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Seminar Courses (36 credits)

Functional Area Core

  • MGA 705 Value Creation of Corporate Activities (3 credits)
  • MGB 705 Leadership and Workforce Dynamics (3 credits)
  • MGF 705 Cost of Capital, Markets, and Investments (3 credits)
  • MGM 705 Retail Strategy and Commerce Research (3 credits)
  • MGO 705 Operations and Supply Chain Analytics (3 credits)
  • MGS 705 Applied AI and Machine Learning for Business Decision-Making (3 credits)

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Applied Methodology Core

  • MGB 706 Primary Data Collection and Analysis (3 credits)
  • MGQ 706 Secondary Data Analysis and Business Storytelling (3 credits)
  • MGQ 707 Data, Models and Optimization (3 credits)

Macro Perspectives

  • MGM 708 Strategic Analysis for Global Markets and Operations (3 credits)
  • MGS 709 AI Deployment, Productivity Gains and Organizational Change (3 credits)
  • MGT 708 Policy, Regulation and Institutional Dynamics in Business (3 credits)

Directed Research

  • 36 credits of Directed Research

Sample Course of Study

The DBA program follows a predictable, professional‑friendly rhythm across the academic year, combining structured coursework with flexible research engagement.

Fall and Spring Semesters

Each fall and spring semester includes:

  • Two seminar courses (6 credits total)
    Each 3‑credit course is delivered in a 7‑week format, taken consecutively. Classes meet twice weekly on weekday mornings from 7 to 9 a.m. EST, supporting continuity, discussion and sustained engagement.
  • Directed Research (3 credits)
    Research courses meet once per week on weekday mornings from 7 to 9 a.m. ET.

Summer Semesters

The summer semesters feature:

  • One seminar course (3 credits) delivered in a compressed format to provide greater flexibility during the summer months. Part of the course meets twice weekly on weekday mornings from 7 to 9 a.m. EST. The remaining portion may include an optional in‑residence experience designed to strengthen cohort connections and collaboration. Residencies are typically held in Buffalo or select international locations, such as Singapore, and involve intensive daily sessions (approximately 4–8 hours per day over one week). Students who cannot attend in person may participate live via Zoom, with sessions recorded for asynchronous engagement.
  • Directed Research (3 credits)
    Research credits are completed over the full 15‑week semester at a pace and meeting schedule determined collaboratively between the student and faculty research advisor.

Fall and Spring Semester

The final fall and spring semester includes:

  • One seminar courses (3 credits total)
    Each 3‑credit course is delivered in a seven‑week format. Classes meet twice weekly on weekday mornings from 7 to 9 a.m. EST, supporting continuity, discussion and sustained engagement.
  • Directed Research (6 credits)
    Research credits are completed over the full 15‑week semester at a pace and meeting schedule determined collaboratively between the student and faculty research advisor.

Summer Semester

The final summer semester includes: 

  • No seminar courses
  • Directed Research (6 credits)
    Research credits are completed over the full 15‑week semester at a pace and meeting schedule determined collaboratively between the student and faculty research advisor.