DOCTORATE PROGRAM LIST
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics
Doctor in Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice
Doctor of Education in Educational Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Filipino
Doctor of Philosophy in Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
Doctor in Public Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development
Doctor in Business Administration
About the Program
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program through Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) is a rigorous, research-focused degree tailored for experienced professionals and business leaders aiming to advance their knowledge and expertise in business administration and leadership.
This flexible program allows you to balance your studies with professional commitments while engaging in advanced theoretical study and practical application.
The DBA curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, including strategic management, organizational behavior, finance, marketing, and operations, with a strong emphasis on applying research to solve real-world business challenges.
Through this program, you will develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and strategic decision-making abilities, preparing you for senior leadership roles, driving organizational change, and contributing to the evolution of business practices. The ODeL format enables students to achieve these goals from anywhere in the world, at their own pace, while being supported by a robust online learning community.
Program Educational Objectives
- Contribute in building the capabilities of businesses in Mindanao.
- Conduct research both quantitative and qualitative in scholarly disciplines, techniques, and in research methods.
- Focus more deeply on the study of business phenomena and on administrative problems that do not fall neatly into a traditional business management discipline.
- Practice professional business leadership who are able to spot opportunities in the fast changing demands of the market and technological development without disregarding the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
Student Outcomes
- Design business process that reflects their expertise and experience in the field of economics, finance, human resource management, marketing and international management.
- Evaluate through their research skills dissertations and researches that significantly contribute to relevant literature or practice of business profession.
- Perform business researches both quantitative and qualitative that bridges the gap between theory and practice in their field expertise that can contribute to the field of knowledge by developing closer links between the academe and industry.
- Assume higher managerial position in the organization.
- Demonstrate expertise and skills to be a qualified university faculty in Business Administration.
- Evaluate complex current social issues in business and make appropriate recommendations based on analysis through experience and expertise.
- Practice corporate social responsibility that build values and strengthen communities through sustainable programs.
Program Coordinator

Rosalia T. Gabronino, DBM
Program Coordinator
rgabronino@umindanao.edu.ph