Doctor of Business Administration General Business Management courses
General Business Management coursework overview
Coursework tailored to your learning preferences
- Capella sets the deadlines
- Weekly online interactions
- Learn on your time
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Planning for your degree
- total quarter credits: 90
- Quarter length: 10 weeks
- Course length: 10 weeks
- Break: 3 weeks between quarters
General Management course requirements
- Core 8 courses
- Specialization 5 courses
- Doctoral Project 4 courses
Example program course sequence
This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In GuidedPath, the number of courses you take in a quarter and time it takes to complete your program can vary. Your academic coach can help answer any course registration questions.
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DB8400
Core Your DBA Journey
6 quarter credits
In this first course, students analyze the components of a business problem. Students use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Students practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
6 quarter credits
Students in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Students examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally, students analyze project-based problem solving.
6 quarter credits
DB8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
6 quarter credits
In this course, students analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Students examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Students evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses.
6 quarter credits
DB8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
6 quarter credits
In this course, students identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Students apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Students cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, students gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective.
6 quarter credits
DB8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
6 quarter credits
In this course, students develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Students create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, students write portions of business courses and assess curriculum.
6 quarter credits
RSCH7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
4 quarter credits
Students read critically and evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Students become educated consumers and creators of research. Additionally, students use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
4 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
4 quarter credits
RSCH7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students investigate essential concepts and methods for conducting qualitative research. Students engage in hands-on practice with qualitative research techniques, focusing on the appropriate applications, strengths, and limitations of various qualitative approaches, sampling methods, and analysis strategies. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of ethical considerations, particularly when researching vulnerable and diverse populations, and strategies to protect human subjects. Students also examine the alignment of qualitative approaches with sampling and analysis approaches to ensure rigor and produce meaningful insights. Prerequisite(s): PhD in Psychology students must have completed RSCH7020.
4 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
4 quarter credits
RSCH7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Students utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
4 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
4 quarter credits
DB8840
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Topic Development
6 quarter credits
In this course, students create an individualized project topic within the specialization of general management using the capstone template. Students write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Students identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Students must achieve capstone project topic approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH7860, RSCH7864, RSCH7868; DB8630 or DB8730.
6 quarter credits
DB8850
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Literature Review
6 quarter credits
In this course, students write the literature review for their individual projects. Students create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Students must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8840.
6 quarter credits
DB9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
6 quarter credits
In this course, students select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Students utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8650 or DB8750 or DB8850.
6 quarter credits
DB9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
6 quarter credits
Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, students analyze datasets and writing results. Students seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB9801.
6 quarter credits
DB9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
6 quarter credits
Students complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Students finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, students build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB9802.
6 quarter credits
DB9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
6 quarter credits
Students integrate feedback from multiple reviewers to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Students assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, students write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB9803.
6 quarter credits
Total
At least 90 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Core course requirements
Complete at least 42 quarter credits.
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RSCH7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Students utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
4 quarter credits
RSCH7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students investigate essential concepts and methods for conducting qualitative research. Students engage in hands-on practice with qualitative research techniques, focusing on the appropriate applications, strengths, and limitations of various qualitative approaches, sampling methods, and analysis strategies. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of ethical considerations, particularly when researching vulnerable and diverse populations, and strategies to protect human subjects. Students also examine the alignment of qualitative approaches with sampling and analysis approaches to ensure rigor and produce meaningful insights. Prerequisite(s): PhD in Psychology students must have completed RSCH7020.
4 quarter credits
DB8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
6 quarter credits
Students in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Students examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally, students analyze project-based problem solving.
6 quarter credits
DB8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
6 quarter credits
In this course, students identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Students apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Students cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, students gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective.
6 quarter credits
RSCH7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
4 quarter credits
Students read critically and evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Students become educated consumers and creators of research. Additionally, students use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
4 quarter credits
DB8400
Core Your DBA Journey
6 quarter credits
In this first course, students analyze the components of a business problem. Students use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Students practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
6 quarter credits
In this course, students analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Students examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Students evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses.
6 quarter credits
DB8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
6 quarter credits
In this course, students develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Students create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, students write portions of business courses and assess curriculum.
6 quarter credits
Total
At least 90 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Specialization course requirements
Complete at least 24 quarter credits.
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DB8840
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Topic Development
6 quarter credits
In this course, students create an individualized project topic within the specialization of general management using the capstone template. Students write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Students identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Students must achieve capstone project topic approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH7860, RSCH7864, RSCH7868; DB8630 or DB8730.
6 quarter credits
DB8850
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Literature Review
6 quarter credits
In this course, students write the literature review for their individual projects. Students create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Students must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8840.
6 quarter credits
DB8610
Specialization Course Leadership Theory and Practice
4 quarter credits
In this course, students analyze the literature on leadership styles and theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, students cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Students also identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis and consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Students investigate an array of leadership project ideas and current scenarios based on real world problems as found in the business literature. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): BMGT8614 or DB8420 or DHA8032 or NHS8051.
