Is PhD in Business a super MBA?

Teach2005
Tue, 09 May 2006 15:00:04 +0000

A few things…first, a Ph.D. in business is not just going to take you two more years. It’s going to be a longer process and a year or more of it will include a dissertation.

Secondly, don’t assume it’s one or the other. My father has an MBA AND a DBA. (Doctor of Business Administration) Of course, he’s been a college professor with those degrees for over thirty years now. My opinion would be that the only reason to pursue a DBA or Ph.D. in Business is if you want to go into academia. It’s not necessary for other pursuits. My father does side consulting for businesses but his main focus is at the university level.