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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Trevecca’s online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for experienced professionals who want to solve complex business problems, advance in leadership or transition into academia. The program provides two options as students move toward completing the doctorate: an applied dissertation or an applied research project.

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64–68Credit hours
$699Per credit hour
From $44,736Estimated tuition
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The Trevecca experience

Explore your next chapter in Business Administration (DBA).

As a student in Trevecca's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, you will examine how the global business environment shapes strategic decision-making through the use of artificial intelligence and proven management concepts. Throughout the program, you'll develop expertise in contemporary technologies, research methods, data analytics…

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Why this program

Program benefits and learning experience

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Program advantage

Complete your degree online in three years or less, depending on your program. Neither program has a residency requirement.

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Learning experience

Continue to work and focus on your other priorities while earning your degree, taking one course at a time with all materials delivered to you.

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Professional preparation

Tailor your degree by selecting a track that fits your career path and future goals.

Inside the program

What to expect

As a student in Trevecca's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, you will examine how the global business environment shapes strategic decision-making through the use of artificial intelligence and proven management concepts. Throughout the program, you'll develop expertise in contemporary technologies, research methods, data analytics and professional communication while gaining the skills to solve complex organizational challenges. This preparation will equip you to cultivate innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in organizations across industries.

You'll also customize your education through a career-focused program track. Every track is available in both DBA degrees, allowing you to tailor your coursework to your professional interests and goals.

Complete your degree online in three years or less, depending on your program. Neither program has a residency requirement.

Additional highlights

More about the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

  • Benefit from small classes of 19 students or fewer per class.
  • Utilize a built-in support system and complete your degree alongside others who are working toward similar goals through Trevecca’s cohort model.
  • Complete the online application (it's free!). Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions !
  • Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid.
  • Request official transcripts from your previous graduate institution.
  • Have earned a master's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy .

Tuition and program cost estimates

DBA — applied dissertation

Published tuition estimate
$47,532
Cost per credit$699
Credit hours68

DBA — applied doctoral project

Published tuition estimate
$44,736
Cost per credit$699
Credit hours64

Published tuition estimates from Trevecca’s program page. Additional fees, books, and other costs may apply; confirm current pricing and total costs with the university.

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