UNT
The G. Brint Ryan College of Business Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Admissions/Recruitment Contact: Natalie Bernard | 940-369-7818 | [email protected]
UNT at Frisco: 12995 Preston Road, Frisco, Texas 75033 | 940-369-8977 | [email protected]
Format Options and Length: Hybrid format meeting four weekends each semester for 36 months
Total Program Enrollment: Average cohort size – 15
Tuition Range: Total cost per semester credit hour (SCH) – approximately $2,375 Overall approximate cost for three-year program – $114,000
Concentrations: Degree focus is strategic management and leadership with student research that is individualized and industry-focused
Availability of online/hybrid courses: Hybrid with online content and instruction supplementing weekend in-person sessions
Rankings: All MBA program formats are ranked in the U.S. News & World Report top 100
Accreditation: SACSCOC and AACSB
Designations: Designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution
What is the one thing that you want prospective students to know about your school/program?
The DBA degree at UNT is a practitioner-oriented program anchored in industry-focused research problems. It is designed to allow students the flexibility to work while they earn their doctorate.
Prospective students are interested in the return on their investment. How does your program prepare students in terms of salary potential, career opportunities, and specific competencies?
The DBA program opens diverse career options for executives and managers who want to become thought leaders in their fields, advance in their current industry as consultants, lead new entrepreneurial ventures, and use advanced research skills to analyze business problems within their current positions. Graduates may choose to join academia as business school faculty as a second career.
Businesses need quality leaders to grow and thrive. How does this program prepare professionals to assume leadership roles?
Small classes taught by expert faculty prepare leaders through development of advanced research and analytical skills. Unique courses that enhance leadership skills include Value Creation Theory and Practice, Strategic Business Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Transformative Leadership, Managing Complexity Theory and Practice, and The Global Marketplace.
What types of partnerships should higher education, business, and the community be engaged in?
Business education must be anchored in current business practice. The Ryan College of Business has strong partnerships with major corporations who advise on curriculum, speak in classes, mentor students, and support research progress. Our goal is to prepare our students for future business evolution by providing them with a robust tool kit to address business problems through critical thinking and analysis.
UTD
Naveen Jindal School of Management
Executive Education School and/or Program Name:
Naveen Jindal School of Management Executive Education
Admissions/Recruitment Contact: Lori Skillestad | 972-883-5851 | [email protected]
Format Options and Length: Flexible (weekend/weekday classes), 8-9 hours a week, 3 years to complete program
Campus Location: Richardson, Texas
Total Program Enrollment: 15-20 students per cohort
Tuition Range: : $20,000 per semester
Get the competitive edge you need with the flexible application focus beyond an EMBA with the high-level investigative strategies of a doctoral program. In this cohort, participants study and apply innovative research methodologies and analytical techniques to complex business problems.
What is the one thing that you want prospective students to know about your school/program?
“This program will boost your already successful business career to the next level and give you knowledge, confidence, and techniques to solve real-world business problems.” – Vijay Mookerjee, PhD, Professor
Why UT Dallas?
“It is one of the fastest-rising schools in the U.S. and has a great reputation for cutting-edge research. I noticed in some cases, it is even ahead of some of the very top schools.” – Naresh Pandey
“I want what I learn at the Naveen Jindal School of Management to help me change the world.” – Amee’ra Fuller
Why are you motivated to pursue a Doctor of Business Administration?
“I appreciate that this specific degree builds on the education and real-world work experiences of the individuals in the cohort. We will be able to share personal and related experiences when it comes to starting, growing, and maintaining successful businesses and organizations.” – Amee’ra Fuller
“The Doctor of Business Administration would open many exciting doors for me beyond the corporate world.” – Naresh Pandey
Arizona State University
Executive MBA
Admissions/Recruitment Contact: 480-965-3332 | [email protected]
Format Options and Length: Executive (21 months)
Enrollment: 65
Tuition: $87,033
Concentrations: Optional Healthcare Track
Online/Hybrid Courses: One intensive weekend per month; One synchronous online meeting per month
Rankings: No. 19 U.S. News & World Report
Accreditation: AACSB
What should prospective students to know about your school/program?
The W. P. Carey Executive MBA pairs a world-class faculty with a state-of-the-art business curriculum to position executives to successfully meet business challenges.
How does this program prepare professionals to assume leadership roles?
It’s designed to hone an executive’s strategic thinking and leadership ability, which gives
them the tools they need to lead organizations. The program also invests in professional
coaching to develop executive presence and encourage thoughtful leadership.
How are business schools keeping pace with significant changes brought about by advances in digital technology and remote learning?
We have actively leveraged remote learning tools to make our Executive MBA more accessible. Our hybrid scheduling provides students with a great deal of flexibility, when and where they learn, while also preserving a high-quality face-to-face classroom experience.
Tom Bates, Ph.D., Associate Professor, W. P. Carey Finance and EMBA Faculty Director
Rice University
Rice Business Executive Education
Admissions/Recruitment Contact: Zoran Perunovic, Senior Director | 713-348-3720 | [email protected] | [email protected]
Total Program Enrollment: 1,012 (in the last year)
Tuition Range: $2,200 – $18,500
Rankings:
No. 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship
Program, Top 50 Graduate
Entrepreneurship Programs of 2023
No. 5 Best MBA for Finance,
The Princeton Review
No. 5 Best MBA for Consulting,
The Princeton Review
No. 6 Best Colleges, Niche, 2023
No. 15 Best Colleges,
U.S. News & World Report
What do you want prospective students to know about your program?
We prioritize empowering participants and organizations with practical skills and knowledge for immediate real-world impact. Award-winning faculty with extensive industry experience bring both academic rigor and relevance to the classroom, ensuring practical application and promoting innovative thinking.
How does your program prepare professionals to assume leadership roles?
Whether it’s executive leadership programs, certificates, or custom solutions, our goal is to support professionals to become effective leaders and catalysts for positive change. Participants benefit from ongoing support and preparation to lead with confidence, adaptability, and strategic acumen.
What should executives look for in programs?
Prioritize a continuous learning mindset, access to resources, and alumni engagement. Choose a program that provides a supportive network for growth and success in today’s dynamic business environment.
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