Doctor of Divinity in Business Administration 
Kennedy University of Baptist

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OBJECTIVES
To prepare doctoral students for advanced leadership roles in the field of business administration, grounded in divinity and ethical principles.
To enable students to contribute to the integration of theological perspectives into business administration practices.
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
DDBA 101    Culture, Ethics, Communication    4
DDBA 102    Introduction to Financial Accounting    4
DDBA 103    Managerial Accounting     4
DDBA 104    Strategic and Transformational IT    4
DDBA 105    Managing Digital Business Markets    4
DDBA 106    Data Models and Decisions     4
DDBA 107    Operations Management    4
DDBA 108    Financial Management    4
DDBA 109    Entrepreneurial Finance & Equity     4
DDBA 110    Marketing Management    4
DDBA 111    Entrepreneurship & New Ventures    4
DDBA 112    Creativity for Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs    4
DDBA 113    Corporate Social Responsibility    4
DDBA 114    Global Supply Chain Management    4
DDBA 115    International Economics for Managers    4
DDBA 116    Globalizing the Enterprise    4
DDBA 117    Managerial Economics and Public Policy    4
DDBA 118    The Global Economic Environment    4
DDBA 119    Strategic Management    4
DDBA 120    Integrative Business Plan Competition    4
DDBA 121    Leadership & Managing Human Capital    4
DDBA 122    Integration and Teams    4
DDBA 123    Cross-Cultural Communication and Teamwork    4
DDBA 124    Dissertation    8
DDBA 125    PRACTICUM    8

    ( Necessary Credits for Graduating )    43 
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the program, doctoral students will be able to:

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of business administration theories, strategic management, and organizational leadership.
Apply ethical and moral principles to complex decision-making within the realm of business and management, emphasizing divinity-centered values.
Conduct original research in business administration and contribute to the development of innovative business strategies informed by theological insights.
Develop and implement ethical and socially responsible business practices that align with divinity-centered values.
Analyze and address contemporary business challenges and opportunities from a divinity-based perspective.
Lead and inspire teams within organizational settings, fostering a culture of ethical leadership and compassion.
Contribute to the academic community by publishing research in the field of divinity in business administration.
Engage in lifelong learning, professional development, and the dissemination of divinity-centered principles in the practice of business administration.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for admission must hold a Master's or equivalent degree from university or college with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.00 scale). 
REQUIRED CREDITS
43 credits or more
SPECIAL CREDIT RECOGNITION POLICY 
Field experiences, such as participation in religious activities, work experience, and field activities, may qualify for special credit recognition. Additionally, prior learning may be evaluated for credit beyond standard coursework.
FAITH BASED EDUCATION
Kennedy University of Baptist offers only educational programs that prepare students for religious vocations as ministers, professionals, or laypersons in the categories of ministry, counseling, theology, education, administration, music, fine arts, media communications, or social work.