D.B.A. Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Campbellsville University D.B.A. in Information Technology Management program, the graduate will be able to:
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Formulate scholarly research that contributes to the professional body of knowledge relevant to business and management.
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Justify current and emerging theory and practice of the key content areas of business management through an interdisciplinary perspective to exigent business situations.
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Evaluate the subject matter with a high order of cognitive ability and in a manner that is concise, clear, organized, and professional with well-supported, appropriate, and original content.
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Synthesize practical applications, which contribute to the creation of original theory.
Admission Requirements and Procedures
A Master’s degree (preferably a MBA or Master’s in Business) from a regionally accredited institution is required to enter the program. Students who do not have a business background must take BA 907 Business Knowledge Studies along with all other students during the first term to obtain basic knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and statistics.
Required admission documents include the following:
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Application
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Official transcripts from previous colleges/universities
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Resume
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Three references
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Personal essay
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Interview
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Applicants without a master’s in business may be required to complete the GMAT exam with an acceptable score and/or successfully complete (if not previously completed) a course in Statistics and Research Methods before they can be officially admitted to the program
Admission will be based on a combination of previous academic performance and qualifications, relevant work experience, references, a personal essay, and an interview. Applicants must submit all application documents before an admissions interview will be scheduled. Members of the D.B.A. Admissions Committee will review the application documents and interview the applicant in person or by phone. The Admissions Committee will decide whether to admit or not to admit the applicant into the D.B.A. program. All decisions made by the committee and approved by the Dean of the School of Business, Economics, and Technology are considered final.
The D.B.A. program admits students two times per year: Fall (August) and Spring (January). All admission documents must be received and interviews must be conducted before the beginning of each semester.