Post University is a private university located in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, with a history dating back to 1890. Renowned for its student-centered approach, the university combines academic excellence with career-focused education, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs both on campus and online.
Post University emphasizes personalized support, flexible learning pathways, and practical, real-world skills that prepare graduates to thrive in today’s competitive global workforce. With a strong commitment to innovation, academic quality, and student success, the university has become a recognized leader in online higher education while maintaining a vibrant campus community in New England.
Explore the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program awarded by Post University in collaboration with SSBM Geneva.
Broaden your business knowledge and gain fresh strategic insights with Post University’s online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. Designed for experienced professionals, this terminal degree empowers you to conduct applied research, strengthen your leadership capabilities, and develop a deeper understanding of today’s complex business environment.
Through a practice-focused curriculum, the online DBA program enables you to examine emerging industry trends, evaluate innovative business strategies, and sharpen your decision-making skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
Offered entirely online, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program delivers a flexible and well-structured doctoral learning experience. Through engaging coursework, virtual collaboration, and ongoing interaction with faculty, you can take part in a dynamic academic community without the need to relocate. The online format enables you to continue advancing your career while pursuing your doctoral studies.
Throughout the program, you will engage in applied research that bridges business theory with real-world organizational challenges. Your studies culminate in a doctoral research project focused on addressing complex issues and contributing practical insights to today’s rapidly changing business landscape.
Post University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), one of the institutional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
DBA Programme comprises 50 credits
Foundation Course: 3 credits*
DBA Core Courses: 12 Credits
DBA Research Courses: 9 Credits
DBA Residency Courses: 2 Credits
DBA Dissertation in Practice Courses: 12 Credits
DBA Specialty Courses: 12 Credits
*Students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business may waive the Business Essentials foundation course and complete 47 credits for the DBA program.
Industry-Focused Curriculum for Professional Skills
Emphasizing a practitioner-focused education and created by industry professionals, coursework for our Doctor of Business Administration degree online program is designed to help you build competencies and professional skills to:
Organizational Development
This course focuses on the principles and practices of organizational development, potentially equipping students with the tools to facilitate meaningful change and continuous improvement. Emphasizing the importance of diagnosing organizational challenges, fostering adaptability, and sustaining growth, students will explore frameworks for transformation and strategies for cultivating a resilient organizational culture. Through a focus on evidence-based interventions and innovative approaches, the course gives students the opportunity to prepare to lead initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and drive long-term success.
Management Theories and Frameworks
This course explores the evolution and relevance of management theories in guiding effective leadership and organizational success. Students will examine how classical and contemporary frameworks shape decision-making and drive innovation. With a focus on strategic leadership and organizational efficiency, the course gives students the opportunity to prepare to approach complex challenges with informed, adaptive, and innovative management strategies.
Data-Driven Decision Making in Business
This course focuses on leveraging data analytics to enhance strategic decision-making in organizational contexts. Students will explore advanced techniques for analyzing and interpreting data, gaining the skills to transform complex information into actionable insights. Emphasis is placed on the use of predictive models, visualization tools, and dashboards to communicate findings effectively and support evidence-based strategies. By integrating data-driven approaches into decision-making processes, the course potentially equips students to lead with precision and innovation in data-centric environments.
Doctoral Study Project
During the time students are enrolled in the doctoral study project courses, students will be working on their Dissertation in Practice, getting Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, conducting research, engaging with their chair, completing the Dissertation in Practice, defending the Dissertation in Practice, and publishing the Dissertation in Practice.
*The sample courses listed are intended to illustrate the types of coursework included in this program. Course offerings and requirements may change. Please consult the official University Catalog for current and complete program information.
Post University’s online DBA degree specialization lets you customize your education to your goals.
Leadership
Explore courses on innovation leadership in the digital age, virtuous leadership, and the current and emerging issues that challenge today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders.
Each student is assigned a dedicated mentor by Post University to provide academic guidance and support throughout their studies.
SSBM Geneva organizes regular research webinars where students and faculty engage with leading academics and industry experts to explore emerging research, discuss contemporary business challenges, and strengthen research capabilities.
Students can join on ground immersion Program in Geneva, Switzerland (The immersion program fee is waived*)
S-Connect is SSBM Geneva’s exclusive networking platform, connecting students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals from around the world. Through S-Connect, students can expand their professional network, exchange ideas, discover career opportunities, and collaborate within a truly global academic community.
Post University, USA
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) / Doctoral Degree (Level 8/EQF equivalent where applicable)
Two times per year: April and September
Experienced managers, executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and senior professionals seeking advanced research and leadership competencies
Eligible graduates may participate in official graduation ceremonies organized by Post University and/or SSBM Geneva.
Post University maintains consistent graduate admissions standards for students enrolling online or on campus. While individual programs may include additional criteria, all applicants are evaluated using foundational requirements that support academic readiness and program alignment.
Common graduate admissions requirements include:
“I chose Post University’s online DBA program because of its academic reputation and the flexibility it provides to balance my professional responsibilities with doctoral study. The program allows me to immediately apply what I learn in my current role while advancing my knowledge and research. I value Post’s emphasis on practitioner-based scholarship and the support from faculty who understand the demands of working professionals”
How would you like to connect with peers, alumni, professors, industry leaders, and partner companies?
Through our innovative S-Connect platform, you gain access to a dynamic digital space designed for networking, collaboration, and professional growth.
From day one, every student receives access to S-Connect, enabling immediate integration into a vibrant community that supports your success during your studies and beyond.
Studying online does not mean learning alone. At SSBM Geneva, students can join free live lectures and webinars on a range of business and academic topics.
These sessions offer an opportunity to learn in real time, hear practical insights and ask questions. They also give students another way to stay connected with current ideas, academic guidance and professional discussions.
SSBM Geneva live lectures give students another way to explore new topics, strengthen their academic work and connect learning with real business questions.
New sessions are added throughout the year, making the events page a useful place to discover upcoming opportunities.
Explore the latest live lectures and register for a session that matches your interests.
Admissions advisors are available to answer your questions, explain the application process, and help you explore which program aligns with your interests and experience.
If you are considering Post University DBA program in collaboration with SSBM, we invite you to begin the conversation.
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