upGrad USA
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Doctorate of Business Administration
  • MBA
  • More
    • Product and Project Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Management
    • Coding & Blockchain
    • General
    • Account & Finance
No Result
View All Result
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Doctorate of Business Administration
  • MBA
  • More
    • Product and Project Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Management
    • Coding & Blockchain
    • General
    • Account & Finance
No Result
View All Result
upGrad USA
Home USA Blog Doctorate of Business Administration DBA Program Accreditation and Ranking in the US

DBA Program Accreditation and Ranking in the US

Urvi Agarwal by Urvi Agarwal
August 8, 2025
in Doctorate of Business Administration
Top DBA Rankings & Accreditation US
Share on TwitterShare on Facebook

Before enrolling in any academic program, students tend to check out its ranking. It is the best way to evaluate the quality or reputation of an academic course. You will find the rankings for Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Finance, and Executive programs published annually in magazines and newspapers. 

But what if you want to pursue a Doctorate in Business Administration or Management? Unfortunately, you won’t be able to find the rankings of doctorate programs from globally-recognized universities. Does that mean there’s no way to assess the quality of a DBA program?

In the absence of rankings for DBA, you will come across several other factors to assess its quality. We will discuss the top factors that can help you find the best professional Doctorate in Business Management or Administration. Without further ado, let’s get started.

  1. Accreditations

Accreditation agencies are responsible for screening academic programs and institutions. The agency professionals conduct interviews and visit the campus to create detailed reports about the schools. In business management, only three accreditations agencies are internationally recognized:

  • AMBA: They assess and accredit individual programs like Masters in Business Administration. They accredit programs from top 2% of business schools in more than 75 countries. 
  • EQUIS: They accredit the whole institution. So, if an institution is accredited by EQUIS and offers a DBA, it automatically means that the doctorate is accredited. 
  • AACSB: Like the EQUIS, they also accredit the whole institution and not individual programs. 

Accreditation isn’t the only factor that determines whether a DBA program is the best for you. However, you can expect an accredited program to meet global standards in management programs. 

  1. Faculty of a Business Management Program
faculty

Acquiring details about the faculty of management programs is another way of assessing its quality. If you want to evaluate the faculty members, you must start with their research contributions. 

Whether you are pursuing Doctorate or Master’s in Business Administration, the teaching faculty can make or break it. Pursuing a DBA means learning how to research. Your professors should be able to help you become a good researcher. 

When the faculty members of your DBA program have proven their research capacity, you can expect them to impart valuable knowledge. So, a DBA taught by a highly capable faculty will only help you find more success. You should check the quality of a DBA faculty by counting their publications in reputable academic journals. 

  1. General Reputation of the Academic Institution

Before pursuing management programs, you should also evaluate the general reputation of the institution. Start by checking the rankings of the institutions in terms of other management courses. You should also check the reputation of the institution in terms of teaching blended programs combined with online and on-campus education. 

Professional doctorates are taught in a way so that the learners can also continue their jobs while studying. Therefore, the capacity of the institute to impart education in a blended mode is important. 

Moreover, you should also figure out the exposure of the school’s executives. For instance, some institutes might be offering Executive seminars or educational programs. They are an indication that the school is experienced in catering to the needs of executives. 

UpGrad Referral Program

Ending Note

Before beginning to pursue a Doctorate in Business Administration, you can check its quality and reputation through the pointers given above. A DBA is the highest degree when it comes to management education. So, pursue it and expand your career opportunities now!

Urvi Agarwal

Urvi Agarwal

24 articles published

Previous Post

DBA Programs in Specialized Fields such as Finance or Marketing

Next Post

Curriculum And Course Requirements For A DBA Program In The US

Discussion about this post

  • Trending
  • Latest
Thesis vs Dissertation: How to Pick

Dissertation vs Thesis: Understanding the Key Differences

August 5, 2025
Path to Data Engineer Success

How to Become a Data Engineer: Key Skills and Job Opportunities

August 8, 2025
Deep Learning: Algorithms & Use Cases

Understanding Deep Learning: From Algorithms to Applications

August 5, 2025
Top Accounting Careers in the US

Top Accounting Careers in the US for 2025 and Beyond

August 19, 2025
Network Your Way in Data Science

Why Data Science Networking Matters for US Online Learners

August 7, 2025
Best AI/ML Certs for US Pros

Top AI and ML Certifications to Boost Your Career in the US

August 7, 2025

Get Free Consultation

upgradlogo-1.png

Building Careers of Tomorrow

Get the Android App
apple [#173]Created with Sketch. Get the iOS App
Upgrad
  • About
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Success Stories
  • Online Power Learning
  • For Business
  • upGrad Institute
Support
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Referral Policy
Browse Courses by Region
  • Courses in Singapore
  • Courses in the UAE
  • Courses in the US
  • Courses in Canada
  • Courses in Australia
  • Courses in Saudi Arabia
  • Courses in the UK
  • Courses in Vietnam
Popular Posts
  • Top Accounting Careers in the US for 2025 and Beyond
  • Why Data Science Networking Matters for US Online Learners
  • Top AI and ML Certifications to Boost Your Career in the US
  • Salaries for Accountants in the US in 2025: What You Can Expect at Different Career Levels
  • Your 2025 Guide to Becoming a Cloud Developer in the US

KEEP UPSKILLING WITH UPGRAD

Ushering the Era of Learning and Innovation
Back in 2015, upGrad’s founders noticed that the future of work demands industry professionals to upskill continuously – not just for their organization’s benefit but also for their personal growth. Earlier, learning would come to a halt as soon as professionals entered the workspace. upGrad brought along novel approaches towards imparting and receiving education by offering people a chance to upskill while working. We have always strived to facilitate quality education to the upcoming workforce through industry-relevant UG and PG programs.

Staying Dynamic and Forward-Looking
From being incepted in 2015 to teaching a learner base of 10k+ in 2018 to crossing the 1M mark in 2020 – upGrad has always focused on staying dynamic and future-centric. This approach has helped us grow as an organization while catering best-in-class learning to our students. In 2021, upGrad became a unicorn with a valuation of $1.2B, expanding to North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. Only onwards and upwards from here!

Growing and Expanding Constantly
Growth has been our true constant in this journey. Whether it is entering the unicorn club or winning the Best Career Planning platform award, or being ranked the #1 startup in India per LinkedIn’s 2020 report – we’ve always strived to go above and beyond our current capacities and bring novel ideas to the table for the betterment of learners across the globe. Join us in this revolution and help us impact more lives!

© 2015-2025 upGrad Education Private Limited. All rights reserved  

No Result
View All Result
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Doctorate of Business Administration
  • MBA
  • More
    • Product and Project Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Management
    • Coding & Blockchain
    • General
    • Account & Finance