University of Missouri-St. Louis Doctor of Business Administration Program

Congratulations, Dr. Sree Geethakumari on a successful dissertation defense! Sree’s research “Evolution of a New Strategic Orientation in the AI Era: Exploring the Determinants of AI Orientation” offers a structured framework for advancing AI Orientation in business organizations. Her research is academically rigorous and findings are deeply relevant to industry needs. This is what makes research impactful. The program is designed for experienced professionals who seek to inform real-world problems with evidence-based insights. Whether you're looking to sharpen strategic thinking, lead data-informed decision-making, or bring academic depth to industry expertise, offers an impactful path.

@ Engaged Management Scholarship Conference! Engaging conversations around rigorous inquiry and problem-focused research with real-world impact. 36% of all papers presented were authored by UMSL DBA students! A special congratulations to Will Woldenberg (2026) on being selected a finalist for the Best Doctoral Consortium submission🎉 So proud of our practitioner-scholars for their impactful research shaping business and society.

From the classroom to the finish line! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Proud to celebrate Dr. Yiuman Tse and Karl Guenther who just completed a triathlon together! Their teamwork in the DBA program and beyond is truly inspiring. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!

Justin's work in geospatial intelligence and business analytics is not only academically rigorous but also deeply relevant to industry needs. This is exactly what sets apart — it's designed for experienced professionals who want to solve real-world problems with evidence-based insights. Whether you're looking to sharpen strategic thinking, lead data-driven decision-making, or bring academic depth to industry expertise, offers a unique and impactful path.
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https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2025/06/02/justin-bennett-dba-geospatial-research/

Justin Bennett becomes first UMSL DBA alumnus with geospatial-focused research - UMSL Daily Bennett, the co-founder of Pinnacle Business Strategies, got his start in the geospatial field when he enlisted in the United States Air Force out of high school.

Congratulations, scholar-practitioners! Your impactful research will drive innovation across organizations, industries, and communities. ❤️💛

enjoying an afternoon of sunshine on our beautiful campus! ☀️📚

Congratulations, Dr. Pellegrini!!!

Celebrating UMSL’s 2025 Women Trailblazers!
Among this year’s honorees is Dr. Ekin Pellegrini, associate dean, founder of UMSL’s DBA program, and a true force in leadership and mentorship. Her impact reaches far beyond campus through her research, community service, and dedication to empowering others.

Congratulations to all the inspiring recipients: Grace Desjardins, Adella Jones, Dawn King, Ekin Pellegrini, Chanua Ross, and Lynn Staley! 👏

Learn about all of the recipients on UMSL Daily: https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2025/04/03/2025-trailblazer-awards/

Well done, Dr. Jesse Core! High quality work with immediate practical implications!

DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods - UMSL Daily Core, founder of Scarlet Letter Brewing Company, conducted research at Harps Foods locations aimed at finding out if giving emerging brands more shelf space could increase overall sales for the retailer.

Another exceptional residency filled with remarkable research achievements and fun ❤️💛

Submission portal is now open! Our traditional dinner will be on Thursday (9/11) after the doctoral consortium. Please save the dates!
https://edbac.org/ems2025

We are delighted to announce the location and venue of the 15th Annual Engaged Management Scholarship (EMS) Conference - this year hosted by Pepperdine University. Join us for EMS 2025 at Pepperdine University, in the beautiful Malibu area, from 11 - 13 September, 2025.

This premier event brings together scholars, researchers, practitioners and executives to explore cutting-edge insights in engaged management. Next week we will launch the website and open for submissions and registration.

We look forward to welcoming you to EMS 2025.

This weekend, our Class of 2027 cohort successfully completed their first semester in the program 👏

When alumni become the best company to keep