practices
• Ability to survey existing literature to ground the research problem
• Ability to conduct independent research
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• A strong foundation in business theory to apply to practical business problems

Program Highlights

• The DBA degree at UNT is a practitioner-oriented program, anchored in industry-focused research problems
• Students leverage business experience to enhance their understanding of theoretical concepts while developing new knowledge through scholarly research on topics anchored in business practice
• Small classes led by expert instructors will meet in person on four weekends each semester, enhanced by online activities and enrichment
• The program is designed to allow students the flexibility to work while earning a doctorate
• The program is offered at Frisco Landing, a state-of-the-art facility at UNT’s Frisco campus
• Ranked #10 Best Online DBA Programs for 2024, according to College Consensus

Career Outlook

• Become thought leaders in their fields
• Advance in their current industry as consultants
• Lead new entrepreneurial ventures
• Join academia as business school faculty
• Use advanced research skills to analyze business problems within their current positions

Program Courses

• Research Philosophy and Thoughts (3 credit hours)
• Qualitative Research Methods I (3 credit hours)
• Quantitative Research Methods I (3 credit hours)
• Strategic Business Management (3 credit hours)
• Value Creation: Theory and Practice (3 credit hours)
• Applied Data/Text Mining (3 credit hours)