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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Available Specializations: • Advanced Accounting • Applied Computer Science • Computer and Information Security • Criminal Justice • Financial Management • General Business • Healthcare Administration • Homeland Security Leadership and Policy • Human Resources Management • Industrial/Organizational Psychology* • International Business • Management • Management of Engineering and Technology • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Organizational Leadership • Project Management • Public Administration * Interdisciplinary specialization with the Department of Psychology Program at a Glance: 18 professionally relevant specializations Total Credit Hours: 54 Courses: 18 Recommended Completion Time: 39 Months NCU's Doctor of Business Administration program is designed for current and potential business leaders and senior managers to enhance their knowledge and competencies in preparation for leadership roles in the public or private sector. This is a research-based degree and, unlike the PhD, is intended to engage you in the application of theoretical knowledge. NCU offers you the opportunity to refine your knowledge and explore emerging business technologies while gaining real-world experience from your mentoring professors. Our programs have an emphasis on the application of research as a means of developing strategies and tactics for solving organizational problems. Examples of an applied investigation may include a replication study, a case study, or a special project (such as the creation of a curriculum, training program, or educational artifact), followed by an evaluation. A doctoral project for a professional degree does not have to be an original contribution to the body of knowledge that impacts the theories in the field, but typically responds to a practical problem or proposed innovation (Archibald, 2010). The DBA could be a strong, applied doctorate appropriate for those who have earned an MBA (or equivalent master's degree) and are interested in combining academic research with management and business. DOCTORAL PROGRAM 11