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Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

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This Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a 3-year, part-time, professional doctoral program aimed at experienced managers who want to bring impact to their organization and/or society by leveraging academic research to solve concrete organizational problems. With cohorts in both France and California, USA, the program is adapted to the busy lives of professionals and academics.

Founded in 1993, The DBA program from Grenoble Ecole de Management is the most experienced DBA in Europe. It offers senior managers, independent consultants, and academics the opportunity to leverage their careers and/or to make a transition into academia. The program for those seeking to link corporate experience to rigorous and relevant research. It connects the business and research communities to enact change and foster progress through original and publishable research work. 

From Day 1, participants start working on their research, and the program is designed to ensure that students carry out long-term research projects that are highly relevant to management practice and are based on up-to-date scientific knowledge. The content of the workshops focuses on the development of research methods. All applicants have managerial expertise and a Master’s/MBA degree; therefore, the courses do not repeat the content of MBA studies. 

Our DBA approach leads to intellectual contributions, as demonstrated by our students’ and graduates’ outstanding publication records. As a triple-accredited business school (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), Grenoble Ecole de Management has designed a program that fits executives’ needs with the highest quality standards: we see the DBA program as a true research-based degree.

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Global cohort options: France & USA

Grenoble Ecole de Management offers a top-tier, 3-year, Part-time, DBA, compatible with full-time employment. The program includes two or three on-campus Research Seminars (depending on location selection), live online Workshops & Seminars, qualifying deliverables and milestones, and a final dissertation.

Join one of our strategic international cohorts while following the program from anywhere in the world:

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Regardless of the location, the content is the same and participants who successfully complete the program are awarded a Grenoble Ecole de Management Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) degree.   

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During Year 3 of the DBA program, candidates participate in a specialization track. The specializations are not required to be aligned with the student's own research topic , but are rather an opportunity to gain further research experience by producing and presenting academic-level work and learning about about cutting-edge research. Tracks include:

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• Specialization in Managing Technology and Innovation
• Specialization in Managing and Leading People

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Why do a DBA?

Our DBA students’ research influences managerial and organizational milieus at the highest level. Each student’s thesis includes a chapter dedicated to the managerial implications of their doctoral research and offers relevant recommendations for organizations to overcome key challenges.

DBA students and graduates are encouraged to share their results and findings with the widest possible audience in order to inform and engage with their peers, organizations, and communities.

With a strong focus on dissemination to business and academic audiences, the combination of relevance and rigor in our DBA research supports our reputation in the management of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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The Grenoble DBA enables students to:

• Understand state-of-the-art research in their fields of study;
• Acquire the necessary understanding and expertise in methods and techniques for research design, data collection, and data analysis;
• Conduct, write, and disseminate high-quality doctoral-level research;
• Achieve a greater level of effectiveness as a professional practitioner in managing technology, innovation, and change; and
• Gain legitimacy as researchers and faculty members in both academic and non-academic environments     

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Excellence in research:.

In addition to our  triple accreditation  (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), this top, accredited doctoral degree is an  AACSB-recognized terminal degree  for future faculty. With more than 1,400 intellectual contributions to business practices, our DBA alumni have created a significant impact in numerous fields. 

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With DBA locations in France and the USA and 30 years of DBA experience, Grenoble Ecole de Management continues to build an  active international network  that includes more than 600 DBA alumni and students.

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A Program Made for Experienced Managers:

The DBA program is organized into  seminars, workshops, and research activities  taking place on campus and online. Coursework and content are delivered according to a  part-time  schedule that meets the needs and constraints of working professionals.  

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The DBA was an opportunity to discover a new professional path. It opened doors in my professional life as a researcher and as a managing director." - Dr. Isabelle Chaquiriand, DBA 2020 Graduate, Dean of the Faculty of Business Sciences at the Catholic University of Uruguay 

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I am pleased to welcome you to the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the Islamic University of Lebanon. With our four campuses located in Khaldeh, Wardaniyeh, Tyre and Baalbek, we aim to deliver high quality, vocationally relevant, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business sciences.

As a student in our faculty, you will be taught by highly-qualified faculty and business professionals where you will be encouraged to evolve your academic and personal potentials. Our academic staffs ensure that their teaching is kept pertinent and up-to-date through their engagement in fundamental research, which is directly related to the industry.

Whichever of our many highly regarded programs you decide to attend, you will be joining a vibrant environment dedicated to supporting you in achieving your academic and career targets, and you have a choice of 6 undergraduate and 7 postgraduate programmes. Our undergraduate students benefit from the opportunity to undertake a placement at prominent organisations such as Banque du Liban (BDL), Société Générale de Banque au Liban (SGBL), Ministry of Economy etc.

