Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) program with a specialization in Technology Entrepreneurship is designed to provide you with a diverse business education while emphasizing the use and management of technology to provide better service and increase your company's potential. Seminars in technology entrepreneurship address innovative concepts, processes for introducing technological innovations into business environments, funding for entrepreneurial ventures, tools for networking, and the use of the Internet in business strategies. Other program coursework offers the study of management techniques in finance, operations, marketing, and information systems. You must also attend two 4-day mentoring residencies and complete a research project focusing on a specific business practice in a professional environment.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should possess a master's degree and have management experience or own your own business prior to entering Walden University's D.B.A. program with a specialization in Technology Entrepreneurship. 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 for some programs.

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. To earn Walden University's D.B.A. with a specialization in Technology Entrepreneurship, you must complete a total of 60 semester credits. The curriculum consists of 18 credits in core and foundation courses, 13 credits in business strategy and research methods courses, nine credits in specialization seminars, 20 credits in a doctoral studies project, and eight days of academic residency.

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 Innovation Management
• Seminar in Entrepreneurial Finance
• 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 the D.B.A. program with a specialization in Technology Entrepreneurship at Walden University, you could apply skills you have learned to management positions in your own or existing companies, or you could begin a new business venture. You could be responsible for implementing or overseeing new technological innovations, managing business information systems, or designing new applications. Positions you could pursue include:

• Information technology director
• Small business owner
• Technological management consultant
• College or university instructor