4 quarter credits
DB8620
Specialization Course High Performance Leadership
4 quarter credits
Students in this course analyze the literature within the leadership concepts surrounding high performance leadership. Students identify the concepts of reskilling management using the frameworks and theories within human resource management toward creating high performing teams and leaders. Students gain an understanding of high performing teams, high performance work practices, and various leadership development methods. Students examine the values, thinking, and practices that need to be developed to be a high-impact leader. Students discover ways to create meaningful and measurable outcomes as leaders. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8610 or DB8710.
4 quarter credits
DB8630
Specialization Course Catalysts for Change
4 quarter credits
In this course, students examine literature within the leadership concepts surrounding changing employee behaviors, enterprise agility, agile workforce transformation, and leading complex change. Students investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about leading teams for growth and change, leading through crises, leading transformational change, and other relevant and current topics in leadership. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8620 or DB8720.
4 quarter credits
DB8710
Specialization Course Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing
4 quarter credits
In this course, students analyze the literature on strategy and innovation theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, students cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Students identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis to consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Students investigate an array of strategy and innovation project ideas and current industrial, product-based, or market-based scenarios. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8420 or DHA8032 or MBA5016.
4 quarter credits
DB8720
Specialization Course Strategic Digital Transformation
4 quarter credits
Students in this course analyze the literature within the strategic concepts surrounding digital transformation. Students investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a strategic, competitive plan for successfully leading in the digital business marketplace. Students create abbreviated proposals based on problems found within a variety of digital ecosystems to conceptualize valid and meaningful project ideas. Students identify how research techniques fit into project planning and managing for digital change. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8710 or DB8610.
4 quarter credits
DB8730
Specialization Course Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity
4 quarter credits
In this course, students identify how leaders use creativity to design strategies, and examine innovative practices that drive companies to success. Students investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about corporate model innovation, strategies for leveraging ecosystems, innovative workspaces, design thinking and creativity, customer focused innovation, and other relevant and current topics in strategy and innovation. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8620 or DB8720.
4 quarter credits
Total
At least 90 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Doctoral Project course requirements
Upon completion of all required core and specialization coursework, complete at least 24 credits from the courses shown.
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DB9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
6 quarter credits
Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, students analyze datasets and writing results. Students seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB9801.
6 quarter credits
DB9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
6 quarter credits
Students complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Students finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, students build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB9802.
6 quarter credits
DB9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
6 quarter credits
Students integrate feedback from multiple reviewers to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Students assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, students write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB9803.
6 quarter credits
DB9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
6 quarter credits
In this course, students select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Students utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB8650 or DB8750 or DB8850.
6 quarter credits
Total
At least 90 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Coursework tailored to your learning preferences
- Set your own deadlines
- Complete courses at your pace
- Support when you need it
- 100% online
Planning for your degree
- total program points: 45
- Monthly start dates
- Session length: 12 weeks
General Management course requirements
- Core 8 courses
- Specialization 5 courses
- Doctoral Project 4 courses
Example program course sequence
This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In the FlexPath format, you can take a maximum of two courses at a time, and the time it takes for you to complete your program can vary. Check in with your academic coach to get help with course registration questions.
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DB-FPX8400
Core Your DBA Journey
3 program points
In this first course, students analyze the components of a business problem. Students use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Students practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
3 program points
Students in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Students examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally students analyze project-based problem solving.
3 program points
DB-FPX8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
3 program points
In this course, students analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Students examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Students evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses.
3 program points
DB-FPX8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
3 program points
In this course, students identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Students apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Students cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, students gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective.
3 program points
DB-FPX8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
3 program points
In this course, students develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Students create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, students write portions of business courses and assess curriculum.
3 program points
RSCH-FPX7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
2 program points
Students in this course critically evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Students develop and apply skills needed to become educated consumers and creators of research. Students also use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
2 program points
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Students investigate essential concepts and methods for conducting qualitative research. Students engage in hands-on practice with qualitative research techniques, focusing on the appropriate applications, strengths, and limitations of various qualitative approaches, sampling methods, and analysis strategies. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of ethical considerations, particularly when researching vulnerable and diverse populations, and strategies to protect human subjects. Students also examine the alignment of qualitative approaches with sampling and analysis approaches to ensure rigor and produce meaningful insights.
2 program points
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Students gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Students utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
2 program points
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
2 program points
DB-FPX8840
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Topic Development
3 program points
In this course, students create an individualized project topic within the specialization of general management using the capstone template. Students write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Students identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Completion of a signature assignment (topic approval) is required for successful completion of this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-FPX7860; DB-FPX8630 or DB-FPX8730; RSCH-FPX7864, RSCH-FPX7868.
3 program points
DB-FPX8850
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Literature Review
3 program points
In this course, students write the literature review for their individual projects. Students create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Students must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8840.
3 program points
DB-FPX9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
3 program points
In this course, students select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Students utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8650 or DB-FPX8750 or DB-FPX8850.
