Touro University Worldwide’s (TUW) online Business Administration doctorate prepares students to lead in top executive positions and address the complexities of today’s business landscape with vision, knowledge, and clarity. Doctoral students build their knowledge through engagement with faculty mentorship, access to technology, and unique learning opportunities and research activities commensurate with the doctoral level.

The online DBA curriculum explores theoretical foundations and cutting-edge business research to expand students’ competencies in their current or future careers. In addition, students build professional skills and tools to design evidence-based business research and managerial solutions in their professional areas of expertise. Become a more confident business leader equipped to face the challenges and evolving demands of today’s complex, global business environments.

Research-Based Doctoral Project

This business doctorate does not require a traditional dissertation. Instead, by the end of the online DBA degree program, you will develop a research-based doctoral project in any business or managerial topic of your choice that prepares you as a subject matter expert and thought leader in an area of interest. Business research topics may include but not be limited to

  • Finance
  • Technology
  • Accounting
  • Healthcare management
  • Human resources
  • International/global business
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit management
  • Real estate
  • Strategic management
  • Supply chain

What makes this Doctorate of Business Administration program different?

  • Affordable tuition from a Nonprofit Accredited University
  • 100% online
  • No GRE required
  • Accelerated admissions process
  • 6 starts throughout the year

Note: This degree does not lead to any form of licensure or certification.

The Doctorate of Business Administration program is offered 100% online and can be achieved while working full-time. Open to all qualified students, this online DBA program is carefully designed to work well for busy professionals and working adults. All students need is a computer and internet connection to participate in the virtual classroom. The doctoral curriculum is designed to be directly applicable to your career goals as an innovative business leader prepared to utilize business research insights in your area of interest.

Elevate Your Leadership Skills Through TUW’s Online DBA

Advance as a forward-thinking business leader through our online Doctorate of Business Administration degree program. A doctoral program provides the opportunity to explore business research through a new lens. Request information to learn more about Touro University Worldwide’s transformative online DBA degree.

What Can You Do With a Doctorate of Business Administration?

Earning a Doctorate of Business Administration from Touro University Worldwide prepares graduates to work at the pinnacle of business leadership and research. Because of their expertise in business theory and strategy, as well as their high level of professional skills, those with a DBA qualify for a range of challenging, rewarding positions. Potential job titles include:

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Senior Management Consultant
  • Director of Strategic Planning
  • University Professor or Researcher
  • Entrepreneur

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual salary for top executives is $100,090. The BLS projects 3% job growth in the field over the next decade. The online TUW DBA prepares graduates with skills and knowledge they need for success in these in-demand fields.

BLS salary source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm

Core Requirements

36 Semester Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course empowers students with a thorough orientation to the Doctor of Business Administration Program, the scholar-practitioner model, and purposeful research for business. Through a series of applied research articles, trade publications and external literature students will establish a foundation about the process the Scholar-Practitioner framework uses to translate theory and principles to business practical solutions.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students an in-depth study and analysis of organizational theory from a business perspective. The course will explore human behaviors in businesses, which include attitudes, and business functions that lend to enhanced performance and profitability in business.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course addresses principles of business operations and management across cultures to assimilate for effective functional operational processes and principles that support organization, operations, systems, and employee management. Students will apply theory to practice for business operations relevant to various cultural backgrounds in a variety of business organizations.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course addresses the best practices of governance and accountability in the business environment. Special topics include underlying theories relative to ethics role in best businesses practices of governance and accountability, importance of accountability and transparency in business leadership, and the importance of governance on business performance.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the importance of ethics and social responsibility in business and explores practical solutions to ethical challenges in contemporary business. Special emphasis includes the identification of ethical business challenges and the associated practical approaches to determine solutions.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of current business based financial management theories and models applicable to improve decision making that influence both business performance and opportunity. Students use the contemporary finance management tools to apply the principles in a variety of business settings.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students apply a practitioner perspective in contemporary marketing for decision-making to increase the performance of in organizations. Special topics include pricing, product development, channel of distributions, marketing research, global marketing practices and e-marketing methodologies to provide a competitive advantage in applicable industries, sectors and global markets.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students explore applied research utilizing the business research process. This course is one of a few quantitative reasoning courses that prepare the student for advanced coursework in quantitative research methods.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students apply theories associated with turnaround and organizational renewal strategies in business. Special emphasis is on various turnaround and renewal models and the implementation of the models in the application of evidenced-based solutions in the business environment.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The fundamental concepts of quantitative research methods will include descriptive statistics and fundamental concepts that serve as the basis for more advanced coursework and data analysis specifically tailored to business.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Advancing the knowledge and skills in quantitative research places emphasis on research design and framework, applicable statistics for data analysis, interpretation of findings; and the presentation of results with the scope of improving business decisions.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Survey Design exposes scholar-practitioners to a variety of areas that are key to understanding and mastering methodology through surveys applicable to the business environment. Special emphasis in this course is identification of applicable survey design from associated literature for a selected area of research, and identification of applicable survey questions. In addition, students begin to search and select a faculty Chair and Committee in preparation to transition to DBA 712, and are introduced to the primary learning platform system that will be utilized throughout the entire Research Project process.

