Earn Your DBA Degree at Newman while you work and continue your life and career!
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Our hybrid delivery model (on-campus and online) allows DBA candidates to maintain a balance of home life and career throughout our program.
This program also contains an ABD (all but dissertation) to DBA component, to assist those who stalled out on their doctoral quest in the dissertation phase of the degree coursework. We can help you finish your degree in as little as 30 hours or 1 ½ years of research and coursework. Reach out to the Program Director for Details at [email protected].
Larry Straub, DBA
Program Director, Doctor of Business Administration
Newman University
School of Business and Technology
https://newmanu.edu/larry-straub
Dear Prospective Doctoral Student,
I am delighted to introduce you to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Newman University, where we prepare experienced professionals to become thought leaders, scholar-practitioner researchers, agents of strategic innovation as well as educators.
The DBA is a terminal degree designed for those who want to deepen their expertise in business theory, conduct impactful applied research, and bring evidence-based solutions to complex organizational challenges. Our program is tailored for working professionals and integrates academic rigor with practical relevance, empowering you to generate new knowledge that not only advances your career but also contributes meaningfully to your industry and community.
At Newman University, you will engage with a distinguished faculty of scholar-practitioners, collaborate with a cohort of accomplished peers, and explore topics that align with your professional passions and goals. Whether your interests lie in leadership, education, strategy, innovation, or data-driven decision-making, our curriculum and research support will provide you with the tools to excel.
We recognize that pursuing a doctoral degree is a significant commitment, both personally and professionally. That's why our DBA program is designed with flexibility, support, and mentorship at its core - so you can thrive while balancing your studies with your existing career and personal responsibilities.
I invite you to explore what makes our DBA program unique and how it can help you achieve your aspirations. Should you have any questions or wish to learn more about the admissions process, please don’t hesitate to contact our me at (785) 820-7245 (call or text) or email me at [email protected]. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Thank you for considering Newman University as the next step in your academic and professional journey. I look forward to welcoming you to our community of scholars.
Warm regards,
Larry Straub, DBA
Program Director, Doctor of Business Administration
In light of our mission and purpose, the faculty of the School of Business have established the following program learning outcomes for the DBA program. Each student will be able to:
DBA Fellowship Grants for up to $3,200 per academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Fellowship grants are available to qualifying non profit as well as state and private educational institutions.
 | No entrance exams required (GMAT or GRE) |
 | Scholar-practitioner teaching and research model |
 | Hybrid delivery model provides balance of home, life and career throughout the program |
 | Competitive hourly credit at $920 / credit hour. See tuition & fees |
The Newman DBA degree program provides experienced professionals and academics with advanced skills and credentials in business beyond the MBA.
Using a scholar-practitioner model, the program seeks to graduate students who are grounded in both theory and research who can also recognize problems in the modern workplace, examine them closely, propose productive solutions, and create new knowledge.
The DBA program is designed for completion in less than four years.
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you succeed in not only completing your DBA degree, but also to apply your DBA skills to lead in your industry.
Newman University’s Doctor of Business Administration provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path further your career.
Our DBA graduates are likely to find careers in:
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