DBA Cohort Class of 2024

"As a professional with 25 years of practitioner experience in technology, finance, and portfolio management, joining the Rutgers DBA program has been a transformative journey. The research and coursework have deepened my understanding of challenges and insights from my executive career and reshaped how I approach problems, making me a more strategic and effective leader.

Flying from Bermuda every week to attend classes has been a significant commitment, but it has been well worth it. The transition to a researcher mindset has been a powerful and eye-opening experience. It has allowed me to view familiar issues through a new lens and approach decision-making with a more analytical, evidence-based perspective.

The program has also sharpened my statistics, econometrics, and data science skills, which I initially found challenging but have grown to enjoy and value. Additionally, I’m now applying my newly developed skills in economics to both my professional work and national projects in Bermuda, further amplifying the impact of this program on my contributions at all levels.

I am incredibly thankful for this opportunity and so glad I made the decision to enroll. The Rutgers DBA program has already positively affected my professional growth, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their career through research-driven insights."

"The DBA program has been a great experience with awesome professors, amazing colleagues, and a supportive vibe that’s sparked my love for learning and shown how research can drive fresh insights to solve real challenges in business."

Doctoral Student, Rutgers Business School International Business Leader | Academic Researcher

"With a global career spanning over 30 years and leadership roles across 14 countries — from South Korea and Slovenia to the U.S., U.K., and India — I joined the Rutgers DBA program with the intent to blend my international business experience with academic rigor. What I’ve gained is a transformative perspective that has reshaped both how I think and how I could lead.

The program has challenged me to reframe practical experience through a scholarly lens. It has sharpened my analytical thinking and introduced me to advanced research methodologies that now inform my strategic decisions. The shift from practitioner to scholar has been profound—bringing newfound depth and clarity to familiar problems in global markets and innovation strategy.

This academic journey has been intense yet deeply rewarding. The faculty’s commitment, the intellectual vibrancy of the classroom, and the camaraderie among peers have made this experience enriching beyond expectation.

Today, I approach complex international business challenges not only with experience but with structured, research-backed insights. The Rutgers DBA program has elevated my capability as a global leader and positioned me to influence both industry and academia meaningfully.

I wholeheartedly recommend this program to senior professionals seeking to broaden their horizons, retool their leadership, and leave a lasting legacy."