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I would like to warmly invite all of you who are keen to develop your knowledge and upgrade your careers to explore our faculty further either online or through a visit to campus.

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The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the Islamic University of Lebanon has a history of about 25 years of supporting businesses and societies, locally and internationally, with highly qualified graduates who make a difference in their environments. With six undergraduate and seven postgraduate programs in the different fields of business and economics, the faculty is well prepared to cover the needs of students and societies throughout its four campuses in Lebanon. These programs attract a well-diversified portfolio of students from different countries and different backgrounds.

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Promoting innovation, creativity, critical thinking as well as the ability to make well informed decisions, all within an ethical framework, is what we aspire to incorporate into our students in the Faculty of Economics and Business administration at the Islamic University of Lebanon.

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The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

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Best Online Master’s In Management Of 2024

Published: Aug 5, 2024, 10:47am

If you are a working business professional and feel like you’ve hit a wall or ceiling in your career and aren’t sure how to advance any further, an online master’s in management program might be a good option to get untracked. Largely built for working business professionals, these programs provide students with leadership training and practical skills in budgeting, forecasting and human resources, helping graduates advance to leadership and supervisory roles.

Since management is such a broad field, it can be difficult to differentiate between programs. That’s why we’ve researched and ranked the 10 best programs in the field. Read on to learn more about the best online master’s in management programs and find the best option for you.

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We ranked 384 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering online master’s degree programs in the U.S. using 15 data points in the categories of student outcomes, affordability, student experience, credibility and application process. We pulled data for these categories from reliable resources such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ; private, third-party data sources; and individual school and program websites. Data is accurate as of February 2024.

We scored schools based on the following metrics.

Student Outcomes:

• Overall graduation rate
• Median earnings 10 years after graduation

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• In-state graduate student tuition and fees
• Alternative tuition plans offered
• Median federal student loan debt
• Student loan default rate

Student Experience:

• Student-to-faculty ratio
• Socioeconomic diversity
• Availability of online coursework
• Total number of graduate assistants
• Proportion of graduate students enrolled in at least some distance education

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• Programmatic accreditation status
• Nonprofit status

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We chose the 10 best schools to display based on those receiving a curved final score of 93% or higher.

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• Since they are largely designed for working business professionals, many online master’s programs in management do not include field experience requirements.
• A master’s in management is considered by some experts to be more practical than an M.B.A.
• While a master’s in management is a general degree, some schools offer specialized concentrations in fields such as supply chain management, nonprofit management and human resource management.

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Located in the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, the University of Illinois (U of I) offers an online Master of Science in management program that distance learners can complete in 12 to 24 months. The program’s 36-credit curriculum includes required coursework in areas such as managerial accounting, project management , global marketing, and leadership and teams.

The program includes synchronous, live online sessions; however, students who miss these sessions can watch recorded versions at their convenience. Students take either one or two courses at a time and should expect to spend 10 to 15 hours per week on each course.

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• School Type: Public
• Application Fee: $70
• Degree Credit Requirements: 36 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full time, part time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Managerial accounting; leadership and teams
• Concentrations Available: N/A
• In-Person Requirements: No

$531/credit (in-state)

Located in Gainesville, the University of Florida (UF) offers an online Master of Science in management that offers both full-time (three-semester) and part-time (six-semester) tracks. The 32-credit curriculum includes coursework in managerial accounting, managerial economics, international business law and global strategic management.

Distance learners in the program should expect to spend approximately six to 10 hours on their studies per course each week. Fall and spring courses last eight weeks, while summer courses take six weeks to complete.

• Application Fee: $30
• Degree Credit Requirements: 32 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Managerial accounting, international business law

$42,974 total (in-state)

Located in the capital city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University (NCSU) offers a part-time online Master of Management program with two concentration options: marketing analytics and risk and analytics. The 30-credit curriculum includes core courses in critical thinking for managers, leading people, strategic risk analysis using Excel, and sustainability and business.

The university delivers the majority of its online coursework asynchronously, but some courses may include synchronous elements. Prospective students do not need to submit GMAT or GRE scores, but they can if they think test scores will enhance their applications.

• Application Fee: $75
• Degree Credit Requirements: 30 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Part time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Critical thinking for managers, leading people
• Concentrations Available: Marketing analytics, risk and analytics

$355/credit

Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is a private, Christian-affiliated university that offers a Master of Science program in strategic management. The 31-credit curriculum includes courses in areas such as strategic organizational design, management consulting, managing in a global environment, and mergers and acquisitions. All students must also complete a capstone course that involves a comprehensive written examination.

