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.
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 | |
View Course Descriptions from the University Catalogue.
These rates are for August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022.
| Tuition and Fees | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Business Administration | $595 |
* There are no additional discounts (military, first responder, education, etc.) for this program.
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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.