Purdue Global launches new Doctor of Business Administration degree

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology has launched a new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, with the first classes starting March 25.

DBA degrees are ideal for people who want to take their leadership, strategic thinking and research capabilities to the next level. Students who have completed an MBA through Purdue Global can transfer up to 32 credit hours. The DBA can be specialized in areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing and other business areas.

Jose Siqueira, a faculty member in the School of Business and Information Technology, said faculty see the DBA program as a great opportunity to prepare students to tackle challenges scientifically.

“Our DBA is designed for experienced professionals to use existing academic theories to solve complex, real-world organizational problems,” Siqueira said. “The program bridges the gap between high-level scholarship and professional practice, turning a student into a ‘scholar-practitioner.’”

Siqueira said Purdue Global students are expected to learn “thought leadership” needed to influence their respective business sector, whether that means consulting for global firms, taking on executive roles or publishing their results in reputable practitioners’ journals.

“Students graduate not only with a degree but also with specific knowledge that establishes them as the definitive authority in their chosen profession,” Siqueira said.

Cathy Hochanadel, academic department chair and faculty member in the School of Business and Information Technology, agrees that the new program will teach students how to solve various real-world business situations with disciplined inquiry.

“The launch of our Doctor of Business Administration program reflects Purdue Global’s commitment to providing advanced, career-relevant education for experienced business professionals,” Hochanadel said. “This program is designed to bridge theory and practice, empowering leaders to apply rigorous research and strategic thinking to solve complex, real-world business challenges.”

Jeffrey Buck, dean and vice president of Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology, said launching the new DBA is a milestone in the evolution of the school.

“It signals our commitment to the entire life cycle of a business leader. By adding this terminal degree, we aren’t just expanding our catalog; we are closing the gap between high-level academic theory and executive-level practice,” Buck said.

The program’s goal is to develop “scholar-practitioners” who don’t just manage organizations but successfully transform them by using data-driven solutions and leading with an understanding of modern business ecosystems.

“The DBA provides the ‘intellectual currency’ and credibility to move the needle of business results, moving working professionals into C-suite and consultant roles,” Buck said.

For more information, please visit the DBA degree page.

About Purdue Global

Purdue Global is Purdue’s online university for working adults who have life experience and often some college credits. It offers flexible paths for students to earn an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, based on their work experience, military service and previous college credits, no matter where they are in their life journey. Purdue Global is a nonprofit, public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and backed by Purdue University. For more information, visit https://www.purdueglobal.edu.