Requirements for admission to the Doctor in Business Administration with a specialization in Management are as follows:

• A Master's degree in a business discipline from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
• A graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher from the graduate degree granting institution with at least three years’ work experience in management or a business-related discipline. 
  • If an applicant's GPA is below 3.25, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership.

*Note: The DBA program will conduct a brief interview with each student to validate the applicant's information.

Candidates with no less than three years and fewer than five years of work experience who possess exceptional qualifications and a demonstrated global management/leadership perspective are encouraged to apply. These applicants should submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating the competencies, achievements, and cross-cultural insights that would enable them to succeed in the rigorous DBA program. Supporting documentation may include:

• Demonstration of relevant practical training experience
• Professional certifications or specialized credentials
• Evidence of significant project leadership or management roles
• Publications, presentations, or thought leadership contributions
• Awards, recognitions, or notable professional achievements
• Advanced technical skills or domain expertise
• Entrepreneurial ventures or business innovations
• Letters of recommendation highlighting exceptional capabilities and global outlook

MGMT-601

MGMT-601 is a pre-requisite for the Doctor of Business Administration  with a specialization in Management Program. Students must complete this pre-requisite course with at least a grade of "B" by the end of the first term of the program.

• This course requirement is waived for students who have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in business, business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, management, or other related discipline from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The Applied Doctoral Project must be completed within six years after starting the program, which begins with BADM- 701. A student who has completed coursework is required to remain continuously enrolled in BADM-759 or be terminated from the DBA Program.

• A student who has not completed their Applied Doctoral Project within the six-year period will be terminated from the DBA Program.
• Students nearing the end of the six-year period may be provided with a schedule of benchmark tasks that are required to be completed before the six-year deadline expires.
  • Students who do not meet those benchmark tasks on schedule may be terminated from the DBA Program due to the insufficient time remaining to meet requirements.

• Complete all credit-hours required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course. A grade of "C+" or below will require the course to be repeated.
• Successful completion of the applied doctoral project.
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.