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The difference between a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA/DOB) and a PhD in Business

September 9, 2026·22 min
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If you’re considering a doctorate in business, choosing the right path could shape your entire career. Dr. Christie St-John is an admissions consultant with Accepted, specializing in MBA, specialized master’s, and EMBA admissions. With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, admissions, and career coaching, she helps students navigate the graduate admissions process and strengthen their applications. In this episode, Christie walks us through the purpose of a PhD and DOB/DBA, which one to choose, and the opportunities each unlocks.    Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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