Doctor of Business Administration:Research -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctoral Organizational Leadership 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, independent research.
• Design quantitative research.
• Design qualitative research.
• Apply data collection principles.
• Apply Data Analysis Principles.
• Synthesize results to create insightful findings in research or practice.
• Produce scholarly and applied writing.

Doctor of Business Administration: Theory -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Business Administration program will be able to explain the 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.
• Incorporate ethical considerations when recommending complex business decisions.

Doctor of Business Administration: Management Emphasis -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Business Administration Program with a management emphasis will be able to effectively structure organizations to successfully manage business complexities and change.

• Apply theoretical foundations to the complexities of organizations.
• Propose organizational structures for continual market leadership.
• Propose strategies to manage disruptive innovation.
• Analyze the implications of law in business management.
• Propose solutions to complex management issues.