<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Baker College's online Doctor of Business Administration program is designed to teach you leadership practices, organizational management strategies, and research methodologies. Studies are conducted through instruction, seminars, conferences, and an extensive dissertation process. Core course topics might include global management practices, business information technology management, change management, corporate governance, professional ethics, and business statistical concepts. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to develop your research skills as you prepare, write, and present a dissertation that demonstrates your mastery of concepts and techniques studied in the curriculum. You will also have the chance to choose from six areas of specialization or create your own area of study. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You must have earned a Master of Business Administration and have at least five years of professional experience in business or management before enrolling in this doctoral program. You must also submit an application, application fee, official transcripts, a resume, three professional references, and an essay. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>A total of 90 credits must be earned to successfully complete Baker College's Doctor of Business Administration program. This credit total represents 42 credits in core courses, 12 credits in doctoral specialty and professional residency requirements, eight credits in assessment requirements, and 28 credits in the dissertation process. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 800</td><td> Doctoral Seminar in Information Proficiency</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 801</td><td> The Scholar Practitioner</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 810</td><td> Leading 21st Century Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 811</td><td> Managing in a World-Wide Context</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 812</td><td> Knowledge Management and Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 813</td><td> Quality Improvement and Organizational Change</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 814</td><td> Corporate and Personal Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 840</td><td> Statistics for Executives</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 841</td><td> Introduction to Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 844</td><td> Defining the Dissertation Research Problem and Research Question</td></tr> <tr><td>Select one of the following courses:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BUS 842</td><td> Designing a Qualitative Dissertation Study</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 843</td><td> Designing a Quantitative Dissertation Study</td></tr> </table><p><u>Doctoral Specialty Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 860</td><td> Doctoral Specialization Seminar I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 870</td><td> Doctoral Specialization Seminar II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Professional Residency Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 880</td><td> First Year Professional Residency</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 881</td><td> Second Year Professional Residency</td></tr> </table><p><u>Comprehensive/Qualifying Assessment Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 890A</td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 891A</td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 892</td><td> Comprehensive Essay</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 893</td><td> Qualifying Paper</td></tr> </table><p><u>Dissertation Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 896A</td><td> Dissertation I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 897A</td><td> Dissertation II</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 898A</td><td> Dissertation III</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 899A</td><td> Dissertation IV</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>While you could explore opportunities at the uppermost executive levels in any type of business once you have earned the Doctor of Business Administration from Baker College, this graduate degree program is typically used to pursue academic or possibly consulting careers. You might also be prepared to handle greater responsibilities in your current position. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Business Professor </li><li>Business School Dean </li><li>Chief Executive Officer </li><li>Chief Business Development Officer</li></ul>