FAQs
Executive DBA FAQs
The Executive DBA program begins in the Fall semester (September).
The Saint Mary's Executive DBA program takes 3 years to complete.
Our courses are taught on a semester system, divided into two terms: A and B.
Each part of term lasts 8 weeks.
Applicants for admission to the Executive Doctorate of Business Administration program must hold a master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Applicants must have at least ten years of work experience.
Submission of GRE or GMAT scores are optional. Speak with your Saint Mary's Program Advisor if you have any additional questions.
Our class sizes typically range from 10 to 15 students, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience.
Yes, the Executive DBA program is cohort-based.
The cost of the Online MBA program can be found on its Tuition & Financial Aid page, linked here: Tuition & Financial Aid | Saint Mary's College.
Saint Mary's has scholarship and financial aid options for qualified applicants. Graduate students are eligible for a variety of loans, including both subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans and the Graduate PLUS Loan. To discuss what options may be available to you, please contact:
Office of Financial Aid: (925) 631-4370
Graduate Business Office: (925) 631-4500
Yes, we hold monthly virtual information sessions. You can view our upcoming info session dates .