Liberty is always adding new programs. The School of Business is now offering a Ph.D. in Organization and Management with three specializations: 1. Entrepreneurship 2. Executive Coaching 3. Leadership. https://www.liberty.edu/online/business/doctoral/organization-and-management/ There are new specializations available in the existing DBA program: 1. Executive Coaching 2. Tourism Management https://www.liberty.edu/online/business/doctoral/dba/
I think it is important to note that the new PhD in Organization and Management is not covered under their ACBSP accreditation at this moment. For some, that may not matter at all. For others, it could make a difference.
From the catalog regarding the difference between a DBA and a PhD: Liberty’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) differs from a Ph.D. in Business Administration by focusing more on practical application than on broader theory. Ph.D. programs tend to focus more closely on researching new models or gathering and interpreting data. That sounds about right. In another thread, a poster likes to insist these differences don't exist or don't matter (it's hard to tell which). But Liberty seems to know. Both the PhD and the DBA offer a concentration in Executive Coaching. However, Liberty does not appear to have ICF (International Coaching Federation) accreditation. This makes it more difficult for aspiring coaches to have their training recognized as they strive for one of ICF's certifications. (I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach, or PCC.)
Academic Positions in smaller AACSB Accredited programs will often state that a PhD or DBA from an AACSB or ACBSP accredited program is required for a position. Other than that, it may not matter. But it is still an important consideration for someone who may want to make an attempt at academia.
I have also not seen this. I have seen ACBSP-accredited schools require ACBSP accredited degrees. If one can't earn an AACSB-accredited degree for whatever reason, I don't see what's wrong with earning one that is ACBSP-accredited so that you at least have the option of teaching at those schools.
I don't think it is accurate to lump together AACSB and ACBSP. Ichiro Suzuki had more hits (4,367) than anyone in professional baseball. But baseball's hit king is still Pete Rose. The night Wilt set the single-game scoring record at 100 points, his teammate Al Attles joked with reporters that "me and Wilt went for 116 points tonight."
Embry-Riddle is hiring a business professor right now where under preferred requirements they write, "Terminal degree from and AACSB or ACBSP accredited non-profit institutions" is listed. However, that's literally the only result where I've seen that and might just be a fluke. https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/378813/assistant-professor-business-with-a-focus-on-enterprise-risk-management-/
Embry-Riddle is not accredited by the AACSB, but is accredited by ACBSP. I still feel this is a distinction without a difference (being accredited by ACBSP). I don't see any practical advantage for students, and only a tiny one for prospective academics. Interesting that the listing makes a distinction regarding the for-profit/NFP status of the source of one's terminal degree. Also, the MBA used to be considered a terminal degree, but I suspect that's not the case anymore. In fact, it was hard for MBA grads to go to PhD programs since they didn't do a scholarly master's. Again, I suspect that has gone away. In this case, "terminal degree" is superfluous and they should just say what kind of doctorate they want.
Pretty common at the smaller AACSB programs. The school I am an Adjunct at specifically states “AACSB or ACBSP” in their job postings for faculty positions. You will not see that in your larger business programs but absolutely common in the smaller schools that are in rural areas.
Maybe not AACSB. I know that ACBSP grants accreditation to organizational development programs. Cabrini University's doctoral programs in organizational leadership and change have ACBSP. Similarly, IACBE grants accreditation to Indiana Institute of Technology's Ph.D. in Global Leadership with specializations in: 1. Academic Administration 2. Organizational Management
This is amazing! I wonder what their experiences were with those who held doctoral degrees from for-profit schools. Currently, they have business faculty with for-profit degrees.