Estimated Annual Tuition: $10,982 (based on one academic year)
International Business Administration: Master the complexities of global business environments, cultural implications, and international strategy for leading multinational organizations.
Marketing: Advance beyond fundamentals to focus on marketing management and marketing research, enhancing existing skills for effectively managing the product life cycle.
Strategic Management: Prepare for top leadership positions by developing analytical and strategic thinking skills essential for seeing the “big picture” and acting strategically.
Finance: Learn to manage and allocate financial resources for long-term profitability and organizational health in complex economic environments.
The Doctor of Business Administration requires 61 graduate semester credits beyond the master’s degree:
Core Courses: 30 credits
Concentration Courses: 18 credits
Dissertation Courses: 13 credits
Doctoral students enroll for six (6) units per semester including summer semester and remain in continuous enrollment until the degree is awarded.
After completing the DBA program, you will be able to:
California Miramar University transformed my career path and opened doors I never thought possible.”
Isabella Aversi – BSBA Student 24’
Advance your career!
Up skill your career with technical as well as business knowledge for today’s world.
The dissertation process includes:
Students must pass all competency exams no later than five years from their admission and before embarking on the compilation of their dissertation.
The dissertation represents the summation of your work at California Miramar University and provides tangible evidence of your readiness for executive roles and academic contributions.
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Our MBA graduates pursue successful careers in various fields including:
I want to thank everyone working in this school — professors and staff, they are all great and they always go above and beyond to support their students and helped me land my dream job at Apple.”
— Ali Radwan, Egypt – Class of 2018 (BBA) and 2021 (MSCIS)
OPT Opportunities
Not only does this program increase your employability worldwide, but you can also be eligible for up to three years of post-graduation work authorization (OPT) in the US. You must study in the US for the full year of your MBA and go on to work in a STEM finance-related field. Non-STEM graduates are only eligible for a maximum of one year OPT in the US.
74
Number of nationalities that have been a part of the CalMU family.
30+
Companies hired CalMU 2024 graduates.
Transfer credits easily
Our admissions team will work with you to ensure you get credit for what you already know, so you can focus on what you need to learn.
Currently, we are not accepting enrollments in the DBA program. Please contact our admissions office for updates on future enrollment opportunities.
Upon successful completion of the program, you would earn a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree from California Miramar University.
The DBA program requires 61 graduate semester credits beyond the master's degree, divided into:
● Core Courses: 30 credits
● Concentration Courses: 18 credits
● Dissertation Courses: 13 credits
The length of study in the doctorate degree program is at a minimum of three and two-thirds (3 2/3) years and a maximum of seven (7) years.
To be considered for admission to the DBA program when it reopens, you would need:
● A master's degree from an accredited institution with minimum 3.0 GPA
● Three years of combined teaching and/or professional work experience
● A statement of purpose (minimum 1000 words)
● Three letters of recommendation
● A personal interview with the DBA Program Director
Depending on your background, you may need to complete prerequisites including:
● Managerial Accounting
● Operations Management
● Managerial Finance
● Marketing Management
Yes, the program accepts transfer students. Up to 9 semester credits may be transferred into the DBA program from another accredited institution.
Core courses include:
● Seminar in Organizational Theory and Corporate Governance
● Seminar in Advanced Corporate Finance
● Modern Business-Driven Technologies and E-commerce
● International Sustainability and Social Responsibility
● Globalization and Global Business Strategy
● Applied Statistics
● Organizational Change Management and Business Ethics
● Seminar in Advanced Marketing
● Strategic Human Resource Management
● Seminar in Advanced Strategic Management
The DBA program offers four areas of concentration:
● International Business Administration
● Marketing
● Strategic Management
● Finance
The dissertation process includes:
● Completing three competency exams
● Developing a research prospectus
● Defending a dissertation proposal
● Conducting original research
● Analyzing data and drawing conclusions
● Defending the final dissertation
● Publishing the approved dissertation
The date for reopening enrollment has not been determined. You can join our interest list to receive updates when the program reopens.
You can prepare by:
● Reviewing the program requirements
● Ensuring you meet the admission criteria
● Gathering necessary documentation
● Joining our interest list for updates
● Speaking with an admissions advisor about your goals
You can request information through our website or contact our admissions office directly.
