Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the program requires a minimum of 24 units. Twenty-one of these are from seven core courses required of all students. In addition, students fulfill 3 units from one elective course. Typically, students will complete a minimum of 24 units over the first 18 months of the program.
a) 21 units of core courses:
- 1640811
AND 1641141
AND 1655021
AND 1641151
AND 1641161
AND 1647571
AND 1641221
b) 3 units chosen from:
- 1647581
OR 1647591
Attendance at an orientation session is expected for all incoming DBA students.
Advanced Credit
Advanced Credit may be given on a case-by-case basis, with approval of the DBA Director.
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)
Students admitted to the Doctor of Business Administration program will not be allowed to request the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course that is applicable to their degree; or apply any course awarded a grade of CG towards their graduation requirements.
Students may not choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.
The use of the CG grade will not affect students' eligibility for internal awards.
Time Limit
Typically, students are expected to complete the degree in four years. Students have a maximum of six years from the start of their program to complete all degree requirements.
Supervisory Assignments
Doctoral students are required to have secured a permanent supervisor within the first 12 months of their program. A supervisory committee reflective of the student’s research interests is required within three months after the permanent supervisor has been approved.
Required Examinations
Candidacy
To be admitted to candidacy, doctoral students must successfully complete a written field of study examination and an oral examination on the thesis proposal. For complete details of the candidacy requirements, see the DBA Candidacy Requirements document at https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/DBA/DBA-Curriculum.pdf.
Students whose research involves human subjects must receive approval from the Haskayne School of Business and from the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board before beginning data collection.
Thesis Examination
Students will complete an oral thesis examination at the end of their program. The student presentation portion of the thesis examination is public. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Thesis Examinations, the program requires:
Scheduling of the Examination
All members of the Supervisory Committee must have reviewed the student’s research, including a relevant written sample of the materials related to the thesis, before an examination can be scheduled.
Composition of the Committee
The Internal Examiner may be internal to the home program.