Program Overview

Doctor of Business Administration Program

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program combines the application focus of an Executive MBA program with the advanced research focus of a PhD program. In this program, participants study and apply advanced research methodologies and analytic techniques to complex business problems.

Admission Requirements

• A minimum of ten years of professional business experience with a bachelor's degree or seven years with a master's degree
• A completed four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.3 or higher
• No GMAT or GRE Required

Application Deadlines

• The deadline for Fall 2026 admission is August 1, 2026

Program Description

The DBA program represents a new segment in management education at the Jindal School of Management. It is designed for participants to study and apply advanced research methodologies and analytic techniques to complex business problems.

Upcoming Events

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Online Information Session
  • Date: Wednesday, February 11, 12:00 pm CST
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in-person meet & greet
  • Date: Wednesday, February 25, 5:45 pm CST
  • Location: Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Online Information Session
  • Date: Wednesday, March 11, 12:00 pm CDT
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Online Information Session
  • Date: Wednesday, March 25, 5:30 pm CDT
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Online Information Session
  • Date: Wednesday, April 8, 12:00 pm CDT