† Format
Hybrid (online with two in-person sessions in Newberg, Oregon each year)
Program Length
4 years (3 years course work + 1 year dissertation work)
Cost per Credit Hour
$928* (financial aid available)
Tuition cost for entire program
$51,968*
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP)
* All stated financial information is subject to change.
Who is this program for?
George Fox's DBA program is designed for:
- Business professionals who want to transition to become professors or consultants
- Business professionals seeking enrichment, knowledge and leadership
- College/university faculty members and staff
Format
As a hybrid DBA program, students complete the majority of their course work entirely online, but also attend an on-campus residency twice each year in Newberg, Oregon to meet in person with their cohort and professors. This format allows students to continue full-time employment while pursuing their doctorate part-time.
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Curriculum
Students complete a business core, a research core with a dissertation, and an education core that includes a teaching practicum or consulting practicum. In addition, they choose a concentration in accounting, management or marketing for in-depth study.
Student Outcomes
Alumni of the DBA program are currently employed in more than 15 states. They are working in a variety of roles, including:
- Higher Education - Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Academic Program Director, Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing
- Corporate Leadership - Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of International Sales, Vice President of Finance, Area Manager, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
- Consulting - Business Consultant, Independent Consultant, Corporate Trainer
A Top-Ranked Christian College
George Fox University is consistently ranked among the top Christian colleges in the nation by Forbes and is also classified as a first-tier regional university by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Prospects
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the demand for postsecondary teachers will grow by 15 percent between 2016 and 2026.
- Article: "Amidst M.B.A. Inflation, Executives Recommend Business Doctorates" (from US News & World Report)
- Article: "On the Challenges of Finding and Keeping Good Faculty" (from American Journal of Business)