{"id":62866,"date":"2022-06-27T12:31:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T10:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/?p=62866"},"modified":"2022-06-27T12:31:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T10:31:41","slug":"doctorate-vs-phd-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/news-universities\/doctorate-vs-phd-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctorate vs. PhD \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you considering the next step to boost your business career, perhaps an advanced degree? We\u2019ve received questions about the differences between some seemingly similar degree options, such as a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) and a PhD in the business field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down so you can make an educated choice about which degree will better suit your needs and goals\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5ea97282 gb-headline-text\"><strong><em>What is the difference between a PhD and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Journal of Educations, these two degrees were established with different purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A PhD degree is heavily based on <strong><em>research<\/em><\/strong>. It is given in recognition of the candidate&#8217;s original contribution to his or her subject area, research that has redefined said discipline.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The DBA is a professional and applied degree with a practical orientation. It is given to a professional who has completed doctoral-level course of study and mastered the background material necessary for direct practice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/DBA-Thesis-Award-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62867\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/DBA-Thesis-Award-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/DBA-Thesis-Award-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/DBA-Thesis-Award-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/DBA-Thesis-Award-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/DBA-Thesis-Award-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><em>Benefits of a DBA:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus lies on the <em>applied <\/em>aspects of the issues relating to the field of management. It suggests the ability to initiate one\u2019s own projects, complete theoretical tasks autonomously, as well as analyze phenomena and manage groups of people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, a DBA is often<em> considered a higher qualification<\/em> than the ordinary PhD as it focuses directly on practical knowledge and issues rather than theoretical research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A DBA is also different from a PhD in a business field in terms of length of studies, admission requirements, methodologies involved, student\/assistant status at the university\/business school, educational formats, and job opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though a Master\u2019s degree is commonly sought-after in the business field, students often have a gap between the MBA and wanting to further their education. The Doctoral program \u2013 officially known as the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) \u2013 was created with these students in mind, providing them with advanced education necessary to step into a well-paying management role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning a DBA can offer various career options, such as: 1) Senior academic positions at universities; 2) Business school positions (such as visiting professor or academic director); 3) Compliance officers in third sector organization; 4) Professors&#8217; jobs at large private companies (where demanded by fiduciary responsibility), etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/unnamed-84.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62868\" width=\"597\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/unnamed-84-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/unnamed-84.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/unnamed-84.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/unnamed-84.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/06\/unnamed-84.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><em>Where can you pursue a DBA?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DBA offered jointly by the <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/business-school-netherlands-dba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Global Humanistic University and Business School Netherlands<\/a> is a top DBA program that is taught completely <strong><em>online<\/em><\/strong>, meaning you can study whenever and wherever you are in the world. Their <strong><em>Global Executive Doctor of Business Administration <\/em><\/strong>also offers the opportunity to <strong><em>study in your preferred language<\/em><\/strong>, including English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Global Executive DBA is a doctorate programme for executives, managers, consultants and C-suite executives. The program includes research in the main fields of Responsible Leadership, Change Leadershi, Decision-making Leadership, and Performance Leadership.<br>Curious to learn more about their DBA program? <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/business-school-netherlands-dba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here<\/a> to read more, request a brochure with more info, or connect directly with a representative from <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/business-school-netherlands-dba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Business School Netherlands<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering the next step to boost your business career, perhaps an advanced degree? 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