OnlineDoctor ofBusiness Administration
- 100% Online + Residency
- 54 Credit Hours
- 9 Semesters
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The ORU Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for experienced professionals who want to lead with insight, integrity, and purpose. Built for working adults, this flexible online DBA supports your career growth while fitting into your life and schedule.
Through ORU’s Spirit-empowered, Whole Person approach, you’ll develop advanced business research skills, strategic leadership capability, and a faith-integrated perspective on organizational impact. The Doctor of Business Administration online program prepares you to address complex challenges facing modern organizations while strengthening your ability to lead with wisdom, compassion, and vision.
Our action-learning model allows you to turn your workplace into a real-world leadership laboratory. Whether you aspire to executive leadership, consulting influence, or academic contribution, the ORU Christian leadership doctoral experience helps prepare you to make meaningful business and community impact.
Overview of the program, curriculum, and what you can expect as a student. Resources for Your ORU Journey
Program Guide
WHAT DISTINCT COURSES WILL I TAKE?
- Spirit-Empowered Leadership
- Managing Strategy in Complex Contexts
- Quantitative Business Analytics
- Leading Organizational Change
- Applied Doctoral Scholarship
- Financial Strategy for Value Creation
- Innovation Driven Global Enterprises
- Strategic Economics for Managers
- Risk Management in Volatile Times
- Consulting for Business Impact
HOW WILL A Doctor of Business Administration advance my career?
Your degree will prepare you to serve in potential occupations, such as:
- Marketing Manager
- Investment Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Postsecondary Teacher
- Management Analyst
- Public Service Administrator
- Human Resource Specialist
Take the next step toward your goals with ORU’s online DBA. Apply today and strengthen
your leadership, analytical and strategic decision-making skills to solve complex
business challenges and drive organizational growth.Start Your DBA Journey
A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a terminal doctoral degree focused on
applying advanced business theory and research to real-world organizational challenges.
Unlike a PhD, which is more research and theory-driven, a DBA is designed for experienced
professionals who want to strengthen leadership skills and apply evidence-based decision-making
in executive, consulting, or academic roles. The Doctor of Business Administration at ORU Online is a 54-credit program that can
typically be completed in as little as 36 months when enrolled full-time. The program
is structured in accelerated 7-week terms, allowing students to progress efficiently
while balancing work and life commitments. Yes. An online DBA from an accredited institution is widely respected, especially
when earned from a regionally accredited university like ORU (Higher Learning Commission
accredited). Employers value the applied leadership, research, and strategic decision-making
skills developed in the program. A DBA focuses on applied business research and practical leadership solutions in real
organizational settings, while a PhD in Business is more theory-based and geared toward
academic research careers. The DBA is typically preferred by professionals seeking
executive or consulting roles.FAQ
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