What's the difference between the DBA and the PhD?

What is the difference between the DBA and the PhD? Perhaps it would be better to talk about the differences. Raji Sivaraman, principal of ASBA LLC and an adjunct professor at Montclair University, United States, commented on this in the University World News. Here is a summary:

Doctoral degrees are the highest university awards, with various types like DSc and PhD. Candidates typically write a thesis or publish papers to demonstrate original research. Most programs require an MSc for entry and aim to produce independent researchers.Recently, discipline-specific doctorates like EngD, EdD, and DBA have emerged, sparking debates about equivalence with traditional PhDs. Myths persist about the superiority of certain degrees, such as DSc over PhD or PhD over DBA.The DBA is often mistakenly seen as an MBA extension, but both DBA and PhD require rigorous research methods and expertise development. Studies show no significant difference in thesis quality between the two.DBAs can bridge the theory-practice gap in business schools, offering contextual knowledge and practitioner input. Accrediting bodies treat PhD and DBA programs equivalently.While PhDs remain dominant in business schools due to their earlier introduction, DBAs are gaining acceptance and strategic importance for impact-seeking research. Both degrees offer career flexibility in academia and industry.

Read the article here: "PhD versus DBA: Let’s debunk the myth once and for all"