Emerging Technologies, DBA (Worldwide)
Concentration in Generative AI | Synchronous Online
Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Emerging Technologies with Concentration in Generative AI program is the most advanced business degree program at 91ɬ that is designed for professionals who wish to further their careers. The DBA program addresses the learning needs and objectives of senior business managers, consultants, and university professors. Its primary objective is to produce graduates who can contribute to the advancement of their professions and to the expansion of knowledge and awareness of contemporary strategic issues and practices. This is a STEM-designated degree program.
The curriculum includes a three-tiered focus. Students examine current theories, practices, and issues in business; train in research methods; and study the relationships between business, social and global issues. It is critical for doctoral students to be adept in these areas and to contribute to the expansion of knowledge and improvement of business practices. For the dissertation, students conduct original research on a topic of current importance and personal interest. They also have an option to file a patent and gain provisional status only in countries who are World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) signatories or submit and get preliminary approval of their scholarly manuscript to produce and be published by an academic publisher into a book. These should impact and help illuminate the strategic issues they face in their professions.
The program encourages students to accept the added responsibility of a shared commitment to the advancement of their professions and to upholding the highest ethical standards in the private or public sector.
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50 Years of DBA
91ɬ Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is proud to celebrate 50 years of academic excellence and professional impact. For half a century, the DBA program has empowered senior business leaders, consultants, and educators to advance their careers. With a curriculum focused on business theory, research methods, and global issues, our graduates have become thought leaders, contributing innovative solutions to contemporary strategic challenges.
As we commemorate this milestone, we honor the achievements of our alumni and reaffirm our commitment to producing graduates who not only excel in their fields but also champion ethical practices and global awareness. Here to 50 years of knowledge, growth, and transformation in the business world!
About the DBA Program
The DBA program has been designed with a focus on the “practitioner educational model,” which distinguishes 91ɬ from other institutions. This focus is consistent with the position adopted by the Association of Business Schools, which can be summarized as follows:
- The DBA is a professional practice doctorate and is concerned with researching real business and managerial issues via the critical review and systematic application of appropriate theories and research to professional practice.
- The DBA may often be interdisciplinary in approach and/or content.
- It is further intended to provide opportunities for considerable personal development, such that the participant achieves a greater level of effectiveness as a professional practitioner or manager.
- The DBA primary mode of assessment is through the production of a dissertation/thesis or a product idea.
Students
Our students are one of the program greatest strengths. Typical doctoral students at 91ɬ attend part time. Without exception, they come from successful careers in top positions in the private, nonprofit and government sectors. They bring their experiences and knowledge to the classroom and, in turn, demand incisive instruction and intelligent, well-developed classroom discussions.
Faculty
Faculty members who teach in our DBA program have doctoral degrees from leading universities in their fields and possess extensive practical experience. They bring a theoretical as well as a real-world view to their teaching and a commitment to dynamic, progressive education.
Format
This program is delivered via the online-synchronous, online-asynchronous, and in-person instruction modes and offers a state-of-the-art curriculum delivered by experienced, highly qualified professors.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the DBA in Emerging Technologies program, graduates will be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge of:
- Advanced Research: Synthesize and apply advanced evidence-based research approaches for investigations that contribute new insights to business and emerging technologies;
- Theory Application: Critically evaluate and integrate foundational and contemporary concepts and theories for addressing complex organizational, technological, and societal challenges;
- Adaptive Leadership: Utilize adaptive leadership, smart decision-making, and effective communication for business and emerging technologies;
- Local-Global Concerns: Compare and contrast cultural, economic, political, environmental, technological, and social issues and their impact on local and global business and technologies; and
- Ethics: Argue and defend ethics, responsibility, governance, and accountability for business, technology, and society.
Admission Requirements
Curriculum
The Doctor of Business Administration in Emerging Technologies with Concentration in Generative AI requires completion of 20 units of major courses, 8 units of dissertation foundation courses, and 28 units of dissertation work, for a total of 56 units. Students must earn a “B-” or better in each course and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better.
Although research papers, reports and examinations may be required in doctoral seminars, the major assessment points in the DBA program are the qualifying examination, taken after the foundation curriculum is completed, and the dissertation research. Students must receive a passing score on the qualifying examination and successfully complete all required courses before they are allowed to present a dissertation proposal and officially advance to candidacy.
Students must complete and successfully defend their dissertations within seven years of beginning the program.
Mathematics Proficiency Requirement
BUS 240 Data Analysis for Managers (Waived with documentation of student having completed equivalent course covering statistics and regression analysis with grade of “B” or better.)
Requirements for the Doctor of Business Administration
The Doctor of Business Administration in Emerging Technologies with Concentration in Generative AI requires completion of 20 units of major courses, 12 units of dissertation foundation courses, and 28 units of dissertation work, for a total of 60 units. Students must earn a “B-” or better in each course and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better. Although research papers, reports and examinations may be required in doctoral seminars, the major assessment points in the DBA program are the qualifying examination, taken after the foundation curriculum is completed, and the dissertation research. Students must receive a passing score on the qualifying examination and successfully complete all required courses before they are allowed to present a dissertation proposal and officially advance to candidacy. Students must complete and successfully defend their dissertations within five years of beginning the program.
The integrative examination will be offered to students prior to the start of dissertation research courses.
After successfully completing the dissertation foundation courses and passing the qualifying examination, students may begin the major requirements.
Students may register for DBA 890 Dissertation Topic Proposal only after completing the dissertation foundation coursework, passing the qualifying examination, and then completing the major requirements.
