The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is dissertation-based and integrates theory and practice in the business context. This program is designed to accelerate your business experience and equip you for a high-level position in numerous business sectors. The DBA offers you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and explore emerging business trends all from a foundation of Christian principles.
Analytical skills acquisition and applied research are fundamental components of the DBA program. As a professional Christian leader in business, the DBA will help you apply sound business principles and leadership strategies to solve today's complex business issues from a Christian perspective.
This 60-hour Doctorate of Business Administration program incorporates a 12-credit hour research dissertation along with a blend of online learning and face-to-face residencies. An annual residency on campus is required.
Applicants for the online Doctor of Business Administration degree program must meet the following:
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year One - Fall | ||
| BUS 700 | Orientation Seminar (Residency I) | 0 |
| BUS 701 | Advanced Christian Worldview | 3 |
| BUS 702 | Enhanced Writing for Scholarship | 3 |
| Year One - Spring | ||
| BUS 720 | Business Knowledge Studies | 3 |
| BUS 721 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 771 | Proposal I | 1 |
| Year One - Summer | ||
| BUS 722 | Emerging Issues in Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 705 | Research Design and Methods | 3 |
| BUS 772 | Proposal II | 1 |
| Year Two - Fall | ||
| BUS 710 | Research Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 723 | Contemporary Issues in Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 773 | Proposal III (Residency II) | 1 |
| Year Two - Spring | ||
| BUS 724 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| BUS 725 | Emerging Issues in Global Information Technology | 3 |
| BUS 774 | Proposal IV | 1 |
| Year Two - Summer | ||
| BUS 726 | Advanced Managerial Communication | 3 |
| BUS 727 | Management Science and Analysis | 3 |
| BUS 775 | Proposal V | 1 |
| Year Three - Fall | ||
| BUS 7XX | Specialization Course I | 3 |
| BUS 7XX | Specialization Course II | 3 |
| BUS 776 | Proposal VI (Residency III) | 1 |
| Year Three - Spring | ||
| BUS 7XX | Specialization Course III | 3 |
| BUS 7XX | Specialization Course IV | 3 |
| Comprehensive Exam | 0 | |
| Year Three - Summer | ||
| BUS 781 | Dissertation I | 3 |
| BUS 782 | Dissertation II | 3 |
| Year Four - Fall | ||
| BUS 783 | Dissertation Continuation | 0 |
| Year Four - Spring | ||
| BUS 783 | Dissertation Continuation | 0 |
| Year Four - Summer | ||
| BUS 783 | Dissertation Continuation | 0 |
| Total | 60 | |
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The Doctor of Business Administration degree is designed for students who would like a DBA degree but are interested in specializing in the area of Cyber Security. Cybersecurity is an area of study that looks at advanced technologies, processes and practices that protects networks, computers and data from attack or unauthorized access. A DBA student with a Cybersecurity specialization is prepared for jobs in the areas of data base administration, security systems administrator, security consultant or analyst.
Courses will include:
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The Doctor of Business Administration offers a specialization in Project Management for the students who would like to focus on the project management process, time management, and quality control. This specialization offers business leaders the opportunity to focus on advanced skills in Project Management. A DBA student with a Project Management specialization is prepared for jobs in areas like executive management, consulting, economist, or logistician.
Courses will include:
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The Doctor of Business Administration degree is designed for students who would like a DBA degree but are interested in specializing in the area of Strategic Management. Strategic Management prepares students for advanced management careers with a focus on policy and procedure development needed to lead an organization. A DBA student with a Strategic Management specialization is prepared for jobs in the area of executive management, management analyst, or university professor.
Courses will include:
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These rates are for August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023.
| Tuition and Fees | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Business Administration | $595 |
* There are no additional discounts (military, first responder, education, etc.) for this program.
Visit the Scholarship, Discounts and Fees web page to view other fees and the cost estimate calculator.
We look forward to receiving your application! Please follow the steps on the How Do I Apply page to see how easy it is to submit your application to Belhaven University.