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If you have academic questions about Drexel's Executive DBA, please contact the Academic Director for the program. We look forward to hearing from you.
The 40 credit Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) degree program is designed to allow for completion in less than 3 calendar years.
Please note: DBA courses and course sequence are subject to change.
Drexel LeBow DBA Plan of Study
Year 1
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Fall | Applied Organizational and Consumer Behavior (4.0 credits) Foundations of Research in Behavioral Sciences (4.0 credits) |
| Spring | Economic and Strategic Perspectives (4.0 credits) Survey Design (1.0 credit) Qualitative Inquiry Methods or Analyzing Quantitative Data* (3.0 credits) |
| Summer | Practicum: Driving Innovation and Design* (3.0 credits) Qualitative Inquiry Methods or Analyzing Quantitative Data (3.0 credits) |
* Qualitative Inquiry Methods and Analyzing Quantitative Data are offered in alternating semesters. Students complete one in the spring and the other in the summer; the semester in which each course is offered varies by year.
Year 2
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Fall | Practicum: Methodology (3.0 credits) Introduction to Dissertation Research (4.0 credits) |
| Spring | Dissertation Proposal and Literature Review (4.0 credits) |
| Summer | Data Collection and Analysis (3.0 credits) |
Year 3
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dissertation Writing (3.0 credits) |
| Spring | Dissertation Defense (1.0 credit) |
Learn more about Executive DBA courses in the Drexel Catalog
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Have questions about the Executive DBA or application process? Schedule a consultation with Director of Recruitment Mark E. Dierkes to discuss the program, your goals and whether Drexel’s Executive DBA is the right fit for you.