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How do I find articles that review the difference between DBA and PhD degrees?
Typically, scholarly articles do not compare and contrast two particular topics, such as DBA vs. PhD degrees. Rather, they will cover one particular study or perspective in depth. It will be up to you, as a student, to synthesize the information you have learned from your research and draw your own comparisons and conclusions.
However, you may use the techniques outlined below to search for resources that may examine both DBA and PhD degrees.
NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner):
It is important to keep in mind that information about DBA and PhD degrees is more likely to be found in popular sources such as magazines, blog posts, and websites rather than in scholarly journals. However, if you are required to use scholarly journal articles, we recommend conducting a keyword search on your topic using NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner), the central search box found on the Library's homepage. NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner) searches most of our Library's database content.
Here are some example NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner) to get you started in the right direction. Click the links to go directly to the search results.
(DBA OR ("phd" OR doctorate)) AND business
TI ( (DBA or PhD) N5 degree ) AND ( (compare or contrast or difference or similarity or versus) )
For additional instruction, we recommend watching the Library's Search Like an Expert quick tutorial video. It provides tips on how to use basic search techniques for more effective searching. You may access this video on our Quick Tutorial Videos page. You may also want to view the longer videos, Searching 101 and Searching 102 on the Library Workshop Videos page.
Google Scholar:
You could also try a Google Scholar search to see if you get better results for scholarly resources. See an example Google Scholar search below.
Regular Google:
Remember, the open web is more likely to have resources that compare/contrast degrees. These resources are likely created to help potential students determine which degree is most appropriate for their career goals. See example Google searches below.
Differences between Dissertation for DBA and PhD coursework
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global:
Finally, you may wish to compare completed dissertations for DBA and PhD degrees. You may access completed dissertations by going to the Library's home page and clicking on Research Resources - Find Dissertations. We recommend ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global which provides access to over 3 million full-text dissertations from hundreds of different universities.
To see dissertations from other National and formerly NCU students only, select ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ National University. See example searches for National students' Ph.D. and DBA dissertations below.
Specific Resources:
The DBA Versus the PhD - What’s the Difference? (Florida International University)
DBA vs. PhD: What’s the Difference? (Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College)
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