<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Applied Computer Science online program is designed to examine advanced computer science methods. Specialization coursework gives you the chance to examine leading edge technologies for networks and database management systems from an executive perspective. You'll also have the chance to explore advanced topics in network architecture and communications, server development and security, management information systems, software engineering, distributed computing systems, enterprise architecture, and data storage and management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You must have already earned a master's degree from an accredited university before applying to the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Applied Computer Science program. A professional background in business, computer science, or information technology would also be helpful. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete at least 60 credits to earn the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Applied Computer Science, although National University will allow up to 15 additional credit hours for dissertation research. Course requirements include 33 foundation credits, 15 specialization credits, and 12 dissertation credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Applied Computer Science</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Foundation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7101</td><td> Changing Times: Business Administration in the 21st Century</td></tr> <tr><td>SKS 7001</td><td> Doctoral Comprehensive Strategic Knowledge Studies -Required Course for Entry Track Students</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7300</td><td> Scholarly Business Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7110</td><td> The Business Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7120</td><td> Business Financial Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7130</td><td> Business Leadership &amp; Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7200</td><td> Business Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7310</td><td> Introduction to Business Research Design &amp; Methodology</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7320 &amp; BUS 7321 <br /> <b>OR</b> <br />BUS 7330 &amp; 7331</td><td> Quantitative Business Research Design and Methodology &amp; Directed Quantitative Research <br /> <br />Qualitative Business Research Design and Methodology &amp; Directed Qualitative Research</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700B</td><td> PhD-BA Portfolio</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> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CS 7005</td><td>Complex Database Management Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 7009</td><td> Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 7010</td><td> Advanced Topics in Network Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 7014</td><td>Software Engineering Fundamentals for Technology Leaders</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 7005</td><td> Enterprise Network Architecture</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Applied Computer Science program, you could be able to seek leadership roles in corporate organizations and businesses that utilize information technologies. You could also seek opportunities with technology development or consulting organizations and institutions of higher education. </p> <p>Depending on your experience, you could be able to pursue the following positions: </p> <ul><li>Postsecondary Professor </li><li>Corporate Information Officer </li><li>Chief Technology Officer </li><li>Chief Executive Officer </li><li>Senior Software Engineer </li><li>Computer Science Researcher </li><li>Technology Management Consultant</li></ul>