Distinguished Speakers
Residencies often include the opportunity to hear and question plenary speakers, such as
- Christine Todd Whitman, former Environmental Protection Agency administrator and governor of New Jersey
- Donna Brazile, nationally acclaimed political strategist and commentator and chair of the Voting Rights Institute
- Kevin Klose, president of National Public Radio
See these and other “Perspectives on the World” speakers.
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Residencies
Face-to-face residencies in convenient locations give you important opportunities to:
- Meet with faculty members in face-to-face learning experiences.
- Enhance your technology management, writing, research, and critical-thinking skills.
- Network with students who share your interests.
- Attend seminars designed to help you complete your doctorate.
- Develop your competencies as a scholar-practitioner and social change agent.
Timing
Residencies are timed to enhance your learning at key times in your development as a scholar-practitioner.
Residency 1: To be taken within 90 days after completion of the Foundations course (DDBA-8005)
Residency 2: To be taken just prior to the start (or during beginning stages) of the Doctoral Study Project
Locations D.B.A. residencies convene at various locations throughout the year.
For more information about how the residency can enhance your academic experience, request information or call 1-866-492-5336 in the United States or see a list of international phone numbers.
What Students Say
“Walden is a real community of learners. In six months, I have become acquainted with classmates in the classroom and at the residency in Miami. I am excited about the process, the experience, and earning the degree.”
Greg Banks
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Student
Expert Knowledge
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