BUSI 990 Disseration IV

This course is the final step in the program. Doctoral candidates will defend their dissertation and finalize their manuscript for publication.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Course Guide

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BUSI 990, Dissertation IV, is the final step for DBA doctoral candidate to develop and complete the dissertation. It provides the opportunity for the student to defend the dissertation and publish the completed manuscript.


After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Progress Reports (8)

The student will submit weekly progress reports throughout the course.

Dissertation Guide: Tasks (4)

The student will complete the tasks listed below:

  • Task 17: Final Dissertation – Defense
  • Task 17: Final Dissertation – Admin Review
  • Task 17: Final Dissertation – Editing
  • Task 17: Final Dissertation – Publication

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