Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management
Lead in the Top Tiers of Business with an Online DBA in Strategic Management from Liberty
Competition among businesses within every industry has been higher than ever before. In order to succeed, companies are in need of competent leaders who can bring them to new heights. Further your career and help businesses rise above the competition through Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management.
Leaders within organizations are responsible for looking at the operations as a whole, finding room for improvement, and creating a strategic plan to bring the business to the next level. Our DBA courses are designed to give you advanced training in professional management, human resource development, and quality assistance to successfully lead others. You will learn how to strategically allocate financial resources to develop the best return on investment (ROI) for the business.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
To be a capable manager you have to know how to lead your people and business; our DBA program can teach you how to do both.
Our program focuses on raising your business expertise to a new level while showing you how to integrate a biblical worldview into your actions. Online classes will test you through various case studies, real-world problems, and business analysis cases. Through our DBA program, you can gain an advanced, doctoral-level understanding of how to lead others and an organization.
Did you know?
Forbes.com has ranked Liberty among the top online DBA programs for 2023.
What Will You Study in Our DBA in Strategic Management Degree Program?
- Learn how to lead others ethically
- Understand how to create a positive, teamwork-oriented environment
- Develop executive-level leadership skills
- Become educated on leadership concepts and theories
A leader faces a variety of different tasks on the job. Our DBA program is designed to equip you to be confident as you step into more advanced positions. Increase your effectiveness and become a critical part of any business through our 100% online DBA in Strategic Management degree.
Potential Career Options with a Doctoral Degree in Strategic Management
- Job analysis specialist
- Management consultant
- Senior manager
Online DBA in Strategic Management Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online DBA degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty University’s Doctor of Business Administration is accredited by ACBSP, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
- You will be granted access to a vast array of online resources and full-time research assistants through our Jerry Falwell Library.
- You can complete our DBA in Strategic Management in as little as 3 years!
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
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Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ACBSP