Cumberlands delivers most of its online coursework asynchronously. The program is designed for working professionals with an undergraduate business background.

• School Type: Private
• Degree Credit Requirements: 31 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Strategic organizational design, management consulting

$370/credit

Located in Barbourville, Kentucky, Union maintains an affiliation with the United Methodist Church. The college’s online Master of Science in management program requires 30 credits and includes courses such as management information systems, marketing for results, organizational behavior and teamwork, and leadership and human resources.

Incoming students must have earned a minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA. Transfer students can earn up to six credits for prior coursework. Union delivers online coursework asynchronously and in eight-week terms.

• Application Fee: Free
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Management information systems, marketing for results

$675/credit

Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Lasell offers an online Master of Science in management program that requires 30 credits. The curriculum delves into topics including global leadership, financial management, strategic marketing, and ethical theory and management. Students can complete the program online or enroll in a blended/hybrid format with some on-campus coursework.

Lasell delivers most of its online coursework asynchronously for maximum flexibility. Students in the management program can choose between a research project and an in-person internship as a capstone experience.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn around your 9-to-5
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Global leadership, financial management
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, internship

$775/credit

Located in Joliet, Illinois, the University of St. Francis (USF) offers an online Master of Science in management program with eight concentration options, including data science in healthcare, human resource management, and management of training and development. In addition to nine credits of concentration courses, students complete a 15-credit core that includes courses in developing personal leadership and leading continuous improvement.

All students complete a management practicum experience in the field. The fastest completion timeline for this degree is 15 months.

• Example Major-Specific Courses: Developing personal leadership, leading continuous improvement
• Concentrations Available: Data science in healthcare; health administration; human resource management; instructional design in online learning; management of training and development; performance improvement; quality improvement in healthcare; supply chain management
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, practicum

$498/credit

Located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) offers an online Master of Science in management program with four concentration options: logistics management, organizational management, human resource management , and human and social services leadership. Students complete nine credits in their concentration, in addition to core coursework in areas including strategic management, organizational behavior, global business and ethical leadership.

The typical student completes this degree in 16 months. The 30-credit curriculum does not include any in-person requirements.

• Our Flexibility Rating: N/A
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Organizational behavior, strategic management
• Concentrations Available: Logistics management; organizational management; human resource management; human and social services leadership

$698/credit

Located in Northfield, Vermont, Norwich is the oldest private military college in the nation. The university has recently expanded into distance learning and now offers a Master of Science program in management with 13 concentration options, including supply chain management , project management, fiscal management, organizational leadership management and nonprofit management.

The typical student completes this program in 18 months, and each online course lasts for 11 weeks.

• Application Fee: $150
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Leadership fundamentals, strategic management
• Concentrations Available: General; construction management; critical infrastructure protection and cyber crime; cyber law and international perspectives on cyberspace; cybersecurity; public sector leadership and crisis management; human resources leadership management; nonprofit management; organizational leadership management; fiscal management; technology management; project management; supply chain management

$499/credit

Headquartered in Marion, Indiana, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) reaches students around the world through its online National and Global campus. The university’s online Master of Science program in management includes four concentration options: data analytics, information technology management, healthcare administration, and policy and organizational change.

No matter their chosen concentration, all of the program’s students complete courses in areas such as foundations of graduate business and ethical and legal aspects of management. The program’s curriculum consists of 30 total credits. The university delivers all online coursework asynchronously.

• Example Major-Specific Courses: Foundations of graduate business; ethical and legal aspects of management
• Concentrations Available: Data analytics; information technology management; policy and organizational change

These days, an online degree might seem like the obvious choice. However, distance learning is only the right fit for a specific type of student . To determine if that’s you, ask yourself a few key questions:

• What’s your budget? Distance learning is a solid option for students looking to save money, as online students generally avoid paying campus-related costs such as housing and transportation. Additionally, some public universities allow students who exclusively enroll in online courses to pay in-state or otherwise discounted tuition rates.
• What are your other obligations? Online learning is often the right choice for parents and students who plan to work full or part time while enrolled. Many of the ranked programs in our guide were built for business professionals who want to complete their master’s degrees around their jobs.
• What’s your learning style? This is possibly the biggest question when determining whether or not online learning is right for you. If you are disciplined, organized and self-motivated, you can likely succeed in a less structured distance learning environment. If you crave regular interactions with a peer group or professor or prefer the structure of a physical classroom, campus-based learning might be a better choice.

There are two important types of accreditation: institutional and programmatic.

Institutional accreditation is the more important of the two. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) oversee the agencies that manage the institutional accreditation process. These agencies are each responsible for the schools within a group of states, vetting these schools for the quality of their academics, faculty and finances, among other areas.

