To be admitted into the DBA program, applicants must:

• Have a master’s degree with a focus in business or other relevant degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Provide supporting evidence that you have completed an intermediate level statistics course (MBA 510 or equivalent), or have equivalent work experience.
• Submit an application at cuw.edu/apply.
• Submit official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• Submit a resume or CV, and a list of references.
• Submit a personal statement (no more than 3 pages).
• How the applicants educational and personal experience influenced the decision to pursue a DBA.
• Career goals and how this degree will help achieve those goals.
• A research topic or interest area that the applicant plans to study.
• Participate in a video-conference interview. 
• No GMAT or GRE required
• Have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in one’s master’s coursework. 
• Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide English proficiency. 

Admission to the DBA program is governed by policies and procedures developed by the Batterman School of Business and Concordia University of Wisconsin. The University reserves the right to refuse admission or readmission to any prospective study or re-enrollment to any student. Any applicant who intentionally withholds pertinent information or falsifies information may be required to withdraw from Concordia University. The University and the Batterman School of Business reserves the right to make necessary changes to admission requirement without notice.

The DBA is a competitive admissions process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the DBA program. Concordia University of Wisconsin and the Batterman School of Business may request additional documentation to evaluate a candidate’s record before a final admissions decision can be made.