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.
What You Gain in the Online DBA Program
Your degree will prepare you to serve in potential occupations, such as:
Your coursework supports research-informed, purpose-driven business leadership, including:
The 54-credit Doctor of Business Administration online program can be completed in about 36 months when enrolled full-time, taking one 3-credit course during consecutive 7-week terms. The program culminates in a Capstone Project focused on solving a real-world leadership challenge in your professional field.
Begin your journey in purpose-driven business leadership. Ask about our 7-day Graduate Orientation experience and discover how an ORU Online DBA can help you grow as a Christian leader in your industry.
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