DBA, PhD or Executive MBA?
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DBA
To develop practitioner scholars
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PhD
To develop academic researchers
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Executive MBA
To provide career choice and advancement options
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DBA
Senior executives who want to advance their careers by deepening their problem solving skills through advanced critical reasoning
- Hold an MBA or relevant post-baccalaureate degree
- Work full-time
- Will use the knowledge acquired to address problems and issues in contemporary business
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PhD
Individuals with limited work experience who want to prepare themselves for a research career in an academic institution
- May or may not hold a post-baccalaureate (MBA or MSc) degree
- Typically enrolls as a full-time student
- Seeks to position themselves for careers in academia
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Executive MBA
Individuals with limited work experience who want to prepare themselves for a research career in an academic institution
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DBA
Should have an MBA or equivalent business-focused Master’s degree
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PhD
Master’s degree normally required
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Executive MBA
Undergraduate degree, all academic backgrounds encouraged.
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DBA
At least 10 years of management experience, with at least seven at the executive level; or five years of experience as a lecturer/instructor in a college or university program
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PhD
Relevant work experience varies; preferred but not required
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Executive MBA
Two or more years’ post-undergraduate work experience showing increasing levels of responsibility.
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DBA
Three-to four-year full-time program based on multiple residencies per semester, as well as online learning.
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PhD
Four-to five-year program based on full-time participation and full-time attendance
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Executive MBA
Various options available, ranging from 16 to 32 months, either full-time or part-time (evening classes)
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DBA
The program is set up as blended learning with required time in the classroom and online.
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PhD
Students are required to be on campus during their course work for at least the first two years of their program or until they have completed their candidacy.
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Executive MBA
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DBA
Students are required to take eight courses, six core and two elective.
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PhD
Students are required to take a minimum of 12 courses.
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Executive MBA
Students are required to take 20 courses, 17 required and 3 elective courses.
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DBA
- Interdisciplinary, focusing on general management, business and social issues, such as globalization and leadership
- Application of quantitative or qualitative research methods to contemporary business problems
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PhD
- Specialized studies, generally within a single, specific business discipline
- Heavy emphasis on a variety of research methodologies and their application to develop new theories
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Executive MBA
- Core courses in finance, accounting, people and organizations, supply chain, business analysis, and management studies
- Elective courses in strategy, operations management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business and environment, management information systems, sustainable development, organizational dynamics, human resources, accounting and finance
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DBA
Applied research
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PhD
Theoretical research
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Executive MBA
No research
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DBA
Doctor of Business Administration
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PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Management
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Executive MBA
Master of Business Administration
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DBA
Graduates advance within their organizations to senior executive positions. Some graduates may also teach in a university setting.
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PhD
Graduates aim to have careers in a university setting as full-time faculty members. Research and teaching will be their primary focus.
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Executive MBA
Graduates are able to advance their existing careers, change careers, or assume leadership roles.
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DBA
$30,000 per year for the first three years, $10,000 for year four. To learn more about tuition, click here.
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PhD
Tuition is covered by the program.
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Executive MBA
$69,000 plus general fees
Learn more about the Haskayne PhD program