Episode 025: Accreditation Matters: Elevating DBA Programs with Dr. Ekin Pellegrini

In this insightful episode of DBA Chronicles, recorded live at the 14th Annual Engaged Management Scholarship Conference (EMS) in the UK in September our hosts sat down with Dr. Ekin Pellegrini, Associate Dean for Graduate Business Programs and founding director of the DBA program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). Dr. Pellegrini is also the current president of the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration Council (EDBAC).

In this episode, we discuss:

• Dr. Pellegrini’s inspiring career journey from Istanbul, Turkey, to her leadership role at UMSL
• The evolution of DBA programs in the United States and their growing visibility and value in both academia and industry
• How EDBAC promotes high standards for DBA programs and what it takes to maintain accreditation through organizations like AACSB
• The global DBA community’s collaborative spirit, shared at conferences like EMS, and how it fosters research collaborations, professional networks, and innovation
• The balance between theory and practice in DBA research, and the unique contribution DBA graduates make to business schools and organizations by asking the right practical questions
• The future of DBA programs and how they are transforming business education and industry by merging rigor with real-world relevance

Dr. Pellegrini also shares valuable advice for universities looking to start DBA programs, highlighting the importance of collaboration within the DBA community and the continuous improvement of programs to meet the growing demand for doctoral-level business education.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative power of DBA education and its role in shaping the future of business leadership!

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