You should only enroll at institutionally accredited schools, as this is the only way to qualify for federal financial aid. You can check a prospective school’s accreditation by visiting the accreditation page on its website or checking the directory on CHEA’s website.

Programmatic accreditation provides a similar vetting service in specific fields and disciplines. Its importance varies by field; however, programmatic accreditation is relatively important in business and management.

With master’s in management programs, keep an eye out for accreditation from three organizations: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, or the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Consider Your Future Goals

An online master’s in management program is generally a good option for an early career business professional who aspires to managerial and supervisory roles in their field. Some people claim that a master’s in management is a more practical degree than an M.B.A. , focused more on minutiae and data such as budgeting and forecasting.

As such, many schools build their programs with working business professionals in mind. To that end, many online master’s in management programs do not include field experience or practicum experiences or internships. If you want your program to include this opportunity, you’ll have to research more carefully on the front end.

Since management is a general field, some online programs in the field offer more specific concentrations in areas such as nonprofit management, human resource management or supply chain management. If you know you want to enter one of these subfields, make sure to apply to a program with the right concentration option.

Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options

Per-credit tuition rates for the 10 ranked programs in our guide ranged from $347 to $775. Over the course of a typical 30- to 36-credit master’s in management program, these rates translate to approximately $10,000 to $28,000 in total tuition.

As of the 2021–2022 academic year, the National Center for Education Statistics found that the average college charged $20,513 in annual tuition. For a one- or two-year master’s program, this translates to roughly $20,000 to $40,000 in total tuition.

Make sure to fill out the FAFSA to finance your master’s program. The FAFSA can lead to loans, scholarships and grants. You can pursue similar opportunities through nonprofit organizations and schools. You can also seek out graduate assistantships through your school, but these opportunities are often reserved for on-campus students.

Is a master’s in management worth it?

It depends on your goals and circumstances. However, if you hope to advance to a managerial role in a business field, a master’s in management is often worth it, equipping you with qualifications and skills necessary to advance your career.

Is a master’s in management the same as an M.B.A.?

No, they are two separate degrees. Some would say that a master’s in management is a more practical degree, focused on budgeting and forecasting as opposed to big-picture thinking. A master’s in management is often built for early career business professionals, while an M.B.A. targets career changers and accelerators.

How long does a master’s in management take?

The programs in our guide generally take between 12 and 24 months to complete depending on how many courses you take per term.

Mikeie Reiland is a writer who has written features for Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, Gravy, and SB Nation, among other publications. He received a James Beard nomination for a feature he wrote in 2023.

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Graduates describe their highly qualified professors as a highlight of the program, noting their ability to combine academics with real-life applications. Faculty, handpicked for excellent teaching, research and business credentials, facilitate active learning by integrating and applying rigorous academic and theoretical training to practical situations. Professors leverage students’ business experience, lead their analysis of data and situations in the business world, run business simulations, and engage them in client-based projects. Small class sizes allow faculty and students to take full advantage of this active-learning approach.

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Students in the CSUN Nazarian MBA program join a diverse group of intelligent and accomplished professionals from the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County and various regions around the country and the world. CSUN provides the second most diverse environment in the country as recognized by the Wall Street Journal. Few MBA programs can equal CSUN’s in graduating MBAs prepared to work and lead in a diverse and global business environment.

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Classes are Monday through Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:45 PM and occasional Saturdays. The MBA program is flexible. Students typically take two courses per semester, but may reduce or accelerate their academic load commensurate with career and family demands.

• Those with an undergraduate degree in business from AACSB accredited institutions, or who have successfully completed our one-year Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA), usually complete the 33 units of core and elective MBA courses in two years, including summer.
• Students without an undergraduate degree in business who did not complete the GCBA program typically complete 15 units of foundation-level classes in their first year of the program, and complete the program in its entirety in three years, including summers.

Electives vary by semester and include relevant topics in a variety of functional business areas.  Each semester at least two electives are offered that allow students to apply knowledge and create strategies to manage dynamic environments.

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The DBA is a program, designed to allow flexible learning to those having a full-time occupation. The DBA program at Beirut Arab University will enable you to:

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The DBA is a 3-year cohort-based program that consists of 12 in-class courses over 4 semesters (2 years) followed by a doctoral dissertation over a 2-semester period (1 year).

The minimum credit hours required to earn a DBA is 54 credit hours. The program comprises six semesters divided in two sequential phases:

Phase I: Coursework: during phase I, students are to complete 36 Cr. Hrs. consisting of 12 courses in Management, Accounting, Finance and in Methodology, 3 Cr. Hrs each (3 courses per semester).

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