Admission Requirements
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DBA in Management Admission Requirements
Admission to the DBA in Management is designed for experienced professionals ready for advanced doctoral study in business. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in business administration, a functional area of business, non-profit management, public administration, a JD, or another degree relating to managerial functions, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. No entrance examination is required.
Review the admission requirements, application materials, English proficiency standards, transfer credit policy, and enrollment restrictions below. When you’re ready to apply, you can complete Anaheim University’s online application and submit the required supporting documents.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application materials | |
| Application form | Required |
| Application fee non-refundable | $75 |
| One recent color photograph | Digital is okay |
| Government-issued photo ID | Scanned copy required |
| Résumé | Documenting at least 5 years of work or teaching experience in a relevant area of business |
| Academic requirements | |
| Earned master’s degree | In business administration, a functional area of business, non-profit management, public administration, a JD, or another degree relating to managerial functions |
| Minimum grade point average | 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) |
| Official transcripts | Sealed, from the awarding institution |
| Prerequisite coursework | Transcripts documenting at least one course each in accounting, finance, and economics |
| English proficiency — non-native English speakers (one of) | |
| TOEFL | 550 PBT / 213 CBT / 80 iBT |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEIC | 800 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
| Other qualifying options | See the full list below |
| Other | |
| Entrance examination | None required |
| Transfer credit optional | Up to 9 units (3 graduate classes); $75 per course reviewed |
| Prior experiential credit | Not accepted |
English Proficiency Requirements
The language of instruction at Anaheim University is exclusively English, and English language services are not provided. Non-native English speakers must provide original documentation of college-level proficiency by meeting one of the following minimum scores:
Proficiency may also be shown by a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction; a transcript showing 30 semester hours taught in English with a “B” average, or a “B” or higher in an English composition class. Other accepted qualifications include BULATS Level 3 (60, accepted only for Cultura Inglesa in Brazil); ACT COMPASS ESL Placement Level 3; Eiken Pre-1; a CEFR B2 level assessed through recognized ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge; Duolingo English Test 105; Michigan MET 55, ECCE 650/LP, or ECPE 650/LP; or the College Board Accuplacer ESL series.
Transcripts not in English: if your institution does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original-language records must be submitted with official English translations issued by the university or a professional translation service (Accredited Language Services, Berlitz, Liaison Linguistics, Josef Silny & Associates, American Evaluation & Translation Services, or Education Evaluators International). Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records.
Transfer Credit
Anaheim University will accept up to three graduate semester classes (9 units) awarded by another institution toward the DBA. You must demonstrate the equivalency of each transfer course through relevant documents (syllabus, catalog, course outline) and a petition directed to the Dean; no course with a grade lower than “B” will be considered. There is a fee of $75 per course reviewed, and the overall program cost is adjusted for approved credit. All petitions must be submitted with your initial application. Credits awarded as part of another completed degree are not accepted, and Anaheim University does not extend experiential credit to any student.
Enrollment Restrictions by State
Anaheim University currently does not accept students who reside in the following U.S. states and territories. If you reside in one of these locations, please contact Student Services at 714-772-3330 before applying.
How to Apply
- 1Submit your applicationComplete the Anaheim University admissions application. You may apply online or download the PDF application and submit it by email.
- 2Submit your supporting documentsProvide the required DBA application materials listed above, including a recent passport-size color photograph, government-issued photo ID, a résumé documenting at least five years of business experience, official master’s degree transcripts, transcripts documenting a course each in accounting, finance and economics, and English-proficiency documentation if required. Documents may be uploaded with the online application or emailed to [email protected]. Scanned copies may be accepted to expedite processing while required originals are being sent.
- 3Pay the application feePay the application fee. Payment may be made by credit card, check or money order, or bank wire transfer. For payment instructions or assistance, contact [email protected].
- 4Send required original documentsAny required original application documents that are not submitted online should be sent by registered mail to:
Anaheim University
Office of Admissions, Room 110
1240 S. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806-5150
USA - 5Application reviewOnce your application materials are received, Anaheim University will review your application. A receipt for the application fee will be provided, and if your application is incomplete, the University will contact you with instructions regarding any outstanding materials.
- 6Complete your enrollmentIf your application is approved, you will receive an acceptance notification and Enrollment Agreement. Complete and return the required enrollment documentation and follow the University’s instructions for payment, registration, and beginning your program.
