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Doctor of Business Administration Strategy and Innovation courses
Strategy and Innovation coursework overview
Coursework tailored to your learning preferences
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- Learn on your time
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Planning for your degree
- total quarter credits: 90
- Quarter length: 10 weeks
- Course length: 10 weeks
- Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Course requirements
- Specialization 5 courses
- Doctoral Project 4 courses
Example program course sequence
This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In GuidedPath, the number of courses you take in a quarter and time it takes to complete your program can vary. Your academic coach can help answer any course registration questions.
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DB8400
Core Your DBA Journey
6 quarter credits
In this first course, learners analyze the components of a business problem. Learners use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Learners practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the learner's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
6 quarter credits
Learners in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Learners examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally, learners analyze project-based problem solving.
6 quarter credits
DB8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Learners examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Learners evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses.
6 quarter credits
DB8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Learners apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Learners cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, learners gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective.
6 quarter credits
DB8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Learners create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, learners write portions of business courses and assess curriculum.
6 quarter credits
RSCH7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
4 quarter credits
Learners read critically and evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Learners become educated consumers and creators of research. Additionally, learners use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
4 quarter credits
DB8710
Specialization Course Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners analyze the literature on strategy and innovation theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, learners cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Learners identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis to consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Learners investigate an array of strategy and innovation project ideas and current industrial, product-based, or market-based scenarios. Prerequisite(s): DB8420 or DHA8032. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
RSCH7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course assess the fundamental concepts needed to conduct qualitative research. Learners practice qualitative research techniques; appropriate applications of qualitative research; the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research design, sampling, and analysis and their associated interdependencies; and leverage technology when applicable. Learners also determine the steps necessary to ensure human subjects protection, and consider methodological adaptations when conducting research with vulnerable and diverse populations. Prerequisite: PhD in Psychology learners must have completed RSCH7020.
4 quarter credits
DB8720
Specialization Course Strategic Digital Transformation
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course analyze the literature within the strategic concepts surrounding digital transformation. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a strategic, competitive plan for successfully leading in the digital business marketplace. Learners create abbreviated proposals based on problems found within a variety of digital ecosystems to conceptualize valid and meaningful project ideas. Learners identify how research techniques fit into project planning and managing for digital change. Prerequisite(s): DB8710 or DB8610. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
RSCH7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Learners utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
4 quarter credits
DB8730
Specialization Course Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners identify how leaders use creativity to design strategies, and examine innovative practices that drive companies to success. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about corporate model innovation, strategies for leveraging ecosystems, innovative workspaces, design thinking and creativity, customer focused innovation, and other relevant and current topics in strategy and innovation. Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Prerequisite(s): DB8620 or DB8720. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
DB8740
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Topic Development
6 quarter credits
Learners in this course create an individualized project topic within the specialization of strategy and innovation using the capstone template. Learners write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Learners identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Learners must achieve capstone project topic approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Prerequisite: DB8730, RSCH7860, RSCH7864, RSCH7868 Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB8750
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Literature Review
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners write the literature review for their individual projects. Learners create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Learners must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Prerequisite(s): DB8740. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Learners utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite(s): DB8650 or DB8750 or DB8850. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
6 quarter credits
Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, learners analyze datasets and writing results. Learners seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite: DB9801. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
6 quarter credits
Learners complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Learners finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, learners build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite: DB9802. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
6 quarter credits
Learners integrate feedback to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Learners assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, learners write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite: DB9803. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
Core course requirements
Complete at least 21 quarter credits in the core courses category. Choose from the courses shown below.
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RSCH7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Learners utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
4 quarter credits
RSCH7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course assess the fundamental concepts needed to conduct qualitative research. Learners practice qualitative research techniques; appropriate applications of qualitative research; the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research design, sampling, and analysis and their associated interdependencies; and leverage technology when applicable. Learners also determine the steps necessary to ensure human subjects protection, and consider methodological adaptations when conducting research with vulnerable and diverse populations. Prerequisite: PhD in Psychology learners must have completed RSCH7020.
4 quarter credits
DB8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
6 quarter credits
Learners in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Learners examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally, learners analyze project-based problem solving.
6 quarter credits
DB8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Learners apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Learners cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, learners gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective.
