Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

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Doctor of Business Administration

Develop advanced research expertise to inform executive decision‑making.

Deepen inquiry. Strengthen judgment. Lead with insight.

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NEW YORK PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY WALL STREET JOURNAL

RANKED
BUSINESS SCHOOL
IN SUNY

Top10%

OF AACSB-ACCREDITED B-SCHOOLS BY BUSINESSWEEK, FORBES, U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Program at a Glance

Fully online
Synchronous courses
Three-year program
72 credits
Hands-on research experience

Why Choose a DBA from the UB School of Management?

Pursue a Doctoral Degree Without Career Disruption

Complete a rigorous, fully online, part-time doctorate in three years while continuing to work. The program’s structure, scheduling and flexible research pacing are designed explicitly for experienced professionals.

Program Structure

Applied Research from Day One

Tackle complex, real-world organizational problems from day one through hands-on, applied research grounded in your professional experience, producing insights that matter in practice, not just theory.

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Learn From Proven Research Leaders

Work closely with nationally recognized faculty, many full or chaired professors, whose decades of research leadership, doctoral mentoring, funded grants and journal leadership shape the future of management scholarship.

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Join a Global Leader: Study at SUNY’s Flagship University

Elevate your profile. Study at a globally recognized, Tier 1 research university within one of the world's largest public systems. UB and the School of Management hold top accreditations from AAU and AACSB, respectively.

DBA or PhD?

Both the DBA and PhD in Management are rigorous doctoral degrees grounded in scholarly research, but they are designed for different professional goals. This comparison highlights how each path aligns with distinct research applications, program structures and career outcomes.

DBA

Applied, practice-oriented research that addresses real-world organizational challenges, often interdisciplinary and grounded in your executive and management experience
Part-time format designed for working professionals
Three-year program

PhD

Theory-driven research focused on advancing a specific academic discipline and contributing to theory and methods
Full-time commitment, typically requiring a leave from employment
Four or more years to completion

Academic Leadership

Grounded in impact, our DBA faculty are nationally recognized scholars and seasoned research mentors.

Our DBA faculty are nationally recognized scholars and seasoned research mentors. Every professor teaching in the DBA program is tenured, with many holding the rank of full or chaired professor. Their work — supported by prestigious grants and awards from such organizations as the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Air Force — drives cutting-edge research and informs real-world decision-making at the highest levels of management.

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