<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Doctor of Business Administration program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at National University is designed to explore workplace behavior and methods for leading employees. You'll have the opportunity to learn to manage turnover, increase production and efficiency, and motivate personnel. Courses are designed to examine a variety of relevant topics, including professional ethics, organizational development, and the impact that individuals and groups have on behavior in an organization. You will be asked to successfully complete a dissertation in order to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities. You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to graduate. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you want to apply to this program, you should have a master's degree from an accredited institution. You should have an excellent mind for organization and business, and a firm understanding of how to function in a leadership role. You should also be willing to work with groups and individuals. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you will be required to complete at least 54 credit hours. Of those credit hours, 27 of them of them will be from foundational courses, 15 of them will be from specialization courses, and 12 of them will be from dissertation courses. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Doctor of Business Administration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7101</td><td> Doctoral Studies in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7300</td><td> Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 7019</td><td> Ethics in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM-7104</td><td> Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7303</td><td> Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7103</td><td> Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7106 <br /> <b>or</b> <br /> BTM-7108 </td><td>Quantitative Research Design <br /> <br /> Qualitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7109</td><td> Planning Dissertation Research in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9600B</td><td> DBA Portfolio</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>IOP 8400</td><td> Industrial/Organizational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>IOP 8404</td><td>Consulting in Business, Education, and Health</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 7006</td><td> Advanced Topics in Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 7022</td><td>Advanced Topics in Organizational Development</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 7110 <br /> <b>or</b> <br />HRM 7008</td><td> Leadership in Organizations <br /> <br /> Legal Issues in Human Resources Management</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A </td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A </td><td> The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A </td><td> Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A </td><td> The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completion of this program, you could be able to pursue additional responsibilities related to your a current position. In addition, you could seek opportunities with large companies as well as small ones, while working with individuals as well as in groups. You could be able to use your communication and analytical skills to help numerous types of businesses and organizations achieve enhanced efficiency and operation. </p> <p>Possible career paths include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Human Resources Manager </li><li>Industrial Business Administrator </li><li>Business Consultant </li><li>Small Business Owner </li><li>Business Organization Specialist</li></ul>