Executive DBA
PRACTITIONER-SCHOLARS GROW INTO THOUGHT LEADERS AT SAINT MARY'S
Saint Mary’s innovative Executive DBA program is designed for experienced business professionals and managers who want to help forge a more mindful and equitable world at both the social and economic level. With guidance from our expert faculty, practitioner-scholars deepen their understanding of theoretical and analytical concepts, learning to apply that knowledge to complex business scenarios.
As a Doctor of Business Administration, you’ll leave our program fully-equipped to excel as a thought leader - whether that means running a company, starting your own firm, or training the next generation of business professionals in the Bay Area and beyond.
Three-Year Program
August Start Date
Year 1: Begin Coursework
Year 2: Propose Dissertation
Year 3: Defend Dissertation
Hybrid Learning
Online & In-Person
Flexible Class Schedule
Small Course Cohort
Next-Level Networking
Tangible Results
Return on Investment
Improved Salary Outcomes
$193,000 for CEOs with DBAs
(Payscale, 2019)
Get Your Executive DBA Degree in 3 Years
Three Year-Long Program
Graduate in 36-Months
Hybrid Environment
- Cohort-based learning
- Small class sizes
- Ample networking opportunities
Uncomplicated Enrollment
Application deadlines for this year:
- Domestic: August 15, 2025
- International: June 1, 2025
