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Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Anderson University offers rigorous, high-quality education tailored for current and aspiring faculty, preparing you for impactful roles in higher education.

Set Yourself Apart at AU.

Our program results in:

Career Advancement

Elevate your academic career with our DBA program. Within six months of graduation, over 70% of alumni reported achieving the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, and over 80% reported satisfaction with their career advancement.

Scholarship

The DBA program excels in fostering original scholarship, providing students and alumni significant opportunities to publish and present their work.  Over 90% of graduates were pleased with the guidance and support from their dissertation chair, enhancing their research experience and outcomes.

Supportive Network

Students and alumni benefit from a highly supportive network. Alumni report 95% satisfaction with their classroom experience and faculty, and 85% satisfaction with networking opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching academic journey.

Why an Anderson DBA?

This affordable and flexible program develops your:

  • Competence: Enhance your knowledge and develop skills as a teaching scholar.
  • Confidence: Build self-assurance in your research and teaching abilities.
  • Character: Establish a strong moral and ethical framework.

Elevate Your Career with a Doctor of Business Administration right here.

What you will love about this doctorate degree:

Flexible 

Advance your career with our flexible DBA program, designed for full-time teaching professionals. Enjoy online classes with just one annual residency, allowing you to earn your doctorate without disrupting your work.

Fast-Track

Complete your DBA in as little as three years, with the ability to finish your dissertation in under a year, depending on your pace and schedule.

High Quality

Our DBA program offers a relevant curriculum designed for teaching faculty delivered by exceptional scholars.

ACBSP Accreditation

The Anderson University DBA is ACBSP accredited, ensuring high academic standards and a rigorous, relevant curriculum.

Affordability

Experience high-quality education empowering you to level up your career. $860 per semester hour. $430 per hour for your Dissertation Tuition.

Course Layout

Course order will be determined by the start date of the program. 

PROGRAM FACTS

DBA Concentrations

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing

DBA Requirements (60 hours)

  • Core Requirements (27 hours)
    • Research & Statistics (9 hours)
    • Education / Teaching (9 hours)
    • Conceptual Foundations of Business (9 hours)
  • Major Coursework (18 hours)
  • Dissertation (15 hours)

View the Graduate Catalog for a detailed list of classes.

DBA student in classroom

Take in new information, tools, and hands-on learning experiences that will empower you for the future.

At AU you will find professors who not only teach but also become a mentor. With smaller class sizes, you will find a highly supportive network that goes beyond the classroom.

Tomorrow's Faculty Are Starting At Anderson. Apply today.

Don’t wait to begin your journey. Completed application materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Before you apply, you must have completed at least a 30-hour graduate program.

How to apply:

  • Complete the online application
  • Submit three recommendation letters. Within the application, add the email addresses of three people who will be sent the recommendation form automatically.
  • Complete a personal essay.
  • Send official transcripts from all colleges attended to dba@anderson.edu.
  • A personal Interview.

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