Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Executive Coaching
Pass On Your Business Expertise with a DBA in Executive Coaching
Liberty’s 100% online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Executive Coaching can help you pursue new opportunities in the field of executive coaching. You can develop the tools you need to help business managers and owners achieve their full potential — and you can prepare to help other executive coaches provide quality guidance to their clients.
This program blends courses from our School of Business and our School of Behavioral Sciences. You can earn your degree without putting your life on hold and receive a valuable credential that could help you stand out to employers. With a doctorate in executive coaching from Liberty, you can prepare to solve practical problems and pursue top-level roles in your field. Partner with us and learn how to help business leaders grow professionally!
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Did you know?
Forbes.com has ranked Liberty among the top online DBA programs for 2023.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Doctoral Degree in Executive Coaching?
- Analyze contemporary issues and theories in the field of professional coaching
- Explore practical ways to connect and communicate with your clients
- Learn how to help business managers navigate challenges related to project management, cultural awareness, and intergenerational issues
This degree provides a blend of core business courses and specialized training in professional coaching. You will explore topics like marketing, strategy formulation, and supply chain management. You can also learn how to use various research methods and put your skills to the test through the Applied Doctoral Research Project (ADRP).
With the executive coaching specialization, you can prepare to mentor individuals in leadership positions and help them achieve their full potential. Our program provides an in-depth look at how to conduct financial coaching and help executives promote unity within their organizations. Prepare to take your career in consulting or coaching to the next level!
Potential Careers for Executive Coaching DBA Graduates
- Educator/professor
- Executive coach
- Leadership development consultant
- Private business consultant
- Training coordinator
Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Executive Coaching Doctorate with Liberty University
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 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.
- You can complete this DBA in Executive Coaching in as little as 3 years!
- Our online doctorate in executive coaching is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Mar 17, 2025
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We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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