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Liberty University’s Business Doctoral Programs Hone Your Management and Leadership Skills
Why Choose One of Liberty’s Online Doctoral Programs in Business?
Are you a business professional seeking a terminal degree? Do you want to gain specialized training in a particular area of business? Are you looking to get promoted, earn a higher salary, or gain a competitive edge in the marketplace? If so, Liberty’s online business doctoral degrees can help! Earning your doctorate is a great way to help boost your marketability and demonstrate your commitment to excellence.
Liberty’s School of Business offers Executive Certificates and full-length doctorates, so you can choose the program that best matches your career goals. Maybe you’re looking to work in research and academia, or perhaps you want to become a business executive. Either way, our business doctoral programs online can help equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to become a leader in your field.
Our doctoral programs cover a wide range of topics, from finance and marketing to information systems and project management. You can specialize in an area of study that interests you while developing an in-depth understanding of general business concepts.
As a Christian university and pioneer in distance education, Liberty is committed to offering programs that are high quality, 100% online, and grounded in biblical truth. We seek to train up qualified professionals who excel as employees, leaders, and entrepreneurs in the field of business. At Liberty, you can earn an industry-recognized doctoral degree and prepare to live out ethical principles in the workplace.
Available Degrees
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Liberty University’s Doctor of Business administration (DBA) program provides a firm foundation in business theory and real-world application. You can learn how to address various business challenges and gain a valuable credential that can help demonstrate your expertise to employers.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration
Liberty’s online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration is designed to better prepare you to impact workplaces, excel in academia, and work in a variety of public and private business settings.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management
Liberty’s online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management can help prepare you to teach at the college level or contribute to modern business research and scholarship. You can also become equipped to implement vital changes in your organization.
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)
Liberty’s Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) degree can help equip you to solve real-world problems in business leadership. In this program, you can learn how to lead effective teams, leverage data for decision-making, and apply servant leadership principles to business management.
Executive Certificate in Business Administration
Our online Executive Certificate in Business Administration allows you to boost your business expertise in a short amount of time. All 21 credits from this certificate can potentially be applied toward Liberty’s DBA program.
Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Our online Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership offers targeted training in business management and leadership theory. You can potentially apply all 21 credits from this program toward our Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen your business, management, and leadership skills and accomplish something remarkable. Earning a degree isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why earning an online doctoral degree is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a doctoral degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: top executives** and postsecondary teachers.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a doctoral degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Top Executives (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Postsecondary Teachers (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
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. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of completing an online business doctoral program at Liberty University?
- 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 non-profit university.
- Liberty is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Are you seeking an accredited online doctoral program in business administration? Good news! Our DBA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Having an ACBSP-accredited degree may help give you a competitive advantage in the job market.
- With our flexible online format, you can stay invested in your family and job while earning your degree.
- All of our courses are taught through the lens of a biblical worldview. That way, you can stand out as a person of integrity in the workplace.
- By completing a doctoral research project or dissertation, you can develop marketable skills and contribute to the base of knowledge in your field.
- Our doctoral professors hold terminal degrees and have years of real-world business experience. With their guidance, you can learn new skills and insider tips that can help you succeed in the business industry.
- You can personalize your doctoral degree in business to suit your interests and goals.
- Liberty’s doctorate programs in business are based on cutting-edge research, allowing you to get ahead of the curve and stay up-to-date with current business trends.
Which business program is right for me?
Liberty University’s Doctor of Business Administration and online Doctor of Strategic Leadership are both professional degrees designed to provide vocational knowledge. Our PhD in Organization and Management and PhD in Business Administration are more research-oriented degrees. By completing your PhD, DSL, or DBA at Liberty University, you can gain marketable skills and pursue management positions.
If you can’t commit to a full-length doctorate, consider one of our Executive Certificates! These certificates can help you excel in the top tiers of the corporate world while saving you time and money.
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