DBA Admissions Requirements
- Completed master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A 3.4 cumulative GPA for all prior graduate coursework
- Official transcript sent directly from graduate institution to Trevecca
- Two letters of recommendation (using the online form) from individuals who can speak to your abilities and character
- Submit resume or curriculum vitae
- Complete interview with the program director
- Provide photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification.
- For students entering the program who do not have an MBA but have a master's degree in a different area of study, up to 15 hours of prerequisites may be required. These prerequisites (6-week MBA courses) can be taken at Trevecca. Prerequisites must be completed before the start of the first DBA course. Prerequisites include:
- 3-6 credit hours in Accounting or Finance
- 3 credit hours in Economics
- 3 credit hours in Statistics
- 3 credit hours in Marketing
- 3 credit hours in Management or Leadership
English Requirements
Applicants outside of the United States are required to submit a TOEFL score of 550 or above to be considered for admission. For those who do not have a four-year degree that was completed within the United States, a 40-minute writing assessment at Trevecca is required as a part of the admissions process. A limited number of students may be admitted conditionally outside of the normal admission requirements based on an extensive amount of professional experience.
Students not meeting the minimum requirements may request conditional admission from the Skinner School of Business and Technology Graduate Programs Director.
Conditional Admission
If the admissions requirements are not fully met, the Skinner School of Business and Technology (SSBT) Graduate Program Director will review the applicant’s file and may grant admittance to the program on a conditional status. A student receiving conditional admission must have at least a GPA of 3.0 at the completion of 12 credit hours in the program. If this condition is met, the student will be granted full standing admission in the program and will be subject to the standard program policies. If the condition is not met, the student is placed on academic suspension. After a three-month waiting period, the student may petition to return to the program. The student must submit a written request to the Graduate Program Admissions Committee for consideration of whether the student should be allowed to continue under conditional status or be dismissed from the program. If such determination is made by the committee to allow further work under conditional status, then the student must have a 3.0 GPA after 24 credit hours in the program. If the student has less than a 3.0 GPA after 24 credit hours in the program, the student is again placed on academic suspension. Students interested in being reinstated should consult the Academic Reinstatement policy.
Tuition and Fees
| DBA Tuition |
$699 per credit hour |
| Technology Fee |
$50 per course |
| Total DBA Investment |
$41,940 |
Note: Additional fees may apply, such as the purchase of textbooks, supplemental course materials, and assessments.