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This course introduces the student to the Doctor of Business Administration program. Students will apply problem-based learning to real-world problem solving, analyze lifelong learning skills needed for today's dynamic business environment, and evaluate new business administration knowledge for application in the global workplace. Students will contrast the Virtuous Business Model with their personal and professional behavior and beliefs. This course includes an onsite residency.

In this course, students will learn how to conduct doctoral level, problem based research. Specifically, students will evaluate potential problem scenarios to determine aligned research approaches, distinguish between research methods, propose a hypothesis and research questions, and determine the appropriate data collection methodology for specific research questions. Students will critically analyze published research to reveal gaps in the knowledge base and synthesize the concepts of truth and knowledge between the secular perspectives of epistemology and ontology with the Virtuous Business Model. Prerequisite: BADM-701

In this course, students will critique leadership aspects of real world situations from the perspective of the Virtuous Business Model, distinguish among current leadership theories including servant leadership, and assess success factors for leadership within a global team environment. Students will appraise change-management situations to determine specific leadership elements and appropriate best practices. Students will assess potential ethical leadership solutions using the Virtuous Business Model.

In this course, students will discover the strategic economic questions all firms must answer and appraise the various objectives and economic data needed for an industry analysis. Students will investigate the economic data to determine the competitive environment of an industry. Students will interpret economic data to create an economic forecast and determine opportunities and risks within the economic analysis. Students will critique the economic decision-making process of organizations within an industry for alignment with the Virtuous Business Model.

In this course, students will distinguish marketing perspectives in an industry analysis and construct a theoretical marketing model that integrates the Virtuous Business Model. Students will create strategies and ethical solutions for complex marketing problems. Students will critique real world marketing problems for an organization in an industry using problem based learning.

This course starts the second year of the DBA program. In this course, students will develop collaborative relationships that support problem-based learning, synthesize new research skills for application in the global workplace, and evaluate potential research methodologies for alignment with research goals. This is a required onsite course. Prerequisite: BADM-702

In this course, students will develop research and data analytical skills for use in solving business problems. Students will assess research methodologies for applicability to research projects, design research plans to test research hypotheses, and conduct research in alignment with the Virtuous Business Model. Students will incorporate data analytics and research into their doctoral-level practice.

In this course, students will demonstrate forward-thinking virtuous decision-making within the global team-based business environment, integrate the Virtuous Business Model into an organizational framework, and differentiate supply chain considerations for multiple global operations. Students will create change management solutions and strategies for complex operational problems and synthesize advanced research in operations with their doctoral-level practice.

Students will assess forward-thinking leadership challenges arising from current events. Current business events will be critiqued using the perspective and values of the Virtuous Business Model. Students will recommend ethical responses consistent with the Virtuous Business Model to address current business events. The impact of current issues on organizations and integrating synthesized research into current events will be incorporated into the student's doctoral-level practice. Prerequisite: BADM-710

In this course, students will apply forward-thinking leadership skills that enhance solving of real-world problems, critique completed projects in order to reflect upon personal and oganizational effectiveness. Students will prepare written documentation for both academic and professional audiences and integrate a virtuous worldview in both their personal and professional lives. This course requires an onsite residency. Prerequisite: BADM-706

In this course, students will assess potential industries for future research that aligns with personal and professional goals and integrate the virtuous business model into personal research goals. An approved Industry Selection form is required to successfully complete this course.

In this course, students will assess human factor and economic issues and identify various leadership challenges facing organizations within potential industries in order to inform the design of solutions to real world management problems. Students will distinguish potential partner organizations for future collaborative projects. An approved industry analysis is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: BADM-751

In this course, students will assess environmental issues in potential industries for future research projects. The alignment of potential industries with the Virtuous Business Model will be evaluated. A partner organization with which to conduct the ADP will be determined. An approved Partner Selection Form is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: BADM-752

In this course, students will evaluate leadership challenges within a specific partnership organization and synthesize available data sources to determine inconsistencies and contradictions. Students will recognize multidimensional problems that will require complex problem solving and, together with the partner organization, identify the problem that will be the focus of the ADP. An approved Project Proposal (Chapter One) is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: BADM-753

In this course, students will Identify facts and positions held by various stakeholder groups and integrate known factual data in a systematic, holistic understanding of the problem. Students will investigate any information deficiency which prevents solution of a problem scenario and examine existing research and best practices to determine potential solutions. An approved literature review (Chapter 2) is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: BADM-754

In this course and BADM-757, students will create a research plan to investigate potential solutions to organizational problems, conduct the approved research, and evaluate the results to determine a recommended solution. An approved research plan is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: BADM-755

In this course, student will complete the research started in BADM-756 and evaluate the results to determine a recommended solution. A recommended solution with supporting documentation is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: BADM-756

Students in this course will synthesize research findings within the context of a partner organization, develop recommendations for changes in existing practice in order to improve organizational outcomes, and create a change management plan to implement those changes. Students must successfully complete the Change Mananagement Plan report in order to complete this course. Prerequisite: BADM-757

In this course, students will develop new knowledge for application in the global workplace and design solutions to real world business administration problems using new applications of theory or changes in present practice. Students will determine the current demand for labor and required skillsets within a desired industry segment, and create tools to use in pursuing employment opportunities. Students will integrate the Virtuous Business Model into a personal philosophy appropriate for business education, business leadership and/or consulting. Prerequisite: BADM-710

Students will critique their own existing assumptions and beliefs about adult learning and evaluate best practices for educating adults. Fundamentals of human knowledge development will be explored. In addition, students will devise a personal philosophy of teaching consistent with the Virtuous Business Model and best practices of adult teaching and learning. Students will apply their personal philosophy and best practice to the creation of syllabi and curriculum for both online and face-to-face educational settings. Prerequisite: BADM-710

In this course, students will evaluate leadership perspectives and develop a personal leadership philosophy that is consistent with their values and the Virtuous Business Model. Students will analyze the realities of leadership in today's complex and diverse organizations, including assessment of common problems and specific opportunities for leadership growth and development. Assessing the key roles and responsibilities for senior leaders within an organization will enable students to critique success factors for leadership. This course is designed to help prepare students for an executive leadership role. Prerequisite: BADM-710

In this course, students will prepare themselves for employment as an independent consultant or in a consulting role as part of an improvement team. Students will diagnose specific consulting opportunities within their area of expertise. Students will implement best consulting practices and develop a personal consulting style consistent with the Virtuous Business Model. Students will create unique consulting marketing strategies for specific industries and organizations. Prerequisite: BADM-710

Students will critique research in business administration from the perspective of their doctoral-level practice, demonstrate subject matter expertise in business administration, and synthesize a personal code of ethics that incorporates the Virtuous Business Model. Prerequisite: BADM-780

This is the culminating course of the DBA program in which students will defend their doctoral project. In this course, students will synthensize new business administration knowledge and skills for application in the global workplace leading to advanced ethical change management solutions and strategies for complex business problems. Students will demonstrate forward-thinking virtuous leadership within the global team-based business environment and integrate a virtuous worldview in both their personal and professional lives. Students will design solutions to real world business administration problems using new applications of theory or changes in present practice. Students must have successfully defended their Applied Doctoral Project report and submitted both their Academic and Trade Journal Papers for publication. Prerequisite: BADM-780 and BADM-785