<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>California Baptist University's online Doctor of Business Administration is designed to teach students how to become influential leaders and innovators in the business world on a global scale. Students have the opportunity to learn how to impact public, private, and non-profit organizations using knowledge and techniques that are innovative and sustainable. The curriculum covers topics such as organization and management, ethics, international business, marketing, and human resources management, among others. For much of the program, students will have the opportunity to learn research design and work on a doctoral dissertation, where they might choose a research topic related to the field and present it to faculty. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Applicants to the DBA program will need a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a resume or CV detailing work experience, scholarly activities, and educational, leadership, and professional organization activities. They will also need to meet professional components (such as exams, coursework, and professional experience) as outlined by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). All applicants to California Baptist University must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Students will need to complete 56 credits' worth of courses in various topics related to business and research. Several of these credits will go towards their work on a dissertation. </p> <p><u>Required Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 710</td><td>Foundations of Organization and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 720</td><td>Ethics in Organization and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 730</td><td>Financial Analysis for Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 740</td><td>Applying Economic Theory to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 750</td><td>International Business in Global Markets</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 765</td><td>Strategic Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 775</td><td>Topics in Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 780</td><td>Comprehensive Experience</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 797</td><td>Dissertation Experience</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 797</td><td>Dissertation Experience</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 799</td><td>Dissertation Completion</td></tr> <tr><td>RCH 705</td><td>Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>RCH 710</td><td>Data Analysis and Interpretation</td></tr> <tr><td>RCH 715</td><td>Quantitative Research</td></tr> <tr><td>RCH 720</td><td>Qualitative Research</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The DBA program at California Baptist University is designed to help students pursue many careers upon graduation in several business areas. For example, students could pursue leadership positions in finance, marketing, or analysis, among other areas, or they could become business professors or academics and complete research. The dissertation required in the degree could be a valuable tool for finding job positions, as it demonstrates students' knowledge on a specific topic. </p> <ul><li>Chief executive officer </li><li>Chief financial officer </li><li>Chief human resources officer </li><li>Market research analyst </li><li>Postsecondary teacher (professor)</li></ul>