Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Leadership
Lead Your Business to Success with Liberty’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Leadership Degree
In the world of business, being able to see the bigger picture can be the key to success. While an MBA provides the background you need to improve important foundations of enterprise, Liberty’s Doctor of Business Administration program can help you revolutionize your business. A doctorate in business can set you apart from countless professionals in the business industry because of your dedication to reaching the pinnacle of theory and practice. Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Leadership degree is an excellent option for ambitious and committed professionals who want to dig deep into the foundations of the free market to redefine business practice and make an impact for Christ.
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. Liberty’s professors in the DBA program are experienced professionals who will help you explore critical effective leadership techniques, fundamental business theories, and advanced solutions to business problems in your industry. In as little as 3 years, you can gain the in-demand skills needed to lead others to success through Liberty’s Doctor of Business Administration program.
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 Our Doctorate in Business Administration – Leadership Degree Program?
- Servant leadership and how Christian principles make you an effective leader
- Advanced business research skills that will enable you to engage with cutting-edge theories and concepts
- Advanced, field-specific topics that will help you adapt to many business challenges
Liberty’s online Doctor of Business Administration – Leadership program will help you find real solutions to modern business problems. Our online DBA courses are designed to help you excel in the highest levels of the corporate world.
Potential Careers with a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration — Leadership
- College professor
- Corporate executive
- Management analyst
- Management consultant
- Nonprofit organization director
Benefits of a Doctorate in Business Administration Degree from 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 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.
- Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership students can complete their online degree 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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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 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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