Course Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program serves the needs of mature students, helping them to advance in their careers. The program is designed to graduate scholar practitioners who will set the standard for best practices and contribute to the solution of critical business and management problems through research, teaching, and consulting. The program is designed to serve the needs of both fully employed and full-time students with a background as experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. The program creates an opportunity for the student to demonstrate application of the knowledge and skills gained in the course work portion of the program and to demonstrate the critical thinking and analytical skills required to successfully complete the Doctoral Project.

General Eligibility

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete 54 semester units of prescribed curriculum.

2. Complete a minimum of TWO internships.

3. Complete Comprehensive Examinations and Doctoral Project.

4. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

5. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

6. F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Educational Requirement

IAU requires evidence of an earned bachelor and a master degree. At least one degree must be in business, management, administration, or related discipline. All degrees must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. IAU understands the differing rigor of schools and grading scales around the world, and IAU evaluates prior academic credentials within their own context. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).