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Doctor of Business Administration

Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program

Affordable

$21,060 one year
$39,780 up to two years

Accelerated Degree

Earn your degree in as few as 12 months

*Up to 50% credit hrs - transfer available.

Convenient Start Dates

Start Dates: January 13, 205
& February 17, 2025

Comprehensive Program

51 Credit Hours

Earning a Doctorate in Business Administration

This degree combines the best of academic rigor and professional application.

The Ideal Student

Professionals choose this degree program for a variety of reasons including:

  • To transform themselves into dynamic problem-solvers and business leaders.

  • Distinguish them from colleagues and competitors

Academic vs. Professional Advanced Degree

Traditionally, a PhD leads to an academic career and is seen as adding to the body of knowledge while a DBA is more focused for working professionals who have practical experience in their field and wish to apply existing theories and knowledge to current business problems

Dissertation

Students will complete an Applied Doctoral Study Project (DSP). 

Discover the Woods Difference

  • Five-week courses designed to help you graduate on your timeline.
  • Decide and follow a clear dissertation process and timeline.
  • Work with your faculty mentor right away on possible dissertation topics focused on your profession, industry, and interests.
  • Academic degree program created by expert faculty for executive-level professionals.

Course List

Foundation Courses must be completed before dissertation courses. 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Required/Elective

BUS 715*

Decision Making and Analytics

3

Required

BUS 735

Advanced Financial Management

3

Required

BUS 751*

Strategy and Execution

3

Required

BUS 745

Applied Economics

3

Required

LDR 720

Ethical Leading

3

Required

LDR 760

Interpersonal Dynamics

3

Required

BUS 750*

Marketing and Social Media Strategy

3

Required

LDR 745

Management Concepts for Leaders

3

Required

LDR 780*

Special Topics

9

Required

RSH 715

Research Methods

3

Required

RSH 720

Quantitative Analysis

3

Required

RSH 740

Exploration of Qualitative Research

3

Required

DIS 780

Dissertation I

3

Required

DIS 781

Dissertation II

3

Required

DIS 790

Dissertation III

3

Required

DIS 791

Dissertation Continuation

1

Elective


Admissions Information

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