Business Administration

To prepare doctoral students for advanced leadership roles in the field of business administration, grounded in divinity and ethical principles.

To enable students to contribute to the integration of theological perspectives into business administration practices.

• DDBA 101 Culture, Ethics, Communication 4
• DDBA 102 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
• DDBA 103 Managerial Accounting 4
• DDBA 104 Strategic and Transformational IT 4
• DDBA 105 Managing Digital Business Markets 4
• DDBA 106 Data Models and Decisions 4
• DDBA 107 Operations Management 4
• DDBA 108 Financial Management 4
• DDBA 109 Entrepreneurial Finance & Equity 4
• DDBA 110 Marketing Management 4
• DDBA 111 Entrepreneurship & New Ventures 4
• DDBA 112 Creativity for Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs 4
• DDBA 113 Corporate Social Responsibility 4
• DDBA 114 Global Supply Chain Management 4
• DDBA 115 International Economics for Managers 4
• DDBA 116 Globalizing the Enterprise 4
• DDBA 117 Managerial Economics and Public Policy 4
• DDBA 118 The Global Economic Environment 4
• DDBA 119 Strategic Management 4
• DDBA 120 Integrative Business Plan Competition 4
• DDBA 121 Leadership & Managing Human Capital 4
• DDBA 122 Integration and Teams 4
• DDBA 123 Cross-Cultural Communication and Teamwork 4
• DDBA 124 Dissertation 8
• DDBA 125 PRACTICUM 8

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of business administration theories, strategic management, and organizational leadership.
• Apply ethical and moral principles to complex decision-making within the realm of business and management, emphasizing divinity-centered values.
• Conduct original research in business administration and contribute to the development of innovative business strategies informed by theological insights.
• Develop and implement ethical and socially responsible business practices that align with divinity-centered values.
• Analyze and address contemporary business challenges and opportunities from a divinity-based perspective.
• Lead and inspire teams within organizational settings, fostering a culture of ethical leadership and compassion.
• Contribute to the academic community by publishing research in the field of divinity in business administration.
• Engage in lifelong learning, professional development, and the dissemination of divinity-centered principles in the practice of business administration.

Applicants for admission must hold a Master's or equivalent degree from university or college with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.00 scale).

43 credits or more

Field experiences, such as participation in religious activities, work experience, and field activities, may qualify for special credit recognition. Additionally, prior learning may be evaluated for credit beyond standard coursework.