6 quarter credits
RSCH7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
4 quarter credits
Learners read critically and evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Learners become educated consumers and creators of research. Additionally, learners use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
4 quarter credits
DB8400
Core Your DBA Journey
6 quarter credits
In this first course, learners analyze the components of a business problem. Learners use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Learners practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the learner's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Learners examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Learners evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses.
6 quarter credits
DB8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Learners create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, learners write portions of business courses and assess curriculum.
6 quarter credits
Specialization course requirements
Complete at least 24 program points in the specialization courses category shown below.
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DB8740
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Topic Development
6 quarter credits
Learners in this course create an individualized project topic within the specialization of strategy and innovation using the capstone template. Learners write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Learners identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Learners must achieve capstone project topic approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Prerequisite: DB8730, RSCH7860, RSCH7864, RSCH7868 Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB8750
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Literature Review
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners write the literature review for their individual projects. Learners create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Learners must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Prerequisite(s): DB8740. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB8710
Specialization Course Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners analyze the literature on strategy and innovation theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, learners cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Learners identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis to consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Learners investigate an array of strategy and innovation project ideas and current industrial, product-based, or market-based scenarios. Prerequisite(s): DB8420 or DHA8032. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
DB8720
Specialization Course Strategic Digital Transformation
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course analyze the literature within the strategic concepts surrounding digital transformation. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a strategic, competitive plan for successfully leading in the digital business marketplace. Learners create abbreviated proposals based on problems found within a variety of digital ecosystems to conceptualize valid and meaningful project ideas. Learners identify how research techniques fit into project planning and managing for digital change. Prerequisite(s): DB8710 or DB8610. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
DB8730
Specialization Course Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners identify how leaders use creativity to design strategies, and examine innovative practices that drive companies to success. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about corporate model innovation, strategies for leveraging ecosystems, innovative workspaces, design thinking and creativity, customer focused innovation, and other relevant and current topics in strategy and innovation. Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Prerequisite(s): DB8620 or DB8720. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
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DB9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
6 quarter credits
Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, learners analyze datasets and writing results. Learners seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite: DB9801. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
6 quarter credits
Learners complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Learners finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, learners build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite: DB9802. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
6 quarter credits
Learners integrate feedback to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Learners assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, learners write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite: DB9803. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
DB9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Learners utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite(s): DB8650 or DB8750 or DB8850. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
Coursework tailored to your learning preferences
- Set your own deadlines
- Complete courses at your pace
- Support when you need it
- 100% online
Planning for your degree
- total program points: 45
- Monthly start dates
- Session length: 12 weeks
Course requirements
- Specialization 5 courses
- Doctoral Project 4 courses
Example program course sequence
This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In the FlexPath format, you can take a maximum of two courses at a time, and the time it takes for you to complete your program can vary. Check in with your academic coach to get help with course registration questions.
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DB-FPX8400
Core Your DBA Journey
3 program points
In this first course, learners analyze the components of a business problem. Learners use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Learners practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the learner's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
3 program points
Learners in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Learners examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally learners analyze project-based problem solving. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
3 program points
In this course, learners analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Learners examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Learners evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
3 program points
In this course, learners identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Learners apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Learners cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, learners gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
3 program points
In this course, learners develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Learners create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, learners write portions of business courses and assess curriculum. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
RSCH-FPX7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
2 program points
Learners in this course critically evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Learners develop and apply skills needed to become educated consumers and creators of research. Learners also use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
2 program points
DB-FPX8710
Specialization Course Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing
2 program points
In this course, learners analyze the literature on strategy and innovation theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, learners cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Learners identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis to consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Learners investigate an array of strategy and innovation project ideas and current industrial, product-based, or market-based scenarios. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8420. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Learners in this course assess the fundamental concepts needed to conduct qualitative research. Learners practice qualitative research techniques; appropriate applications of qualitative research; the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research design, sampling, and analysis and their associated interdependencies; and leverage technology when applicable. Learners also determine the steps necessary to ensure human subjects protection, and consider methodological adaptations when conducting research with vulnerable and diverse populations.
