{"id":45071,"date":"2026-01-06T09:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/?page_id=45071"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:14:12","slug":"dba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Business Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"D.B.A.\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-d-b-a\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-45075\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-45082\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-45085\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-45089\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45089\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-45094\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/the-uri-difference\/\">The URI Difference<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-46430\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-46430\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/students\/\">Student Profiles<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-45109\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/dba\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Join a powerful network of life-long learners that solve meaningful problems, share knowledge, and value strong relationships with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Unlock your potential with URI\u2019s Doctor of Business&nbsp;Administration, meticulously crafted for seasoned professionals. Embrace forward-thinking strategies, hands-on learning, and lifelong networks at the core of our program. Tailored to elevate your leadership prowess, our flexible curriculum equips you to tackle diverse challenges with confidence. This opportunity helps you to develop advanced research skills, refine problem-solving acumen, and master the art of communicating impactful solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.uri.edu\/dba_scholars_conference\/\">Inaugural Annual DBA Scholars Conference (DBASC 2026)<\/a> will be hosted on the Kingston campus at the University of Rhode Island, October 2 &#8211; 4, 2026. This event is dedicated to advancing business research with practical implications and fostering professional development for scholar-practitioners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/rfi-graduate\/\" title=\"\">request information<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/apply\/\" title=\"\">apply today<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/meet\/elizabeth-stusse\/\" title=\"\">meet your d.b.a. coordinator<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/meet\/jessica-strubel\/\" title=\"\">meet your d.b.a. director<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognized and Accredited<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/URI-COB-Accreditation-1024x101.jpg\" alt=\"AACSB, EDBAC, Military Friendly School badges\" class=\"wp-image-45073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/URI-COB-Accreditation-1024x101.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/URI-COB-Accreditation-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/URI-COB-Accreditation-768x76.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/URI-COB-Accreditation-364x36.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/URI-COB-Accreditation-500x49.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/URI-COB-Accreditation-1000x98.jpg 1000w, 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class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The URI Difference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete your D.B.A. in 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 in-person residencies on Rhode Island\u2019s ocean campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible format with blended delivery of in-person and remote learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internationally ranked research institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional global and leadership immersions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cohort focused with mentor support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application deadline is June 15* of the year you are applying<br><em>*preferred deadline for full consideration<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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