Executive Doctor of Business Administration
The Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) degree program at the University of North Alabama is a professional degree program for leaders seeking to go beyond the master’s level and differentiate themselves by developing applied research skills for solving complex organizational problems and developing innovative business solutions based on the most current evidence-based practices. These qualities make the program an ideal fit for experienced leaders who may be changing roles or positions within an organization, moving into a consulting career, or wishing to transition to an academic position.
As a doctoral program, the degree requires a dissertation and the requisite statistical and methodological skills necessary to complete such a project. However, the coursework and research are applied in nature with an intentional focus on how to leverage analytical tools and methods to solve real-world problems, address contemporary issues, and navigate disruptive trends that may not have existed even five years ago.
Time to Complete:
36 Months
Part-time
Modality Offered:
Online with on-campus sessions
10 times per year
Credentials:
Executive DBA
Why North Alabama?
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Sanders College of Business and Technology is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). This is a highly esteemed accreditation held by fewer than five percent of business colleges worldwide.
“EDBA Classes at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ are practical and highly relevant with immediate, real-world application. Learning and being mentored by such world-class faculty is priceless. I am excited and privileged to be in the EDBA program at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ – it has been worth every penny, time sacrificed, and ounce of commitment.”
Curriculum & Dissertation
The Executive Doctor of Business Administration program requires 54 post-master’s credit hours (courses are listed below) and students are expected to complete the majority of their coursework in the first two years and their dissertation in year three.
Completing a dissertation is the defining qualification for conveying the doctoral degree, as it is evidence of the ability to conduct independent research. The dissertation requires the integration of various skills developed throughout the program including: 1) high level expertise and content knowledge 2) statistical and methodological skills, 3) problem solving competencies and 4) effective scientific writing.
EDBA Scholarships
The following scholarship opportunities are available to Executive Doctor of Business Administration students: ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Alumni, active or retired military, employees in higher education, employees of a ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ corporate partner, and Alabama residents. For more information or to apply, please email edba@una.edu.
Award = Up to $25,000 per student
How much can I make with an EDBA?
EDBA Plan of Study
| 1st Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||
| Discovering Applied Research | 3 | |
| Project Management for Applied Research | 1 | |
| Exploring Statistical Relationships in Business | 3 | |
| Engaging with Applied Statistics Lab | 1 | |
| Hours | 8 | |
| 2nd Term | ||
| Summer | ||
| Prediction and Planning for Business Futures | 1 | |
| Organizational Problem Solving; Design and Measurement | 3 | |
| Innovation System Solutions (Course may be offered at a different time) | 1 | |
| Hours | 5 | |
| 3rd Term | ||
| Fall | ||
| Advanced Quantitative Analysis | 3 | |
| Advanced Qualitative Analysis | 3 | |
| Developing Applied Research Skills | 2 | |
| Hours | 8 | |