Doctor of Business Administration - Management

About this programme

One of the first of its kind in Canada, the Haskayne Doctor of Business Administration will prepare graduates to address complex strategic and organizational challenges and to become thought-leaders in their field of interest. Developed for senior business leaders, the DBA is designed to build effective research, critical thinking and analytical skills required for the successful leading of organizations. The Haskayne DBA combines graduate-level courses with a rigorous research component, including a thesis based on independent inquiry and under the guidance of a supervisor assigned at the start of the program. Upon graduation, students become practitioner-scholars and are equipped with the skills to make superior decisions for the benefit of their organizations through the application of scholarly knowledge and the use of evidence. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense. A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program. See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance . Visit the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) webpage on the Haskayne School of Business website for additional information about the program and Faculty resources. Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information. A post-baccalaureate degree (MBA or relevant business-focused Master’s degree). Students with credential in an area other than