PhD in Business Administration and Management (PhD)

At Walsh College, tuition is Tuition is affordable with financial aid and scholarships available to eligible students..

This programme prepares executives and technology leaders to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into business strategy. Students focus on applying data intelligence to drive innovation and organizational transformation. The curriculum emphasizes responsible leadership in technologically advanced environments. It is delivered through flexible online and video-enabled formats.

Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Innovation, Digital Transformation.

The programme requires a total of 60 credits, with coursework and dissertation components. Credits are specific to the concentration and do not represent the full DBA degree.

Graduates enter roles such as Chief Data Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Director of AI Strategy, Senior Researcher in Emerging Technology, or Executive Consultant in Digital Transformation.

Applicants must hold a master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a resume, and a statement of purpose. The programme accepts applications on a rolling basis.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. Online and video-enabled delivery, part-time, with a typical duration of as little as 2 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.

Walsh College has developed a focused academic identity around business and technology education. Its current programs include undergraduate study, master's degrees, doctorates, certificates, professional programs, and specialized offerings through the School of Technology. Students can study general business, organizational leadership, information technology, data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, data analytics, and global project and program management. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship adds another connection to applied business activity.

Academic programs combine business knowledge with practical application. The bachelor's program in artificial intelligence and machine learning covers machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, data analysis, predictive modeling, cybersecurity, automation, and ethical AI practices. The Global Project and Program Management Certificate develops skills in managing schedules, risks, finances, resources, and project goals. One information technology course meets Project Management Institute educational requirements for the CAPM or PMP examinations.

The main address is 3838 Livernois Road in Troy, Michigan. Students may take classes online without set meeting times, join live virtual sessions on Zoom, or attend in person on campus. Walsh accepts new undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in fall, winter, spring, or summer, with applications and required materials due at least one week before the intended first semester. Financial aid and scholarships are available, including awards based on academic achievement and financial need.