Doctoral Program Structure and Fees

A total of 57 credits are required to obtain the degree. Breakdown is as follows:

1.       Coursework (15 courses, each with 3 credit: 3 x 15 = 45 credits)

2.       A work of original research reported in dissertation form (12 Cr)

3.       Comprehensive Exams in Major and 2 Minor fields (Qualifying Examination)

4.       Two Research Papers

5.       Satisfaction of a doctoral residency requirement (minimum 48 credit hours acquired in KIMEP, and maximum 5 years for full-time and 8 years for part-time students)

6.       Formal defense of the candidate’s dissertation

Course Work:

A maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate work may be transferred in from an equivalent program. The DBA committee will consider course credit on a case-by-case basis.

A minimum of 15 courses (45 credits) beyond previous graduate level coursework*: Plus 12 credit hours credit for dissertation. Thus the student will complete 57 credit hours to obtain the DBA degree. The breakdown of courses and dissertation credit is as follows:

1.       Research Methods: 5 Courses (15 credit)

2.       Major Courses: 5 Courses (15 credit)

3.       Minor Area 1:3 Courses (9 credit)

4.       Minor Area 2 / Cross Disciplinary: 2 Courses (6 credit) or more in the courses/

5.       Dissertation: 12 credit hours

* Students with insufficient business education background are required to undertake additional coursework

Fees

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