Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

As a student of Walden University's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) program with a specialization in Information Systems Management, you will have the opportunity to study advanced topics in several areas of business while taking courses emphasizing the development of leadership skills in technological innovation, strategies, and globalized integration. Information systems management courses address organizational innovation processes, applications development, networking strategies, technological tools, and business globalization. The core curriculum provides study in operations management, financial planning and budgeting, marketing, business strategies, and applied research methods and analytical processes. In addition to coursework, you must attend two face-to-face residencies and conduct an investigative research project in a professional business setting.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have management experience in a corporate IT department and hold a master's degree before enrolling in Walden University's D.B.A. program with a specialization in Information Systems Management. Most of Walden University's doctoral programs require a master's degree or higher and three years of related academic or professional experience. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. You will be required to complete 60 semester credits to earn the D.B.A. with a specialization in Information Systems Management. This credit total represents a three-credit foundation course; 28 credits in core, research, and business strategy courses; nine credits in information systems management; 20 credits in doctoral mentoring and studies courses; and two 4-day academic residencies.

Required Foundation and Core Courses

• Foundations for Doctoral Business Administration Studies
• Business Operations: Systems Perspectives in Global Organizations
• Information Systems: Global Management Strategies and Technologies
• Marketing: Strategic Innovation in Globally Diverse Markets
• Finance: Fiscal Leadership in a Global Environment - Creating Competitive Responses and Building Corporate Opportunities
• Leadership: Building Sustainable Organizations

Required Business Strategy and Research Methods Courses

• Business Strategy and Innovation
• Applied Research Methods - Qualitative and Quantitative
• Qualitative and Case Study Research for Business Analysis
• Quantitative Decision-Making for Business Analysis

Required Specialization Courses

• Seminar in Global Supply Chain Management
• Seminar in Innovation Management
• Seminar in IT for Competitive Advantage

Required Doctoral Studies Courses

• Doctoral Study Mentoring
• Doctoral Study Completion (five terms)

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Walden University's D.B.A. program with a specialization in Information Systems Management, you could seek upper-management or executive-level positions in the IT department of nearly any type of industry. You could be responsible for introducing your company to technological innovations, product development, or the implementation of technology configurations. Positions you could pursue include:

• Chief technology officer
• Information systems administrator
• Technology consultant
• College or university instructor