📘 Program Name: DBA (Doctor of Business Administration)
⏳ Program Duration: 3-4 Years (Part-Time / Full-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 90
📅 Intake: Fall, Spring
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Arizona International University is a professional doctoral program designed for experienced business professionals and senior managers who aim to enhance their leadership capabilities through advanced business research. Unlike a traditional PhD, the DBA focuses on the application of research to real-world business challenges, empowering students to address complex organizational issues and make strategic decisions based on evidence-based insights.

The program offers an opportunity for professionals to conduct research that directly impacts business practice, providing students with the skills to influence organizational change, improve operational efficiencies, and drive innovation at the highest levels of management.

📚 Curriculum Highlights
The DBA program combines coursework, seminars, and a significant applied research project. Key areas of focus include:
🔍 Advanced Research Methods – Techniques and methodologies for conducting actionable research in a business environment.
📊 Strategic Management and Organizational Behavior – Developing strategies to manage organizational change, leadership, and employee engagement.
💡 Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Investigating the entrepreneurial mindset, and methods for fostering innovation within organizations.
📉 Financial Decision-Making and Risk Management – Understanding financial systems, decision-making processes, and risk assessment strategies.
📈 Global Business and International Markets – Examining international trade, globalization, and business expansion strategies.
🔧 Business Consulting and Advisory – Techniques for providing consultancy services to improve organizational performance.
🏛️ Corporate Governance and Ethics – Analyzing corporate governance models and ethical decision-making frameworks in business.
📚 Applied Research Project / Dissertation – An in-depth research project solving a significant business problem, contributing to the field of business administration.

🎯 Career Outcomes
Graduates of the DBA program are prepared for top-tier executive and consulting positions. Career opportunities include:
🏢 Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
🧑‍💼 Business Consultant
💼 Senior Management Executive
📊 Strategic Planning Director
🎓 University Faculty (Business Administration)
🧠 Corporate Researcher
💡 Innovation & Change Management Leader
📚 Author & Thought Leader
🌍 International Business Consultant
🏛️ Policy Advisor in Business and Economics

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships
Students benefit from:
🌏 Collaborations with multinational corporations and government agencies for applied research opportunities.
🎤 International business conferences to present research findings and network with global experts.
🧳 Exchange programs with global business schools for cross-border learning and research.
📚 Access to top-tier research publications and networking with experts in business and academia.

📝 Admission Requirements
🎓 Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent).
📄 Professional experience of at least 5 years in a managerial or executive role.
📚 Evidence of prior academic or professional research (optional but recommended).
🗣️ English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU English Test.
📄 Two Letters of Recommendation from business professionals or academics.
💼 Personal statement or research proposal outlining business issues of interest and career objectives.

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid
📚 Annual Tuition: $15,000 (varies by mode)
🎓 Research Fellowships and Assistantships available for eligible students.
🧾 Merit-based Scholarships up to 50% based on professional experience, academic excellence, and research potential.