Choose Between a dissertation or a
Doctoral Research Project (DRP) to earn a Doctorate of Business Administration at CIU
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Key differences between DRP and Dissertation to help you with the right choice
Dissertation
- Designed for you to contribute to the body of scholarly research on your chosen topic.
- Requires original research on your topic that is grounded in existing literature.
- Dissertations require background research and information to arrive at a specific conclusion. They cover a wide range of related topics within the chosen field.
Doctoral Research Project (DRP)
- Designed for you to use existing knowledge to make an original contribution to solving a real-world problem in your field.
- Requires designing and conducting a study with an applied focus on presenting a solution.
- DRPs involve a specific research task within a larger research program. The length of a research project can range from 50 to 100 pages, depending on the nature of the project.
Now that you know the different options for presenting your postgraduate work at CIU,
take the next step and select the perfect option for you.
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- Total tuition $36,675, wich includes all e-books.
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Length of time
Doctorate of Business Administration is designed to be completed in 2.5 years.
100% Online Doctorate Program
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Acreditations and Approvals
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Approved by California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
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Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Doctorate vs. Ph.D.
- A doctorate of business administration (DBA) is a professional degree that prepares practitioners for high-level leadership roles in the field.
- A Ph.D. is a doctorate degree in the field of philosophy, awarded by a graduate school in a field of academic study.
Acreditations and Approvals
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