College of Business and Economics

Fast Facts

Essential facts about the UW-Whitewater DBA program:

  • The expected program duration is 3 years. A new cohort launches every September, with rolling applications and admission starting in November.
  • Key admissions requirements include at least 6 years of professional work experience and a Master in Business Administration or related degree. See admission requirements for more details.
  • The coursework phase residency requirement is one weekend per month, starting at 3 pm on Friday. See the on-campus session schedule for details.
  • Program cost is 60 credits at $1,527 per credit. See tuition for details on tuition and other costs.
  • The UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier international business school accreditation body.
  • The comprehensive curriculum covers research design and methods, statistics, theory, and doctoral seminars in accounting, finance, management, marketing and information technology. Visit the Course Catalog for curriculum details.
  • Success rate of 85% across 5 cohorts with 100% success in Cohort 2.
  • Doctoral dissertations are conducted one-on-one with DBA faculty committee in various functional areas, resulting in publications and other achievements.

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