DBA Online
Irvine, USA
DURATION
16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 16,800
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
Brentwood University was born Online to offer you the way of the future!
Learn from top business leaders studying at Brentwood University.
Get your internationally accredited DBA.
Progress your career with an affordable, flexible, recognized program.
Our Online Course Delivery Format
The Brentwood University DBA is one of the most practical DBA programs in any of the On-Campus, Hybrid, and Online formats. You will learn from professionals with a proven record of success in global industries, such as the fast-moving consumer goods and financial industries, and from successful entrepreneurs, who have turned a business idea into a profitable operation.
Online DBA
In this program, all students will spend the 8 DBA courses, as well as research and dissertation completion, fully online, from anywhere.
Why is Distance Education on the Rise?
Affordability, Flexibility, Accessibility
Brentwood University makes it its goal to keep up with new trends and technologies. Distance learning is the newest branch of the education sector.
Brentwood University has a one-year DBA program that can be attended from anywhere in the world at any time. Our professors are some of the most talented and experienced in their fields. Brentwood University is the way of the future.
As we evolve as a society, we learn to become more efficient. Everything is now done quicker than it was 10 years ago, and 10 years before that and so on. Online education is the quickest and easiest way for anyone to obtain a degree
Finally, the monetary issue. Some on-campus DBAs charge tremendous tuition fees to their students. Online DBAs do not have to do that because their costs are much lower, thus they will not need to make it up by charging the students more.
DBA Program Description
The DBA program at Brentwood University is the highest academic degree which is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career. The DBA is focused on both theory and applied research and will help the student to acquire leadership skills as an executive, consultant, or entrepreneur.
Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the Doctor of Business Administration degree program will acquire the following competencies:
- Conduct research with the aim of applying the findings to the real world of Business in all industries and countries.
- Visionary skills and projection in the future in a changing economic and business environment.
- Making a decision in the real business world and more specifically, in the new international global Business World.
- Conduct marketing research and answer to the new market in an ever-changing environment.
- Develop and maintain a high level of teamwork and improve the social and economic environment for human resources.
Duration
The DBA program takes 16 months to complete. Then the student will work on his/her dissertation. There are 48 units to complete (8 courses of 6 units each). Each course will take 2 months. Students can move on to the next course once the first course is completed. With 11 courses offered, students can choose which courses suit them best and fits best for their career. An academic advisor will help students to choose the best courses.
Degree Requirements
To be awarded the Doctor of Business Administration degree, all students must complete 60 core program credits. The core instruction is delivered in eight 6- credit hour courses, each lasting 8 weeks. In addition to 48 core credits, the student should complete the Grand Comprehensive Exam (GCE) and submit a final Dissertation for 12 Credit Hours.
Doctor of Business Administration Courses
The student is required to complete 8 out of 11 following courses for the completion of the Doctor of Business Administration program and the awarding of the DBA degree.
- BU 151201 Research Methodology (6 Credits)
- BU 151202 Managerial Accounting and Financial Management (6 Credits)
- BU 151203 Entrepreneurship and Leadership (6 Credits)
- BU 151204 Human resources Management (6 Credits)
- BU 151205 Business Intelligence (6 Credits)
- BU 151206 Essentials of Project Management (6 Credits)
- BU 151207 Strategic Marketing (6 Credits)
- BU 151208 Leadership in International Multicultural Organization (6 Credits)
- BU 151101 Organization and Leadership (6 Credits)
- BU 151102 Innovation and Technology Leadership (6 Credits)
- BU 151106 Business Strategy (6 Credits)
- Dissertation (12 Credits)
Why Study at Brentwood University
Learn from top business leaders studying at Brentwood University.
- Accredited American & European degrees
- Outstanding international faculty
- Company presentations and job opportunities
- Extra Language customized courses available in different languages
- Multicultural environment
- Student-centered American teaching style
- Small class size
- Alumni network with life-long benefits
- Hi-tech facilities & smart classrooms
At Brentwood, we believe “Education is a fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights."
Licensing
The University is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
In addition, Brentwood University is proud to announce that this institution is in the process of obtaining accreditation from DEAC, listed in the USDE.
Accreditation
Brentwood University is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ASIC). ASIC is recognized by UKVI in the UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in the USA and is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), are affiliates of ENQA (European Network for Quality Assurance) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
Required Learning Materials
In addition to on-campus courses in Paris campus, each course will have a designated textbook that students are responsible to obtain on their own. The Learning Management System (LMS) supports the use of additional learning materials, including multimedia lecture presentations, discussion forums, and e-Library reading materials collection.
Practical Training
Currently, students at Brentwood University are not required to complete any practical internships or externships. As our university is catering to a majority of adult learners, they will already be engaged in employment in business or other fields. Brentwood University does not offer university credits for life or work experiences.
Graduation Policy – DBA Program
To obtain the Doctor of Business Administration degree, a student must complete the following:
- Earn a minimum of 60-semester credits by taking the 8 core DBA courses and complete the required dissertation.
- Maintain an institutional GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 system).
- Earn a minimum course grade of 2.0 (on a 4.0 system) for each course in the program.
The conferral date is the date on which the student’s degree is officially conferred. Upon completion of all required courses, submission of the graduation application, and resolving any outstanding financial obligations, students who have met all academic and administrative requirements, will receive two official transcripts and their diploma.
Do you have any questions?
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