Doctor of Business Administration (Online)
Program Credit Hours
54 credits
Course Length
7 weeks per course
Average Completion
3 years
Program Format
Online
Cost per Credit Hour
$650
Total Cost
$35,100*
*Total Cost (cost per credit hour x total credit hours) is provided to aid in program comparison only. All stated financial information is subject to change. Total Cost does not include book and material costs.
Grow your career with a DBA.
If you are eager to advance your career, then SWU’s online Doctor of Business Administration will help you achieve your goals. The DBA emphasizes applied research and keeps your focus on real-world business problems and their solutions, all grounded in a Christian ethic of care.
Although other types of doctoral programs often lead to roles in academia, DBA graduates typically use their experience to grow in their existing roles, become applied researchers, secure executive positions, or become teachers and consultants in their workplaces.
You’re ready to take the next step. The online DBA will help you master the skills, tools, and technologies to do this well.
- Adjunct professor
- Administrative advancement
- Applied researcher
- Consultant
- Corporate trainer
- Executive
- Teacher
Graduates of the DBA program will be able to:
- Evaluate theoretical concepts in management situations that lead to evidence-based solutions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Develop a clear understanding of business ethics based on Christian principles.
- Integrate Christian servant leadership principles into innovative solutions to organizational problems.
- Illustrate the ability to use data to analyze business decisions.
Additional Program Information
- Submission of completed application.
- Official transcripts of all degree-conferring colleges and university-level coursework.
- International transcripts must be approved by a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) endorsed academic credentialing agency. Southern Wesleyan University recommends the World Education Services and Josef Silny but will accept evaluations from other NACES members.
- Submission of a Statement of Purpose essay.
- Submission of a resume documenting professional experience in business or a related field for a minimum of three (3) years.
- All applicants must take the Peregrine Comprehensive Business Exam before registering for classes. This must be done early enough to take any needed academic leveling courses (ALC) if scores in quantitative disciplines are lower than 70%. The GRE, GMAT, or MAT tests are not required.
- Submission of official English language proficiency scores if English is not the candidate’s first language. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL, a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS, or a minimum score of 115 on the Duolingo is required.
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Commencement ceremonies are held on SWU’s campus twice a year in May and December. Online graduates who complete their degree program of study at the conclusion of the summer semester will have their degrees conferred at the December graduation. Letters of completion are available to graduates who wish to confirm to their employers that they have completed their degree program upon request through the Office of Academic Records ( ). We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