3 program points
DB-FPX9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
3 program points
Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, students analyze datasets and writing results. Students seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX9801.
3 program points
DB-FPX9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
3 program points
Students complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Students finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, students build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX9802.
3 program points
DB-FPX9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
3 program points
Students integrate feedback from multiple reviewers to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Students assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, students write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX9803.
3 program points
Total
At least 45 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Core course requirements
Complete at least 21 program points.
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DB-FPX8400
Core Your DBA Journey
3 program points
In this first course, students analyze the components of a business problem. Students use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Students practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
3 program points
Students in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Students examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally students analyze project-based problem solving.
3 program points
DB-FPX8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
3 program points
In this course, students analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Students examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Students evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses.
3 program points
DB-FPX8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
3 program points
In this course, students identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Students apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Students cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, students gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective.
3 program points
DB-FPX8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
3 program points
In this course, students develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Students create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, students write portions of business courses and assess curriculum.
3 program points
RSCH-FPX7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
2 program points
Students in this course critically evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Students develop and apply skills needed to become educated consumers and creators of research. Students also use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Students investigate essential concepts and methods for conducting qualitative research. Students engage in hands-on practice with qualitative research techniques, focusing on the appropriate applications, strengths, and limitations of various qualitative approaches, sampling methods, and analysis strategies. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of ethical considerations, particularly when researching vulnerable and diverse populations, and strategies to protect human subjects. Students also examine the alignment of qualitative approaches with sampling and analysis approaches to ensure rigor and produce meaningful insights.
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Students gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Students utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
2 program points
Total
At least 45 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Specialization course requirements
Complete at least 12 program points.
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DB-FPX8610
Specialization Course Leadership Theory and Practice
2 program points
In this course, students analyze the literature on leadership styles and theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, students cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Students also identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis and consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Students investigate an array of leadership project ideas and current scenarios based on real world problems as found in the business literature. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8420.
2 program points
DB-FPX8710
Specialization Course Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing
2 program points
In this course, students analyze the literature on strategy and innovation theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, students cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Students identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis to consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Students investigate an array of strategy and innovation project ideas and current industrial, product-based, or market-based scenarios. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8420.
2 program points
DB-FPX8620
Specialization Course High Performance Leadership
2 program points
Students in this course analyze the leadership concepts surrounding high performance leadership. Students identify the concepts of reskilling management using the frameworks and theories within human resource management toward creating high performing teams and leaders. Students gain an understanding of high performing teams, high performance work practices, and various leadership development methods. Students examine the values, thinking, and practices that need to be developed to be a high-impact leader. Students discover ways to create meaningful and measurable outcomes as leaders. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8610 or DB-FPX8710.
2 program points
DB-FPX8720
Specialization Course Strategic Digital Transformation
2 program points
Students in this course analyze the literature within the strategic concepts surrounding digital transformation. Students investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a strategic, competitive plan for successfully leading in the digital business marketplace. Students create abbreviated proposals based on problems found within a variety of digital ecosystems to conceptualize valid and meaningful project ideas. Students identify how research techniques fit into project planning and managing for digital change. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8710 or DB-FPX8610.
2 program points
DB-FPX8630
Specialization Course Catalysts for Change
2 program points
In this course, students examine literature within the leadership concepts surrounding changing employee behaviors, enterprise agility, agile workforce transformation, and leading complex change. Students investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about leading teams for growth and change, leading through crises, leading transformational change, and other relevant and current topics in leadership. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8620 or DB-FPX8720.
2 program points
DB-FPX8730
Specialization Course Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity
2 program points
In this course, students identify how leaders use creativity to design strategies, and examine innovative practices that drive companies to success. Students investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about corporate model innovation, strategies for leveraging ecosystems, innovative workspaces, design thinking and creativity, customer focused innovation, and other relevant and current topics in strategy and innovation. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8720 or DB-FPX8620.
2 program points
DB-FPX8840
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Topic Development
3 program points
In this course, students create an individualized project topic within the specialization of general management using the capstone template. Students write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Students identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Completion of a signature assignment (topic approval) is required for successful completion of this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-FPX7860; DB-FPX8630 or DB-FPX8730; RSCH-FPX7864, RSCH-FPX7868.
3 program points
DB-FPX8850
Specialization Course Seminar: General Management Literature Review
3 program points
In this course, students write the literature review for their individual projects. Students create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Students must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8840.
3 program points
Total
At least 45 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Doctoral Project course requirements
Upon completion of all required core and specialization coursework, complete at least 12 program points from the courses shown.
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DB-FPX9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
3 program points
In this course, students select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Students utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8650 or DB-FPX8750 or DB-FPX8850.
3 program points
DB-FPX9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
3 program points
Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, students analyze datasets and writing results. Students seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX9801.
3 program points
DB-FPX9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
3 program points
Students complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Students finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, students build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX9802.
3 program points
DB-FPX9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
3 program points
Students integrate feedback from multiple reviewers to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Students assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, students write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX9803.
3 program points
Total
At least 45 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.