CREDITS

3

Doctoral Research Proposal Development Courses

3 Semester Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students select a faculty Chair and committee to prepare for the proposal phase of a selected research project. In this phase, students identify a research topic, develop an applicable conceptual framework, prepare a fundamental literature review, and propose a research methodology that will be orally defended no later than one week prior to the end of the session. In addition, students are introduced and use of the Doctoral Management System (DMS), which will be the primary learning platform throughout the entire Research Project process.

CREDITS

3

The Doctoral Research Project Courses

9 Semester Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students continue to work with the Chair and Committee on their selected research project. In this phase of the project, students submit and receive approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) regarding the proposed research methodology to collect data, conduct interviews, etc. as applicable. Students conduct an enhanced literature review for their project to further strengthen their conceptual framework identified in the proposal phase.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students continue to work with the Chair and Committee on their selected research project. In this phase of the project, students analyze data collected, write the results and begin to shape the research project such as adding the introduction, executive summary, discussions, etc.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students complete work on their Research Project and Research Project Defense. In this course, students finalize the research project working with the Chair and Committee. In this final phase, students will integrate and synthesize all components of the project and submit to the chair no later than the 4th week of the session in preparation of the final research project oral defense.

CREDITS

3

Credit Hours

48

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 6 credits

Accreditation

WSCUC

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An Affordable Online DBA Program

TUW’s tuition for the Business Administration doctoral program is $700 per semester credit unit. Connect with your employer to learn if they offer a tuition assistance program to support you as you complete the DBA program. A TUW tuition assistance counselor is available to you in order to determine your eligibility for financial aid and other tuition assistance programs.

Upon completion of the required online courses in the DBA program, the student begins the first phase of the research project working closely with a faculty chair and committee in the completion of the research project phase proposal. In this phase, students personalize their academic journey for greater outcomes, by selecting a topic of interest to codify lessons learned in their field and or developing skills applicable to a research area of interest.

In the final phase, students finalize their research area of interest with a product that lends to real-world solutions while simultaneously achieving their desired goal in the program as a Doctor in the online DBA program.

For additional information , please visit the TUW Catalog or explore the DBA curriculum.

Students seeking to enroll in Touro University Worldwide’s Doctor of Business Administration program must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:

  1. Have earned a Master’s degree from an accredited institution. If the degree was awarded overseas, it must be from an institution that is approved by the Ministry of Education.
  2. Cumulative GPA of 3.4 in the accredited Master’s Program

Students, who meet the above criteria, will be required to complete the following steps in order to be admitted and enrolled at TUW:

  1. Submit an application.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institutions. Students who completed college coursework outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated.
    (See Foreign Credit for additional information.)
  3. Submit two letters of recommendation: one from someone familiar with the prospective student’s academic work; and a professional reference from someone who has supervised the prospective student in a work environment (preferably the current supervisor, excluding family members ).
  4. Submit a Doctoral Entrance Essay:
    The entrance essay is an essential part of the Doctoral Program and serves as the initial component of the student’s research portfolio.
    The entrance essay takes the form of a narrative presenting candidates’ biography, career plan, and goals in pursuing the doctorate at Touro University Worldwide.

The Doctoral Admissions Committee will evaluate the essay. Committee members seek evidence regarding critical qualities and abilities including:

  • Motivation, maturity of judgment, and creativity;
  • Evidence of a sound personal agenda that includes achievable personal and professional objectives;
  • Awareness of intellectual strengths as well as skills needing development;
  • Awareness of program requirements
  • Proficiency with standard written English including the ability to express concepts and communicate meaning in concise writing

The Doctoral Entrance Essay components should include the following:

  1. Biographical ComponentEarlier learning experiences, both formal and informal, should be described. Characterize in terms of the nature and general outcome prior study, related work experience, and participation in scholarly research (if any).
  2. Career Plan ComponentExplain how a doctoral-level education fits with stated career plan and goals. How will doctoral study, in conjunction with background and interests, further those goals?
  3. Goals in Pursuing the DoctorateBriefly discuss why the reasons for enrolling in doctoral study at Touro University Worldwide, including but not limited to:
    • The reasons for selecting the TUW program rather than another doctoral program;
    • The particular goals anticipated to be attained through completion of the doctoral curriculum;
    • Proposed topics being considered for the doctoral research project.

Touro University Worldwide’s business faculty are doctoral-level scholar-practitioners with a wealth of subject matter expertise in all disciplines within business administration and leadership. They are actively involved in their own professional work and/or business research interests across multiple fields such as accounting, human resource management, finance and more.

Toward the end of the program, you can select from this pool of expert faculty to guide and support your research project and to successfully complete the business doctorate. In this DBA program, you have access to a comprehensive support system dedicated to your success as an online doctoral student. 

The time it will take to complete the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree online can vary. The duration of the program depends on several factors, including the number of credits accepted for transfer and whether or not students take time off between semesters.

The typical length of time for the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is two (2) years.

Disclaimer:
Students who enroll full-time (12 credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) can complete the degree in one and half (1.5) years. Students who enroll part-time (six credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) will complete the DBA program in 2 years.