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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Wilmington University is designed for experienced professionals seeking to expand their roles in decision-making and leadership. This program prepares candidates to apply advanced research, data, technology, and strategy to complex organizational challenges.

Program Overview

The DBA program may be a good fit for professionals who:

• Work in business, IT, analytics, or operations
• Are moving toward senior leadership or strategic roles
• Want to connect technical expertise with business decision-making
• Need to continue working while completing a doctoral degree

The Intersection of Business and Technology

The DBA program addresses the need for leaders who can align technical capabilities with business strategy by integrating:

• Business strategy and organizational leadership
• Data-informed and evidence-based decision-making
• Cross-functional communication between technical and business teams
• The application of AI and emerging technologies in sound business planning

Flexible, Accredited, and Respected

The DBA program is IACBE-accredited, meeting recognized high-quality standards through rigorous, outcomes-based evaluations. The program is offered in various formats to fit different needs:

• Face-to-Face Summer Cohort (F1-Eligible): Designed for students who prefer an on-campus experience and/or require a program aligned with visa regulations.
• Online Live Fall and Spring Cohorts: Courses are conducted 100% online, with students and instructors meeting virtually at a set time each week.

Applied Research Focus

The DBA emphasizes applied research rather than theoretical study. Students partner with an organization and industry leader to investigate real challenges, develop research that can be implemented in practice, and produce work that supports decision-making and strategy.

Program Details

• Duration: The DBA degree can be finished in as little as three years.
• Credits: 48 total credits.
• Cost: $2,139 per course, with tuition based on cost-per-credit.
• Formats and Locations: The program is available in online formats, with plans for face-to-face instruction in the future.

Career and Industry Outlook

A DBA degree opens the door to C-level positions as successful business executives and provides the credentials necessary to teach at the college level.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Ed.D in Organizational Leadership

Admission and Application

For information on the admissions process and how to start the DBA degree, please refer to the program's admission criteria.