Doctoral-level thinking, Executive-level impact
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program represents a new segment in management education at the Jindal School of Management. A DBA is a prestigious, business-centric degree, delivering actionable insights for immediate workplace impact. It combines the application focus of an EMBA program with the advanced research focus of a PhD. program. In this program, participants study and apply advanced research methodologies and analytic techniques to complex business problems.
Hear from DBA Students
No GRE or GMAT Required
Convenient Schedule
In-person classes are held three Saturdays monthly, designed to minimize your time away from work and home.
World-Class Faculty
Our rigorous curriculum is taught by our highly accomplished faculty, who rank No. 2 worldwide in research productivity.
Concierge Services
The DBA team provides everything you need, including books and materials, chef-catered meals on class days, parking permits, class registration, and more.
Who is the DBA for?
- Senior professionals with a master’s degree and 7+ years of experience or a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years
- Leaders seeking advanced knowledge and research skills to solve complex business challenges
- Executives ready to apply innovative, data-driven solutions and drive impact within their organizations
Degree Highlights
72credit hours
- 36 CH: Required methodology coursework
- 9 CH: Electives related to dissertation
- 27 CH: Faculty-guided dissertation work
3years
- Estimated completion time
8-9hours/week
- 8 hours/week for classes in the first 2 years
- 9 hours/week for dissertation
$20,000
- Tuition per semester
Message from the Director
Vijay Mookerjee, PhD
Charles and Nancy Davidson Chair | Professor, Information Systems | PhD Area Coordinator, Information Systems | Director, Doctor of Business Administration
The DBA program at the Jindal School is designed to elevate your already successful business career. It equips you with advanced tools and frameworks to tackle complex challenges that may have previously been out of reach. You’ll also gain the skills to mentor and guide emerging executives, combining practical experience with evidence-based insights.
What sets us apart is our faculty’s commitment to rigorous, applied research. We consistently publish in top-tier academic journals and bring that expertise directly to industry, delivering real-world impact. This strong connection between research and practice makes the Jindal School an ideal place to pursue your Doctor of Business Administration.
Message from the Co-Director
Amit Mehra, PhD
Professor, Information Systems | Co-Director, Doctor of Business Administration
Thank you for considering the DBA program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. If you’re a visionary leader with the drive to make a lasting impact, you’re in the right place. In today’s competitive business landscape, analytics has become an essential tool for informed decision-making. Our faculty brings deep expertise in this area, along with real-world experience working alongside industry leaders. While we offer advanced analytics training in our highly respected PhD. program, we understand that busy executives need a more flexible and focused alternative.
That’s why we created the DBA program—specifically designed to meet the needs of experienced professionals. Whether you already have a quantitative background or are eager to develop those skills, this program offers the ideal next step in your career.
Tuition
Tuition Details
Tuition will be paid in six equal installments of $20,000 each at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters of each year of the program. Students who do not graduate at the end of their third year in the program will need to pay additional fees based on the number of credits they enroll in each semester.
Financial Aid Information
Long-term student loans are available to initially fund your tuition (generally, repayment begins after graduation). Student loans are available through Federal Student Loan Programs or through creditworthy Private Educational Loans. Please contact Bill Mack, Financial Services Manager, for more information before applying for student loans at whm101000@utdallas.edu or (972) 883-4114.
For students participating in Federal Student Financial Aid Programs, visit the Jindal School’s Cost of Living page to find additional information about expenses the average student incurs while attending our programs.
Contact Us
John Barden, CPA
Associate Dean, Executive Education | Clinical Professor, Accounting
Lori Brannon
Program Manager, Doctor of Business Administration
Start your Executive Doctor of Business Administration application
Before you apply, get familiar with the application process for the UT Dallas Executive DBA program.
Application Process