Classmates from around the globe converged at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business for the annual colloquium for the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program.
Held every spring, this year’s colloquium included 34 students from approximately 15 different states, China, and Switzerland, while two students attended remotely from Korea and New York City. Since the program is offered in a hyflex format—students attend class in-person, online, or a combination of both—the colloquium allows students to meet in person and discuss their Practicum Research Projects (PRP).
Students participating in the colloquium reported on the progress of their research projects and classmates and faculty provided feedback to refine and elevate their research strategies, which allowed students to learn from one another and get support along their research journey.
Research Professors Lead Program
Central to this rigorous three-year DBA program is the cultivation of the advanced research skills necessary to analyze complex business problems. Instead of a thesis, students apply the quantitative and behavioral methods they learn in the program to a situation or problem in their industry that cannot be addressed with intuition alone.
The professors teaching in this program are published in industry-leading journals and participate in national committees and boards to support their research and stay current with trends in their fields of expertise. These professors serve as the students’ PRP advisors.
From Artificial Intelligence to Leader Mindfulness
The research topics are diverse as DBA students work in higher education, government, the military, international companies, and small businesses. A small sample of the topics included applications of artificial intelligence in a firm, an experimental study of how to display product features on store shelves, and the impact of leader mindfulness on employee resilience.
Alia Ibrahim, senior project manager at Boeing enjoyed connecting with faculty and other students and called it, “an insightful learning experience.”
Classmates Learn from Each Other
Serhat Guenes, manager at PwC Switzerland called the DBA colloquium an excellent addition to the lectures. “Listening to the other students’ Practicum Research Project proposals, inspired me. In addition, they gave me constructive feedback on my research ideas, for which I am very thankful. I am now some steps further than before with ideas for my research.”
Adetunji Onamade, director of operations and finance at Boston Public Schools, recognized the value of this collaborative experience and shared that the experience helped him visualize his ideas and gather tips on research methods and survey ideas.
Ready to Learn More?
Would you like to see the professors who teach the courses, and watch testimonial videos from current students? Visit the DBA program page for this information, plus a list of frequently asked questions. You can also request more information or apply on this page.