Overview

Upon graduation, you will be able to apply research methodology and business theory to practical problems, and develop new perspectives on leadership, global change, and decision making. Through this rigorous and intellectually stimulating process, you will be transformed on a personal and professional level.

Careers

Executives pursue a Doctor of Business Administration degree to transform and advance their professional careers, including entering academia. All students at Georgia State University pursue the degree because of their thirst for academic rigor.

Graduates pursue many unique avenues, for example, various alumni have formed their own consulting firms, moved up in their current companies and industries, become part-or full-time professors, published books and in top research journals, and presented research at conferences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership To Create Human Value
Philosophy and Practice of Engaged Scholarship
Theory and Practice of Managing Organizations
Influences and Limitations on Executive Decision Making
Laboratory for Business Driven Research
Theory and Practice of Digital Transformation
Business Topics and Theory
Evidence-Based Management
Creating and Disseminating Research Knowledge

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

More details

GSU reviews applications on a rolling basis as they are submitted.

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration View 135 other PhDs in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Potential candidates will be short-listed based on criteria that include:

Master’s degree and previous coursework
Managerial experience in senior positions
Capacity for conducting applied scholarship
Compatibility of professional goals with the objectives of the Doctor of Business Administration program
Motivation and commitment

Application Process

Online application and $100 application fee
Resume
Essays (3 separate essays, 1-1.5 pages each)
College transcripts
Proof of Lawful Presence

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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