online business admin doctoral degree
Doctor of Business Administration
Start your online doctoral degree in business administration
Develop a mindset of change and innovation that breaks the sea of sameness. Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) can help you gain the strategic vision and skills to position yourself as a business leader. And since courses are only 8 weeks long, they won’t get in the way of your busy life.
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Doctoral degree program requirements
- The minimum credits to obtain your doctoral degree is 54 credits
- The doctoral degree program length can vary by specific program requirements
- Students may be required to complete extension courses to allow ample time to satisfy the dissertation and project requirements for their program of study. Additional courses may require additional cost and time.
Our doctoral support team is here to guide you every step of the way. Speak to our dedicated doctoral enrollment representative for questions on your program timeline.
Dissertation
You’ll begin your dissertation in your third course and follow a schedule of milestones throughout your program. This helps you manage your dissertation in smaller segments and helps identify any research methodology challenges early, so surprises or delays can be addressed.
Symposium
While some doctoral programs require on-campus residency, we’ve shifted to an 8-week online symposium. In the required course you’ll:
- Receive a detailed overview of each milestone in the doctoral journey
- Understand what the University expects from doctoral students
- Understand what doctoral students can expect from the University
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Doctor of Business Administration. You may also enroll in an optional, zero-credit, zero-tuition/fee one-weekend seminar in Phoenix.[1] The seminar provides an opportunity for personal interaction with faculty and peers as well as instruction around the framework of your dissertation.
[1] The seminar provides an opportunity for personal interaction with faculty and peers as well as instruction around the framework of your dissertation. Students are responsible for their own travel costs.
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. With our Tuition Guarantee commitment, you can count on fixed, affordable pricing for your entire postgraduate degree program. You can apply for the Doctoral Scholarship, which offers up to $3,000 for new students and alumni pursuing their doctoral degree at University of Phoenix.
Earn your doctoral degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Doctor of Business Administration?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
A DBA can prepare you to be a:
- General manager (GM)
- Executive director
- Operations director
Our practitioner doctorate prepares you for leadership in your profession. How is this degree different from a PhD?
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What you’ll learn
When you earn your online degree, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
Integrate the Scholar Practitioner Leader (SPL) Model throughout the doctoral journey and beyond.
Cultivate a leadership identity that reflects a mature and strategic understanding of the tenets of effective management praxis.
Develop doctoral research that identifies and addresses opportunities for innovation in complex managerial contexts.
6% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , job growth for management occupations is projected to be faster than average between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No GMAT/GRE
- No admissions essay or letter of intent
- No academic or professional references
- We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Doctoral Student Experience
Integrated dissertation from day one
Once your program starts, you’ll begin your dissertation with support from practitioner faculty, a dissertation committee and a peer team. You’ll also have a resource repository to help you complete it with confidence.
Explore and inquire with the Research Hub
Our Research Hub is a community of researchers who exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence and research innovation. Browse publications or view our centers and Career Institute®.
Drive change with actionable learning
Our programs incorporate lifelong learning, social and workplace contribution, and the ability to exert positive influence. You’ll learn how to become an aspiring leader who can impact decision-making and drive change.
Connect with your scholarly community
Your success is important to us. We host events to support your research, doctoral studies and networking. Join us for our Doctoral Journey Colloquium, Research Summit or an upcoming workshop or webinar.
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
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programmatic accreditation
Our DBA has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the student achievement report (PDF) for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Frequently asked questions about this business doctoral degree
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.