2 program points
DB-FPX8720
Specialization Course Strategic Digital Transformation
2 program points
Learners in this course analyze the literature within the strategic concepts surrounding digital transformation. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a strategic, competitive plan for successfully leading in the digital business marketplace. Learners create abbreviated proposals based on problems found within a variety of digital ecosystems to conceptualize valid and meaningful project ideas. Learners identify how research techniques fit into project planning and managing for digital change. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8710 or DB-FPX8610. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Learners gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Learners utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
2 program points
DB-FPX8730
Specialization Course Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity
2 program points
In this course, learners identify how leaders use creativity to design strategies, and examine innovative practices that drive companies to success. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about corporate model innovation, strategies for leveraging ecosystems, innovative workspaces, design thinking and creativity, customer focused innovation, and other relevant and current topics in strategy and innovation. Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8720 or DB-FPX8620. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
2 program points
DB-FPX8740
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Topic Development
3 program points
Learners in this course create an individualized project topic within the specialization of strategy and innovation using the capstone template. Learners write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Learners identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Completion of a signature assignment (topic approval) is required for successful completion of this course. Prerequisite(s): DB-FP8730, RSCH-FPX7860, RSCH-FPX7864, RSCH-FPX7868. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8750
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Literature Review
3 program points
In this course, learners write the literature review for their individual projects. Learners create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Learners must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8740. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
3 program points
In this course, learners select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Learners utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8650 or DB-FPX8750 or DB-FPX8850. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
3 program points
Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, learners analyze datasets and writing results. Learners seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Prerequisite: DB-FPX9801. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
3 program points
Learners complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Learners finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, learners build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Prerequisite: DB-FPX9802. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
3 program points
Learners integrate feedback to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Learners assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, learners write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Prerequisite: DB-FPX9803. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
Core course requirements
Complete at least 21 quarter credits in the core courses category. Choose from the courses shown below.
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DB-FPX8400
Core Your DBA Journey
3 program points
In this first course, learners analyze the components of a business problem. Learners use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problem scenarios. Learners practice professional- and business-writing, acquire library skills, network with peers and doctoral support services, and learn new technological and reflective tools for further development and independent thought. Must be taken during the learner's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8405
Core Effective Organizational Leadership
3 program points
Learners in this course investigate business problems in information systems, management, and marketing experienced by leaders. Learners examine models and theories found in current scholarly and practitioner literature. Additionally learners analyze project-based problem solving. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8410
Core Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance
3 program points
In this course, learners analyze project-based concepts in human resources, business law, business ethics, and re-skilling of talent pools in the global environment. Learners examine business ethical compliance using value- and rule-based argumentation. Learners evaluate secondary data sources to perform due diligence when creating objective, fact-based, unbiased analyses. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8415
Core Strategic Decision Making
3 program points
In this course, learners identify strategic decision-making models and theories to assist in solving business financial problems. Learners apply economic and managerial accounting data and management theories to business strategy decisions. Learners cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and intuitive knowledge. Additionally, learners gain an understanding of gap analysis within the project perspective. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8420
Core Teaching Business in Higher Education
3 program points
In this course, learners develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Learners create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, learners write portions of business courses and assess curriculum. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
RSCH-FPX7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
2 program points
Learners in this course critically evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Learners develop and apply skills needed to become educated consumers and creators of research. Learners also use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Learners in this course assess the fundamental concepts needed to conduct qualitative research. Learners practice qualitative research techniques; appropriate applications of qualitative research; the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research design, sampling, and analysis and their associated interdependencies; and leverage technology when applicable. Learners also determine the steps necessary to ensure human subjects protection, and consider methodological adaptations when conducting research with vulnerable and diverse populations.
2 program points
RSCH-FPX7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
2 program points
Learners gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Learners utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
2 program points
Specialization course requirements
Complete at least 12 quarter credits from the specialization courses shown below.
