Doctor of Professional Studies, Executive Doctoral Program, DPS

The Doctor of Professional Studies (DPS) distinguishes itself from a traditional PhD in business. It is uniquely designed for accomplished executives who seek the advanced knowledge, skills, and perspectives of doctoral education without interrupting their careers. Earning a doctoral degree in business empowers you to advance in senior management, initiate a consulting practice, or launch an academic career. The program is hybrid, requiring on-campus attendance on 10 Fridays, allowing you to continue your full-time career and compensation while earning a doctorate in 3-5 years.

Qualified applicants must have at least 10 years of professional experience and an MBA or similar master's degree from an accredited institution.

All doctoral seminars are delivered in a blended learning format in which students attend class sessions on five Fridays of the semester and participate continuously in weekly online discussion forums.

In addition to 10 doctoral seminars and 6 independent study courses, the program requires 3 electives that expand your knowledge and enhance your skill within a concentration (finance, management, or marketing).

Below is a typical sequence of courses. For course descriptions, visit http://www.pace.edu/lubin/dpscourses