We require students to have an MBA or master's degree in a related field. Prospective students can find the program's full list of admissions requirements here.
Yes. The Doctorate in Business Administration program accepts applications from international prospective students. You can find out more about international admissions by clicking here.
Applicants are not required to take the GMAT or GRE, as an MBA or master’s degree in a related field are part of the requirements for admission.
The UNC Charlotte Office of Financial Aid can determine a student’s eligibility for different types of loans, grants or other aid programs. In order to apply for federal or state financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
There are four areas of focus built into our Doctorate in Business Administration including: marketing, management, operations management and information systems.
We require candidates to have 5+ years of professional experience. Prospective students can find the program’s full list of admission requirements here.
The program is a cohort-based model designed to completed within three years.
No, but our Center City campus is within walking distance of many hotels in the heart of Charlotte. You can find a list of nearby lodging here.
Yes. During the three-year program, courses will be delivered through a series of five weekend residencies per semester. During these weekend residencies (Friday through Sunday), there will be face-to-face classroom instruction, seminars and networking events. In-between residencies there will be assignments and projects requiring collaboration.
No. Our program is designed to create a rich learning environment, which is developed in the classroom. While you are studying independently, the once-a-month residencies in Charlotte are necessary to allow for your cohort to exchange ideas and experiences through face-to-face meetings with our engaging and experienced faculty in the Belk College of Business.
As a cohort program, students in the DBA take courses together over five, three-day weekends per semester, totalling 10 weekends per year. You can find tentative weekend residency dates here.
Yes, the Belk College of Business is accredited by the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard for business education. In fact, the Belk College of Business was the first AACSB accredited school in the Charlotte region, and has held our accreditation for more than 30 years.
The UNC Charlotte DBA is the only program of it’s kind in the Carolinas, supported by the region’s only urban research business school. The Belk College of Business is a vital intellectual resource to the Charlotte business community, with deep-rooted partnerships throughout the 2nd largest financial city in America.
Yes, as a terminal degree program, you will receive a doctorate upon completing the program. Graduates are awarded a Doctor of Business Administration.
The DBA and PhD, while both doctoral degrees, are different in structure and purpose. Click here to learn more.
The Executive DBA is designed for working professionals interested in taking their knowledge to the next level. Individuals who are attracted to the executive DBA often seek to deepen their overall business knowledge and understanding of high-level research skills in order to better address the complex challenges facing them in today’s dynamic business environment. Many pursue the executive DBA as a means of transitioning into a career in higher education or to enhance their experience for a career in consulting.
