What more in demand; PhD in Online Design or DBA in Marketing?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by MichaelOliver, Nov 14, 2009.

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  1. I'm about to pull the trigger and go for a doctorate. I torn right now, rather, I'm stuck in "Analysis Paralysis". I have two interests that I would like to pursue for a doctorate degree. I love the idea of studying online learning and I'm also quite interested in domestic and global marketing. Anyone have thoughts on which degree might be more useful for getting adjunct Hi Ed jobs?

    The degrees are:
    DBA Business Marketing (Walden)
    PhD Instructional Design for Online Learning (Capella)

    I have considerable experience in both fields and an MS in Educational Technology.

    Anthony and anyone else involved in the hiring of adjuncts, any idea of which would be more stable and in-demand? My goals are rather humble; I intend to keep my current Jr. high teaching job and do adjunct work at night or online.

    Many thanks, Mike
     
  2. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    I would go for the DBA Business Marketing (Walden) option - just my opinion.
     
  3. Shawn Ambrose

    Shawn Ambrose New Member

    For me - slam dunk, the DBA in Marketing. Far more likely to get an adjunct marketing gig then a gig in Instructional Design
     
  4. Han

    Han New Member

  5. jackrussell

    jackrussell Member

    Another thumbs up for DBA Marketing. In fact when I went for DBA/PhD in BA talks, quite a few are mentioning on the shortage of BA lecturers in the years to come.

     
  6. Jayzee

    Jayzee New Member

    Not to forget, if you wish to rise above the adjunct rank, you may want to consider an aacsb accredited school for DBA/PhD.
     
  7. NMTTD

    NMTTD Active Member

    I know this is an old thread, but what was the decision? I vote for DBA, personally.
     
  8. nmesproject

    nmesproject New Member

    I second that.
     
  9. me again

    me again Well-Known Member

    I have a RA ACBSP DBA (non-AACSB), but was hired as a full-time professor in a non-AACSB university, after working about five years as an adjunct. Just sayin'.
     

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