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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

PURPOSE

The Doctor of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in business administration, strategic management, and leadership, all within a framework grounded in Christian values. This program prepares students to take on leadership roles in organizations, drive business innovation, and contribute to the development of ethical and sustainable business practices. Especially, this program emphasizes the integration of Christian principles with the application of theory to real-world business challenges, equipping students with the expertise needed to make informed decisions, lead complex organizations, and contribute to the advancement of business practices globally.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:

  • Possess a deep understanding of key business practices to lead organizations effectively in a dynamic and competitive global environment.
  • Develop the advanced leadership and management skills necessary to make informed and strategic decisions that drive organizational success, foster innovation, and ensure long-term sustainability.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to ethical decision-making and responsible leadership, ensuring that their business practices contribute positively to society and adhere to the highest standards of integrity.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of the global business environment, including the economic, social, and cultural factors that influence business practices across the different geographical regions.

COURSES

Core Courses

12 Credit Hours(Select 3 courses)

DB 801 Advanced Organizational Behavior 4
DB 802 Strategic Management Theory and Practice 4
DB 803 Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility 4
DB 804 Global Business Environment 4
DB 805 Leadership and Change Management 4
DB 806 Advanced Business Strategy 4
DB 807 Christian Worldview in Business and Management 4
CR 801 Crisis Management Theory 4
CR 802 Organization Behavior and Leadership Theory 4
ES 801 ESG Leadership and Management 4
ES 802 Sustainability Management Studies 4
RE 801 CEO¡¯s Real Estate Management Leadership 4
RE 802 Leader¡¯s Real Estate Construction Utilization 4

Emphases Courses

16 Credit Hours(Select 4 courses)

Crisis Management
CR 803 Crisis Management and Communication 4
CR 804 ESG Management and Business Ethics 4
CR 805 Risk Management & Crisis Management Strategic 4
CR 806 Study of Crisis Identification/Analysis 4
CR 807 Organizational Innovation and Change Management 4
CR 808 ESG Management Practices 4
CR 809 Crisis Leadership Development 4
CR 811 Crisis Management Governance 4
ESG Management
ES 803 Climate Change and ESG Strategy 4
ES 804 ESG Supply Chain Due Diligence 4
ES 805 ESG Seminars 4
ES 806 Corporate Governance 4
ES 807 ESG Metrics Analysis 4
ES 808 ESG Risk Management 4
ES 809 Greenhouse Gas Inventory 4
ES 810 ESG Investment Finance 4
ES 811 Sustainable Cities Theory and Practices 4
Finance and Risk Management
FR 801 Corporate Finance Theory 4
FR 802 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management 4
FR 803 Risk Management and Insurance 4
FR 804 Financial Institutions and Markets 4
FR 805 International Finance and Risk Management 4
International Business
IB 801 International Trade and Investment 4
IB 802 Global Marketing Strategies 4
IB 803 Cross-Cultural Management 4
IB 804 International Finance 4
IB 805 Global Supply Chain Management 4
Management Innovation Strategy
MO 801 Strategic Management 4
MO 802 Creative Problem Solving Methodology 4
MO 803 Seminar on Technology Commercialization 4
MO 804 Project Management Seminar 4
MO 805 Technical Valuation and Financial Analysis 4
MO 806 Technical Corporate Finance Seminar 4
MO 807 Strategy Seminar 4
Marketing and Consumer Behavior
MC 801 Advanced Consumer Behavior 4
MC 802 Digital Marketing and Analytics 4
MC 803 Brand Management 4
MC 804 Marketing Research Methods 4
MC 805 Integrated Marketing Communications 4
Real Estate Management/ Psychology and Auction
RE 803 Real Estate Market Decision Making 4
RE 804 CEO¡¯s Real Estate Civil Execution Act Understanding 4
RE 805 Real Estate Judicial Understanding and Response Strategy 4
RE 808 CEO¡¯s Real Estate Development Strategy 4
RE 809 CEO¡¯s Real Estate Consulting Leadership 4
RE 810 Real Estate Policy Leadership 4
RE 811 Introduction to Real Estate Psychology 4
RE 812 Psychological Approach on Real Estate Investment & Purchase 4
RE 813 Psychological Approach on Real Estate Management & Sales 4
Strategic Management
SM 801 Strategic Decision Making 4
SM 802 Corporate Strategy and Governance 4
SM 803 Innovation and Technology Management 4
SM 804 Strategic Leadership 4
SM 805 Mergers and Acquisitions 4

Free Electives

8 Credit Hours

Dissertation

9 Credit Hours

RS 805 Dissertation Research Seminar 3
RS 807 Dissertation 6

Capstone

3 Credit Hours

CP 890 Capstone 3

Total

48 Credit Hours

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851 Parr Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385
(636)327-4645
usa@midwest.edu
Copyright © 2015 Midwest University
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