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Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Global Supply Chain Management
Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree program is designed for experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. Developed with insights from experienced faculty members and leading business practitioners, the program emphasizes in-depth knowledge of both theory and applied research, the ability to manage positive social change, and advanced decision-making and leadership skills. Explore new ways of applying technology to cut costs, increase customer satisfaction, and open new business opportunities. You will learn the systems required in order to identify sources of personnel and material, and how to help ensure that supply chains conform to the highest global standards with the Global Supply Chain Management specialization.
DBA - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
This professional doctorate offers a defined program and built-in checkpoints designed to facilitate completion of both your coursework and dissertation in three years. Advance your knowledge of global operations and supply chain management while completing an applied dissertation project that allows you to make an immediate, practical contribution to your organization. The curriculum, which reflects the major knowledge areas of leading professional organizations, emphasizes global environment assessment; supply chain management strategy and functions; demand forecasting; and global logistics. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationshipsand share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an international field experience, designed to provide multinational networking, increased cultural literacy, and a global operations learning experience. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing consulting, leadership, or teaching positions in operations, supply chain, purchasing, manufacturing, or related fields.Residency Requirements: Three, three-day residential colloquia. Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.