Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

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General Information

Program Options and Curriculum

Tuition Rates

Admission Requirements

Financial Aid Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

The mission of LMU's Doctor of Business Administration program is to create a doctoral learning opportunity for business professionals in Appalachia. Through qualified and experienced faculty, students will be provided the skills necessary to advance the practice of business in a diverse and evolving global economy, to further the body of knowledge and research, and to balance the pursuit of prosperous business practices.

The LMU DBA's comprehensive 60 credit hour program is designed using entirely online coursework in order to meet the needs of working professionals. Up to 12 foundational credit hours may be transferred in for applicants who have previously earned an MBA or equivalent master's degree. Concentrations are offered in both Management and Marketing.

Program Objectives:

• Develop the knowledge and analytical capability to lead an organization in adapting, evolving, and learning in an ever-changing environment.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of behavioral, policy, and strategic issues to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Facilitate and communicate advanced analytic and problem-solving capabilities grounded in sound academic and practical research.

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PROGRAM OPTIONS AND CURRICULUM

The LMU DBA program is intended for upwardly mobile professionals and recent MBA graduates with exceptional academic backgrounds. Foundation classes are the four main components of the LMU MBA core and are waived if the DBA candidate has completed an MBA degree. The DBA core is made up of four classes that will provide the basis for understanding business theory and application in today’s market. The Management Concentration and Marketing Concentration are made up of four courses each. The students have 12 hours of dissertation credit to earn working with their dissertation committee.

*For a list of courses for each program click on the + to expand the list.

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TUITION RATES

*Based on the 2023-2024 Academic Year Rates.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Online DBA Application
2. Writing Prompt
3. Current Resume/CV
4. Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework
5. A bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
6. A master's degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA
7. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
8. Interview with Director of the DBA

International Applicants

International Applicants who can complete their DBA in an entirely online format are welcome to apply. Additional admissions requirements include:

1. Minimum TOEFL score of 70
2. Official Evaluated Transcripts sent through an evaluating service directly to the school - World Education Services (www.wes.org) and International Education Evaluations, Inc. (worldwidetranscripts.com/iee) are accepted by the school.

Writing Samples, Resumes, and Letters of Recommendation (direct from references) can be submitted online through the application portal.

Official Transcripts (direct from institution) may be sent electronically to April Anderson or mailed to the following address:

Lincoln Memorial University
Attn: School of Business
421 Park 40 N. Blvd.,
Knoxville, TN 37923

*If possible, please send transcripts electronically for the time being to ensure timely receipt on behalf of LMU School of Business.

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