Program Description

Students choose a thesis and case study topic from one of the following areas of study:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Information systems
• Marketing
• Operations management
• Organization behavior, strategy, and international management

The program features core and customized elective courses that provide students a thorough understanding of management principles with a focus on applications. Coursework incorporates a broad outlook into the study of business theory and practice while providing flexibility to students to pursue their interests. A sequence of independent study courses with experienced faculty exposes students to traditional and emerging research issues. Students are encouraged early in their graduate work to be involved in research projects with faculty mentors to create their own research agenda.

The DBA requires 72 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree. For complete admission and degree requirements, view the Graduate Catalog at catalog.utdallas.edu.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities Graduates of the program seek positions such as: Clinical Professor, Research Program Head, public or private-sector consultant. Marketable Skills

Application Requirements

Degree requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an institution in the United States, or its equivalent (all majors are considered).

International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the Internet-based test that is less than two years old.

Letters of recommendation: 3

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the candidate’s probability of success in graduate school. Use the electronic request form in the graduate application to submit the letters. Contact the graduate academic program department if you have any questions.

Admissions essay required: Yes

Personal essay outlining academic interests and goals.

Deadlines: Please see the program admission page.