Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates: Starting August 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before Aug 2027
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Saint Louis, United States
- Disciplines: Business Administration
Overview
The Business Administration program from University of Missouri–St. Louis helps candidates gain expertise in applied research by improving their methodological and analytical skills, through practical application of academic theory.
Features
- The UMSL Doctor of Business Administration program is a three-year, cohort-based program that offers a flexible format, with limited visits to campus. Over the course of the program, participants make only two weekend trips to campus per term.
- UMSL DBA students move through the program in a cohort and meet face-to-face two weekends each semester, then engage and collaborate with faculty and students in the online learning platform for discussions. The first two years cover an array of cutting-edge business and management topics and the third year is spent focusing on the candidate’s dissertation research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistical Modeling
- Scientific Inquiry in Business
- Qualitative Research Methods
- The Role of Accounting Information in Firms and Markets
- Managing Talent for Strategic Advantage
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Completed Application.
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).
- Application fee: $50.
- Names and contact information of two people who can provide insights into your academic potential and ability to think critically.
- Official transcript(s). Scanned transcripts will be sufficient for the preliminary application. Official transcripts from each university attended will be required for final acceptance.
- Two essays: Statement of Commitment & Statement of Research Interest. Use the form below to download the Admission Requirements Guide for more detail.
Fees and funding
Living costs – Saint Louis, United States
1,432-2,158 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
