Doctor of Business Administration:Research -
: Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Business Administration Program will advance the study of leadership dynamics that drive the field with an in-depth, researched-based approach to facilitate the leader’s abilities and role as a strategic professional.

• Demonstrate foundational behaviors of a researcher.
• Critically appraise existing research.
• Apply research principles in the design of ethical original and independent research.
• Design quantitative research.
• Design qualitative research.
• Apply data collection principles

Doctor of Business Administration: Theory -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Business Administration program will be able to explain the historical and theoretical foundations and assumptions of business and develop, extend, or modify them for practical application.

• Evaluate management theories.
• Evaluate leadership theories.
• Develop, extend, modify, or apply theories for use in business.
• Differentiate management/leadership theories in diverse business situations.

Doctor of Business Administration: Application -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Business Administration program will be able to consider the complexity of contemporary business and determine the appropriate situational application of theoretical principles in varied business environments.

• Assess the influence of technology on a business entity.
• Analyze techniques for management in a regulatory environment.
• Analyze the complexities inherent in a global integrated enterprise.
• Support the necessity of continual innovation.