The University of Phoenix online Doctor of Business Administration program is designed to prepare you to assume executive level positions in nearly any type of business or industry. Learn more about the Doctor of Business Administration program here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Kind of Program Is It?

    Once enrolled in the Doctor of Business Administration program at University of Phoenix, you will have the opportunity to develop management, communication, research and critical-thinking skills you can apply to executive management or even business consultant positions. Program course work explores contemporary issues in organizational behavior, leadership, global business technology and business ethics. Other topics addressed include marketing, e-business strategies, finance, organizational performance, quality management and risk management. Research courses and seminars are provided to help learners throughout the dissertation process.

    What Are the Prerequisites?

    Those seeking to enter the Doctor of Business Administration program should have a graduate degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on the graduate degree posted transcript, current or a record of past employment in a leadership position, and minimum 3 years of professional experience and current access to a work environment.

    What Are the Course Requirements?

    Learners in this program must complete a total of 62 credit hours in order to earn this doctoral degree. The program consists of courses, seminars, doctoral projects and a dissertation. A non-credit annual residency session is provided for learners who do not complete the dissertation after completing all other requirements. The curriculum follows a specific sequence as outlined in the table below.

    • COM 705: Communication Strategies
    • PHL 700R: Creative and Critical Thinking
    • SEM 700R: Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar
    • LDR 711: Transformational Leadership and Innovation
    • RES 711: Fundamental Principles of Sound Research
    • FIN 711: Financial Measures of Value Added
    • ORG 711: 21st Century Issues in Organizational Behavior
    • MGT 711: Strategic Opportunities in an Internet-Based, Global Economy
    • MKT 711: Marketing and Managing the Customer Relationship
    • DOC 721R: Doctoral Seminar I
    • RES 721: Research Methods II
    • DOC 722: Doctoral Seminar II
    • LDR 721: Ethical Leadership and the Legal Landscape
    • BUS 721: Issues in Optimizing Operations
    • MGT 721: Managing the Risks in a Global Environment
    • ORG 721: 21st Century Issues in Organizational Behavior II
    • DOC 731R: Collaborative Case Study
    • DOC 732R: Doctoral Seminar III
    • LDR 731: Contemporary Issues in Leadership
    • BUS 731: Transforming the Business I
    • BUS 732: Transforming the Business II
    • DOC 733: Doctoral Dissertation
    • DOC 734: Doctoral Project IV
    • DOC 740R: Annual Renewal Residency

    The Doctor of Business Administration program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).