D.B.A. Degree Program
- A conferred Master’s degree from a college or university that is institutionally accredited by a CHEA-approved agency.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on the transcript of the Master’s degree.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in business or other professional fields.
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct and deliver the results of meaningful applied research.
- Information technology skills sufficient to effectively participate in the Trident D.B.A. pedagogical model.
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency).
Required Documents
Subject to additional college- or program-specific admission requirements, the following documents are required for admission:
- Admission Application.
- Official transcripts from the institutionally accredited college or university granting the qualifying Master’s degree.
- A cover letter that describes current leadership qualifications, professional goals, potential research topic(s), and why the student is applying to the degree program at Trident.
- Updated curriculum vitae (resume) showing a minimum of five years of professional work experience in business.
- Two letters of recommendation from references that speak to the potential and leadership qualifications in business.
- A letter of support from a current or past employer that documents your ability to conduct practitioner research (may also serve as one letter of recommendation).
- Writing sample—doctoral applicants are required to submit a scholarly writing sample evidencing their research and writing skills.