Doctor of Business Administration

Program Details:

• Taught in a hybrid model consisting of face-to-face and online classes. In the hybrid program, classes are offered in manageable, 14 week terms consisting of one hybrid class with a mandatory weekend face-to-face residency and one online class. Classes are a combination of 14 week and 7 week formats.
• All classes taught from a Christian worldview
• Small class sizes so you know your professors and classmates
• Competitive tuition rates
• DBA applicants must select a specialization when applying to Belhaven to ensure their academic path aligns with their professional goals.
• Multiple specializations offered
• 2 Certification options
• The program can be completed in 3 to 4 years (depending on dissertation pace)
• Competitive tuition rates.

Program Objectives:

• Prepare students to formulate scholarly research that contributes to the professional body of knowledge relevant to business and management.
• Prepare students to justify current and emerging theory and practice of the key content areas of business management through an interdisciplinary perspective to exigent business situations.
• Prepare students to evaluate the subject matter with a high order of cognitive ability and in a manner that is concise, clear, organized, and professional, with well-supported, appropriate, and original content.
• Prepare students to synthesize practical applications that contribute to the creation of original theory

Applicants for the online Doctor of Business Administration degree program must meet the following:

• Hold a Master of Business Administration or a graduate degree with fundamental courses in accounting, finance, and statistics from a regionally-accredited college or university with a 3.0 cumulative GPA .
• Submit one recommendation.
• Submit a resume.
• Submit a professional goal statement to include:
  • Explanation of how your professional experience and academic background make you an ideal candidate for doctoral study;
  • Description of your specific area of interest. Explain how conducting research in this area will help you fulfill your career objectives; and
  • Description of your future career goals upon completion of this program.
• International applicants from non-English speaking countries must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 71 iBT, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6, or the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) of 70. Scores must be no more than two years old and must be verifiable. See international student application for additional documents required for issuing the I-20.
• See "How Do I Apply" page for materials to submit with admission application.

Conditional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements but show the potential for success in a program may be considered for admission. Conditional admission may be granted based on the decision of the admission committee.