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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a rigorous research-based program that will prepare proven business professionals to expand their breadth of knowledge and abilities in leadership, innovation and customer engagement. The 62-credit-hour program has been designed to equip students to apply evidence-based solutions to the challenges presented by the dynamic complexity of the contemporary global economy.
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program at the University of Dallas prepares you to elevate your expertise and recognition, whether you aspire to advance your career in industry or in academia. DBA graduates of the Gupta College of Business effectively employ pragmatic research methods to examine applied problems and provide evidence-based guidance that not only equips you with advanced knowledge but also elevates your status in the business world.
UD's DBA program was the first DBA program in Texas accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and has a long-established track record of graduates who are now successful management consultants, executives to growing companies, or tenured faculty at top-tier institutions.
By focusing on strategic thinking, leadership, and decision making, UD's graduate business programs address the ethical dimensions of business in every course, taught by accomplished faculty mentors. These mentors are accomplished scholars and sought after industry professionals are invested in your desire for excellence in any field you pursue.
By contributing to cutting-edge knowledge, you will position yourself as a thought leader.
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The University of Dallas DBA is a doctoral program for experienced managers and academics who want to further enhance their business knowledge beyond an MBA or graduate degree. Our DBA program is designed to provide students the chance to bring a rigorous approach to solving existing managerial and organizational problems. The UD DBA provides an opportunity to focus on finding solutions to the challenges of the modern workplace, under the close guidance of scholar-practitioners.
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Bradley Winton earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from Millsaps College in 2009, a master’s degree in geoscience from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2011 and a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University – Texarkana in 2015. Bradley spent nine years in the oil and gas industry, including five years with Denbury Resources, before moving into the leveraged finance industry in 2016. He served as an executive at Oaklawn Investments, where he managed a credit analyst team. While pursuing his DBA, Bradley was a senior geologist at Scout Energy Partners. His areas of research interest included organizational and capital structures, team dynamics and executive leadership. After earning his DBA from University of Dallas in 2021, Dr. Winton is now assistant professor of management at the University of Southern Mississippi.
The DBA and the PhD are both research-based degrees that are designed to acquaint students with the scholarly literature that can be applied in a variety of business situations. The differences between the two degrees can be primarily seen in the scope and depth of the topics covered.
DBA
PhD
MBA
Student Profiles
Executives with significant managerial experience looking to transition to tenure-track teaching or develop skills to advance in leadership or consulting roles.
Professionals pursuing a career in research at an academic institution.
Individuals looking to enhance their careers in management.
Career Destination
Academia, executive leadership or consulting.
Academia.
Industry professional.
Faculty Teaching Options
Full-time, tenure track positions at teaching institutions.
Full-time, tenure track positions at research institutions.
Typically part-time or adjunct positions.
Program Goals
Address significant business challenges using applied research skills and bring this knowledge back into the workplace and classroom.
Theoretical research training to qualify for securing a position as an assistant professor.
Application of existing tools and techniques to prepare for promotion or a career change.
Courses & Research
Research is interdisciplinary and focuses on linking theory to current business problems. Focuses on addressing contemporary business and management issues.
Research is highly specialized, usually by a single, specific discipline. Less attention on connections to business practice.
Practice-based with very little research. Courses focused on industry & leadership.
Residency
Students attend classes one weekend a month.
Students typically attend class full-time.
Students typically attend part-time.
Time Commitment
3 years; 40-60 hours per week
4-5 years; 60-100 hours per week
2 years; 10-30 hours per week
“For someone who had completed my MBA decades earlier, the journey was certainly challenging but the rewards and outcomes far exceeded my expectations. Today, I'm happy to share that I'm able to continue in my efforts to develop the next generation of leaders while also pursuing my research in topics of immense interest to me.”
“Through combining the theory of academia and the experience of students, the class empowers leaders to create knowledge and develop solutions to sustainable operating strategies.”
“The professors here are amazing. You really get the opportunity to work one-on-one with them, so they allow you to take it at your own pace and work with other cohorts.”
“I really enjoyed the camaraderie of our small cohort and how approachable and willing to help the faculty members were throughout the program.”
Assistant Director of Graduate AdmissionsPhone: 972-721-5100Email: msarles@udallas.edu
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