DBA: ROI and motivation?

[Duneranger]

Okay, so I'm someone who needs to see the ROI of any investment I make. With roughly 20 years of experience in multinational Tech companies, I've served both as a leader and as an individual contributor across various fields such as cybersecurity & IoT, and domains including sales, technical, channel, and consulting.

Regarding the DBA, from my perspective, it doesn't seem to provide a significant push in the Tech industry. When I interview candidates, we don't emphasize certifications too much unless the role is technical. However, I've always had the ambition to earn a doctoral certification. My challenge now is identifying a compelling "ROI" to maintain my motivation once I begin the program.

Based on your experience, or from those you know:

- How much might a DBA holder earn at a reputable university if they opt to teach at some point? I understand the DBA leans more towards the professional side, but I'm curious about the academic perspective.

- Are there any standout DBA research studies that have made significant, groundbreaking contributions or earned considerable recognition?

- If I'm not pursuing a DBA to further my career, is there still a logical reason to undertake it?

I'd appreciate hearing about the motivation that drove you to start and finish your DBA and your feelings about the journey thus far. Thanks!

DBA is not an academic degree, a PhD is.

It’s akin to the “professional” doctorates similar to the Ed.D, DHA, DPT, DNP etc.

Personally, I don’t see an any advantage of a DBA over a MBA from a well-regarded program.

The ROI just isn’t there. It’s a personal goal sort of degree.