Walsh College Recognized by CEO Global’s 2026 Doctor of Business Administration Annual Listing

“Today’s doctoral education must do more than advance knowledge. It must prepare leaders to apply that knowledge to the challenges organizations face right now,” said Dave Schippers, Sc.D., CISSP, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. At Walsh College, we listen to the market, engage with industry, and continually incorporate emerging areas of practice into our doctoral programs.

“We also have modernized the doctoral learning experience,” he said. “Rigor does not require unnecessary complexity. Walsh provides clear, structured processes that allow accomplished professionals to focus on meaningful scholarship, applied research, and real-world impact.

This approach includes preparing leaders to use artificial intelligence thoughtfully, responsibly, and ethically while preserving the human judgment, critical thinking, and leadership technology cannot replace. This recognition reflects our commitment to rigorous, relevant, and modern doctoral education.”

“Being recognized again among the world’s leading DBA programs is a tremendous affirmation of the quality of our students, faculty and our approach to applied doctoral education,” said Suzy Siegle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walsh College. “What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that our DBA is designed around the future of leadership, combining rigorous doctoral education with practical application and real-world impact. We are proud to see Walsh College’s commitment to transforming professionals into leaders who create meaningful change recognized on a global stage.”

About the Walsh College Doctor of Business Administration — Accounting

The Walsh College Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Accounting is designed for experienced professionals and educators. This program blends advanced accounting theory, leadership, and strategic business insight to prepare professionals for executive, consulting, or academic roles. Through a flexible format combining online coursework and real-world application, students explore how accounting influences organizational performance, financial innovation, and global business strategy.

About the Walsh College Doctor of Business Administration — General Business

The Walsh College Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in General Business is a terminal professional degree designed for experienced executives, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders who want to strengthen their strategic impact across a broad range of business disciplines. This program combines rigorous academic research with applied learning, preparing professionals to lead complex organizations, influence global business practices, and make data-informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.

About the Walsh College Doctor of Business Administration & Machine Learning Leadership

The Walsh College Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Leadership is a cutting-edge doctoral program for executives and technology leaders seeking to integrate advanced AI-driven innovation with organizational strategy. This concentration combines business acumen with data intelligence, preparing students to lead responsibly in a world where machine learning, automation, and predictive analytics are reshaping every industry. Through flexible online and video-enabled delivery, this program empowers professionals to pioneer intelligent systems, guide organizational transformation, and drive strategic advantage through AI innovation.

About Walsh College

Founded in 1922 by Mervyn B. Walsh, an accountant with the Thomas Edison Light Company, Walsh College is an upper division undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a transformative business and technology education that combines theory, application, and professional experience to prepare graduates for successful careers.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org), and recognized as a National Security Agency (NSA) Center for Excellence, Walsh College offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees in marketing, management, human resource management, finance, accounting, data analytics, information technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, automotive cybersecurity, and an MBA in Organizational Resilience with several concentrations. Most notably, a masters certificate is available in Artificial Intelligence Strategy for business leaders needing AI skills for leadership and business innovation with the changing AI economy.

In 2024, Walsh College’s DBA program was ranked number one by Forbes. Walsh College offers an Organizational Leadership Ph.D., as well as Ph.D. programs in Technology- especially in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Students can earn a double master’s by enrolling in a unique dual degree pathway, where they can earn two degrees in an accelerated time frame. For more information, visit walshcollege.edu.