Doctor of Business Administration
3YEARS TO A DOCTORATE
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is the newest degree offered by the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas. This degree is designed for executives and managers who wish to enhance their knowledge and expertise within a research-driven framework.
This hybrid program can be completed in three years while working full-time. Classes meet on weekends, four times each semester.
The DBA program opens diverse career options for executives and managers where graduates can:
- Become thought leaders in their fields.
- Advance in their current industry as consultants.
- Lead new entrepreneurial ventures.
- Join academia as business school faculty.
- Use advanced research skills to analyze business problems within their current positions.
The DBA program at University of North Texas has been meticulously designed to provide experienced professionals with a unique platform for advancing your business skills, expanding your intellectual horizons, and making a lasting impact on the world of business. Over the course of the program, students will have the opportunity to engage with our distinguished faculty, collaborate with fellow accomplished professionals, and immerse themselves in cutting-edge research. Our dedicated team provide individual support at every step of the DBA journey. From academic advisors, who will guide course selections, to experienced mentors, who will share their industry and research insights, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes students’ personal and professional growth.
- Director of Professional Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of Management
Dr. Virginie Kidwell
About the program
Ranked #10 Best Online DBA Programs for 2024, according to College Consensus
- The DBA degree at UNT is a practitioner-oriented program, anchored in industry-focused research problems.
- Students leverage business experience to enhance understanding of theoretical concepts, while developing new knowledge through scholarly research on topics anchored in business practice.
- The program consists of 48 credit hours that can be completed in three years. Click here to see the current program schedule and courses/seminars.
- Small classes led by expert instructors will meet in person on four weekends each semester, enhanced by online activities and enrichment.
- The program is designed to allow students the flexibility to work while earning a doctorate.
- The program is offered at Frisco Landing, a state of the art facility at UNT’s Frisco campus.
- Students start in the Fall term every year and progress through the program in a cohort format (i.e. all students starting in a particular Fall term will take all classes together as they move through the program).
- Click here to view our current DBA Students.
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Why the UNT DBA
Doctor of Business Administration at a Glance
All business degree programs offered through the G. Brint Ryan College of Business are accredited by AACSB within a Carnegie Tier-1 research institution.
The Doctor of Business Administration Program is competitively priced at approximately $114,000. The total cost per Semester Credit Hour (SCH) is approximately $2,375 for the three-year program. Costs include tuition, books, and meals on class days. Visit: sfs.unt.edu for Financial Aid information.
The DBA is designed for working professionals. The in-person component learning will take place 4 weekends a semester, and the rest of the learning takes place online where faculty and students can interact between weekend classes.
FEATURED PROGRAM FACULTY
Mailing Address (P.O. Box)
University of North Texas
G. Brint Ryan College of Business
DBA Program
1155 Union Circle #311160
Denton, Texas 76203-5017 USA
Physical Address (Street)
G. Brint Ryan College of Business
Business Leadership Building, Room 201
1307 West Highland Street
Denton, Texas 76201 USA
Email Address
DBACOBA@unt.edu