{"id":45,"date":"2025-07-24T15:05:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/academics\/graduate-programs\/doctorate-business-administration\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2025-07-24T18:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:18:03","slug":"program-format-and-tuition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/academics\/graduate-programs\/doctorate-business-administration\/program-format-and-tuition\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Format and Tuition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Program Format<\/h3>

Total Credits:<\/strong> 60
Program Length:<\/strong> Approximately 4.5 years
Delivery Format:<\/strong> Hybrid (Online & In-Person)
Academic Calendar:<\/strong> Trimester-based, with optional summer courses
Start Term:<\/strong> Fall 2025<\/p>

This program includes:<\/p>

  • 24 credits of core coursework<\/li>
  • 21 credits within a chosen concentration<\/li>
  • 3 credits for the qualifying exam and dissertation
    proposal<\/li>
  • 12 credits of dissertation research<\/li><\/ul>

    Students progress through the program with structured
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    • Qualifying Exam: By the end of the 4th trimester<\/li>
    • Dissertation Proposal Defense: By the end of the
      5th trimester<\/li>
    • Final Dissertation Defense: Upon completion of
      all seminar courses<\/li><\/ul>

      The hybrid format ensures students benefit from face-to-face mentorship while maintaining the flexibility of online learning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Tuition & Estimated Costs<\/h3>

      Tuition Rate:<\/strong> $995 per credit
      Total Estimated Tuition:<\/strong> $57,000 (based on 60 credits)<\/p>

      Note:<\/strong> Tuition is subject to change and does not include books, travel or dissertation-related expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      MBA to DBA Transfer Credit Opportunity<\/strong><\/h3>

      Students and alumni of Saint Peter\u2019s University who have completed the MBA program may be eligible to transfer up to 18 graduate credits toward the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. This accelerated pathway recognizes prior coursework and allows for a more efficient completion of the DBA.If you earned your MBA from another accredited institution, you may be eligible to transfer up to 12 graduate credits toward the DBA program, pending review and approval.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Financial Aid & Support<\/h3>

      Financial Aid services are provided by the University\u2019s Office of Financial Aid. Students may be eligible for federal aid, institutional awards and research assistantships.<\/p>

      International students in the STEM-designated DBA program may apply for up to 36 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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