PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program serves the needs of mature students, helping them to
advance in their careers. The program is designed to graduate scholar practitioners who will set the standard for
best practices and contribute to the solution of critical business and management problems through research,
teaching, and consulting. The program is designed to serve the needs of both fully employed and full-time
students with a background as experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise
into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. The program creates an
opportunity for the student to demonstrate application of the knowledge and skills gained in the course work
portion of the program and to demonstrate the critical thinking and analytical skills required to successfully
complete the Doctoral Project.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Education: IAU requires evidence of an earned bachelor
and master degree. At least one degree must be in a
related major or discipline. Other disciplines may be
acceptable and shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis,
and they may require prerequisite courses. All degrees
must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution
or foreign equivalent. IAU understands the differing rigor of
schools and grading scales around the world, and IAU
evaluates prior academic credentials within their own
context. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Information Technology: Possess computer and
internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in
IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the
graduate level.
Evidence of English Proficiency: IAU requires writing
skills at the appropriate level. Proficiency in reading,
writing, speaking, and understanding English is
essential to your success at IAU. If English is not the
applicant’s native language, or if an applicant has not
had their secondary education taught in English, they
will be required to provide proof of English
Proficiency. Since classes are taught in English, an
applicant must demonstrate their ability to read, write
and speak English.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends a minimum
of 5 years of full-time professional experience in any
organization, including, but not limited to, private, public,
for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.