Newman University releases academic career guide clarifying how the Doctor of Business Administration qualifies professionals for college teaching roles, with accrediting bodies treating DBA and PhD as equivalent terminal degrees for faculty positions.
-- Newman University has released an academic career guide addressing how the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) qualifies experienced professionals for college teaching roles. The guide clarifies that accrediting bodies-including the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)-treat the DBA and PhD as equivalent terminal degrees for faculty qualification purposes, providing a concrete pathway for professionals considering a transition into business professorships at teaching-oriented institutions, regional universities, and community colleges.
More information is available at https://newmanu.edu/academics/dba-degree
The guide's release responds to growing institutional adoption of DBA-qualified faculty across the United States. Research indicates that multiple institutions now employ DBA-qualified business faculty members, demonstrating that the pathway is established and expanding. These findings address the question of whether the degree is accepted in academic hiring.
Newman University's program was among the first DBA offerings in Kansas and features a hybrid delivery model combining on-campus and online coursework, allowing candidates to balance professional careers with doctoral study. The program can be completed in less than four years and requires no entrance exams such as the GMAT or GRE. Tuition is set at $920 per credit hour for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholar-practitioner model prepares graduates for teaching-focused roles at regional universities and professional programs, equipping them with both theoretical grounding and applied research skills relevant to modern organizational challenges.
The newly released guide offers clarity on how the DBA positions graduates for specific faculty roles: adjunct instructor, lecturer, full-time teaching-focused positions, and community college appointments. It explains where the DBA is strongest-teaching-oriented institutions, regional universities, and professional programs-versus contexts where PhD preference remains, such as research-intensive R1 schools. By providing transparent career planning resources, Newman University demonstrates its commitment to professional development and informed decision-making for prospective students navigating the transition from industry to academia.
Newman's DBA meets or exceeds regional accreditor and business accreditor standards for terminal degrees. The program's learning outcomes prepare students to "demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills consistent with the expectations of either an academic career at a teaching-oriented institution or an executive career within industry." Fellowship grants of up to $3,200 per academic year are available to qualifying nonprofit and educational institutions, underscoring institutional support for academic pathways. The program also includes an all-but-dissertation (ABD) to DBA component, assisting candidates who stalled in the dissertation phase to complete their degree in as little as 30 credit hours or one and a half years.
Experienced professionals seeking to transition to business professorships now have a clear, evidence-based pathway through Newman University's program. The academic career guide, program details, and application information are available online. Prospective students may contact Program Director Larry Straub, DBA, at straubl@newmanu.edu or 785-820-7245 for personalized guidance. Newman University supports working professionals through mentorship, flexible study options, and transparent career guidance designed to help them achieve their academic and professional aspirations.
For more details, visit https://newmanu.edu/
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