APS.DBA.INSY - Doctor of Business Administration - Major in Business Administration - Specialization in Information Systems
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Program Description
This program is designed for practicing professionals who possess a master's degree in business or technology or possess an advanced degree in another area of specialization. Students participating in this program desire additional study in order to expand and enhance their ability to contribute to their career path, company, and society. This program allows students to be engaged in working in a paid or non-paid position, (provided this employment is appropriate for a training opportunity, considering the goals and requirements of the degree program), which may include current employment in a full- or part-time professional position, participation in job shadowing, or participation in an internship. Additionally, the program provides a foundation for future employment to extend the academic experience with practical training as noted above.
Students who successfully complete their DBA program will earn a Trust Edge Leadership Certificate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Integrate forward-thinking virtuous leadership into the global team-based business practice.
Create ethical change management solutions and strategies for complex business problems.
Synthesize advanced research in education, consulting, or business leadership into doctoral practice using Trust Edge principles.
Create new knowledge for application in the global workplace.
Integrate a virtuous worldview into both their personal and professional lives.
Design solutions to real-world information system problems using new applications of theory or changes in present practice.
Admissions Requirements for this Program
A Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Management, Information Systems or related discipline from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
A graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher from the graduate degree granting institution with at least three years’ work experience in information systems or technology. If an applicant's GPA is below 3.25, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership.
Candidates with no less than three years and fewer than five years of work experience who possess exceptional qualifications and a demonstrated global management/leadership perspective are encouraged to apply. These applicants should submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating the competencies, achievements, and cross-cultural insights that would enable them to succeed in the rigorous DBA program. Supporting documentation may include:
Demonstration of relevant practical training experience
Professional certifications or specialized credentials
Evidence of significant project leadership or management roles
Publications, presentations, or thought leadership contributions
Awards, recognitions, or notable professional achievements
Advanced technical skills or domain expertise
Entrepreneurial ventures or business innovations
Letters of recommendation highlighting exceptional capabilities and global outlook
In addition, the DBA program will conduct a brief interview with each student to validate the applicant's information. Lastly, each applicant must submit a writing sample which does not inform our decision making but helps to position the student for success.
Additional Requirements for this Program
Prerequisite Requirement
course is a pre-requisite for the Doctor of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems Program. Students must complete this pre-requisite course with at least a grade of "B" by the end of the first term of the program. However, this requirement is waived for students who have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in business, business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, management, or other related discipline from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Time Limit for Degree
The Applied Doctoral Project must be completed within six years after starting the program, which begins with course. A student who has completed coursework is required to remain continuously enrolled in course or be terminated from the DBA Program. A student who has not completed their Applied Doctoral Project within the six-year period will be terminated from the DBA Program. Students nearing the end of the six-year period may be provided with a schedule of benchmark tasks that are required to be completed before the six-year deadline expires. Students who do not meet those benchmark tasks on schedule may be terminated from the DBA Program due to the insufficient time remaining to meet requirements.
Graduation Requirements for this Program
Complete all credit hours required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course. A grade of "C+" or below will require the course to be repeated.
Successful completion and approval of the doctoral project.
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.