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      Cambridge College at Bay Path: Doctor of Business Administration in Quality Systems and Improvement Management (DBA)

      Explore Cambridge College's Doctor of Business Administration in Quality Systems and Improvement Management (DBA)

      Program Overview

      The Doctor of Business Administration quality management program provides comprehensive instruction in the business administration discipline, with a specialized focus on quality systems and improvement management (QSIM). 

      Credits to Complete 60 credit hours  

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      What You'll Learn

      This program is specifically designed to enable students to be able to:

      • Organize and lead teams to solve complex problems and improve business processes
      • Communicate across all levels of an organization with confidence
      • Lead major organizational change initiatives
      • Think critically and conduct and synthesize scholarly research
      • Analyze, construct, and present a business case for senior-level decision-making
      • Develop, collect, and track executive-level dashboard metrics
      • Identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information for problem-solving and opportunity identification
      • Contribute to and foster the global competitiveness of the organization by promoting innovation, technology, and new marketing opportunities and minimizing threats
      • Lead internal and external organizational assessment



      Career Preparation

      Upon successful completion of the DBA in QSIM, graduates will possess a wide variety of knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve as quality systems & improvement management experts at senior levels.

      This includes top-level executive positions like chief quality officer or vice president of quality, along with roles in consulting that utilize the measurement of quality initiatives. This degree also prepares you for university teaching positions.

       

      Ready to Apply? Apply through this link to receive your Union College Benefit discount at Cambridge College.

      About Cambridge College at Bay Path

       

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      ABOUT:  Cambridge College is a proud leader in adult education, founded in 1971 to serve working adults. In 2024, Bay Path University acquired Cambridge College, combining vision and experience to position our learners to excel in the workforce of tomorrow. Cambridge College continues to offer small classes with personalized attention and interactive simulations to make sure you connect and retain concepts on a more personal level.

      ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the New England Commision of Higher Education (NECHE)

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: For graduate programs, you will need to:

      • Earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
      • Complete the full application
      • Submit official college transcripts
      • Resume that details your education and work experience, including how they pertain to your career goals. 
      • Submit your personal statement. Write a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing your professional experience, goals and objectives for graduate study. How do you expect your graduate studies to enhance your future career?
      • Complete an interview. You’ll have an interview with Admissions or Faculty interview, generally by phone

      For good cause shown, at the discretion of the Program Chair, institutional admissions requirements may be waived or altered upon written approval by the Program Chair.

      COST:  The cost with the discount is $494 per credit hour, which has been reduced from $705 per credit hour. Plus, at Cambridge College, approximately 40% of courses eliminate the need for external books or materials.