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DB-FPX8710
Specialization Course Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing
2 program points
In this course, learners analyze the literature on strategy and innovation theories, as well as more practical aspects of creative thinking. Throughout the course, learners cultivate their literature knowledge with scholarly and practical content from completed research studies. Learners identify gaps in practice using established methods of gap analysis to consider specific actionable responses to the gaps. Learners investigate an array of strategy and innovation project ideas and current industrial, product-based, or market-based scenarios. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8420. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
2 program points
DB-FPX8720
Specialization Course Strategic Digital Transformation
2 program points
Learners in this course analyze the literature within the strategic concepts surrounding digital transformation. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a strategic, competitive plan for successfully leading in the digital business marketplace. Learners create abbreviated proposals based on problems found within a variety of digital ecosystems to conceptualize valid and meaningful project ideas. Learners identify how research techniques fit into project planning and managing for digital change. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8710 or DB-FPX8610. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
2 program points
DB-FPX8730
Specialization Course Managing Innovation, Design, and Creativity
2 program points
In this course, learners identify how leaders use creativity to design strategies, and examine innovative practices that drive companies to success. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about corporate model innovation, strategies for leveraging ecosystems, innovative workspaces, design thinking and creativity, customer focused innovation, and other relevant and current topics in strategy and innovation. Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data using various techniques, while also acquiring certification to ethically conduct human subject research. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8720 or DB-FPX8620. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
2 program points
DB-FPX8740
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Topic Development
3 program points
Learners in this course create an individualized project topic within the specialization of strategy and innovation using the capstone template. Learners write the initial portion of their project proposal, including their problem of practice, topic background, project justification and framework, and a preliminary project plan. Learners identify how research is disseminated, including through the use of presentations within their industry and professional communities of practice. Completion of a signature assignment (topic approval) is required for successful completion of this course. Prerequisite(s): DB-FP8730, RSCH-FPX7860, RSCH-FPX7864, RSCH-FPX7868. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX8750
Specialization Course Seminar: Strategy and Innovation Literature Review
3 program points
In this course, learners write the literature review for their individual projects. Learners create synthetic reviews of the literature supporting their topic, their planned technique for collecting data, and their applied framework, theory, concept, or model which grounds their project. Learners must achieve capstone literature review approval from multiple approvers to move beyond this course. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8740. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
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DB-FPX9801
Doctoral Project Proposal Writing
3 program points
In this course, learners select their project method, data analysis technique, scholarly framework, and participant pool for their project. Learners utilize previous course learning, artifacts, and tools to create an individualized project proposal, including an appropriate data collection plan and Institutional Review Board (IRB) screening form, while conducting tests and reviews of data collection instruments. Prerequisite(s): DB-FPX8650 or DB-FPX8750 or DB-FPX8850. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX9802
Doctoral Project Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval
3 program points
Learners gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data using appropriate, ethical, and structured processes as described in an approved project proposal (collection may occur if IRB approval is received). Throughout the course, learners analyze datasets and writing results. Learners seek and identify potential communities of interest for project result dissemination. Prerequisite: DB-FPX9801. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX9803
Doctoral Project Project Results
3 program points
Learners complete data collection and analyze and write the results, findings, implications, and conclusions of their projects. Learners finalize their overall project template and submit it for review and approval. Additionally, learners build a plan for presenting the results of their project. Prerequisite: DB-FPX9802. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
DB-FPX9804
Doctoral Project Final Reviews and Presentation
3 program points
Learners integrate feedback to improve and enhance their project into a final, school-approved study. Learners assess the artifacts and items included in the required e-portfolio. Additionally, learners write an abstract for dean approval and present a poster session to practice the dissemination of research findings. Prerequisite: DB-FPX9803. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 program points
What can I expect in the courseroom?
With GuidedPath, each unit consists of readings, discussions and other activities you will be expected to complete throughout the week. Most deadlines for coursework occur on Thursdays and/or Sundays but may vary by program and course. In each course, you will receive a detailed scoring guide that describes expectations for every graded assignment.
With FlexPath, you set your deadlines within the first 12 days of each course. Take one or two courses at a time and complete them on your schedule. While these deadlines can be adjusted at any time after you set them, you’ll be required to engage in a course activity at least once every 28 days and finish each course within 12 weeks. You’ll use the same quick and seamless process for submitting assessments for every course. A scoring guide explains what you’ll be evaluated on, and a competency map shows your progress.
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How will I be graded?
With GuidedPath, grades are based on your participation in weekly reading discussions and completion of assignments, based on criteria outlined in the rubric. You will also be assessed on your ability to demonstrate an understanding of expected outcomes for your program or specialization. These outcomes are based on the needs and performance standards of your field or discipline.
With FlexPath, each course is based on a set of competencies, which are further broken down into criteria. A criterion is a specific step in demonstrating a competency. You’ll have a scoring guide that explains competencies and each criterion. As you complete assessments, your score on each criterion is evaluated against this scoring guide. Each time you receive an evaluation on a criterion, your competency map will update to reflect your progress. To pass a course, you must meet the minimum level requirement set by your program for every competency in the course.