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Business Administration (DBA)

Welcome to Bluefield University’s Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. The DBA is designed for experienced professionals who want to strengthen strategic leadership, solve complex business challenges, and advance their impact while continuing to balance work, family, and other responsibilities.

Your Doctorate, Your Direction.

At Bluefield University Online, we understand that working professionals need a program that is rigorous, practical, and flexible. That is why the DBA is built to support your goals with an online learning experience designed to fit real life. With a streamlined 51-credit-hour curriculum, you can pursue doctoral study in an efficient, focused format while gaining tools you can apply immediately in your organization.

You can also tailor your path through one of seven concentrations, allowing you to align your doctoral work with your interests and career objectives. Throughout the program, you will study within a Christ-centered learning community that values integrity, service, and excellence, helping you lead with both expertise and purpose.

Specializations

 

Finance

Prepares students for senior leadership and strategic decision-making roles in financial management and analysis. This concentration integrates advanced business theory with in-depth study of financial strategy, risk management, and organizational finance. Students explore topics such as financial planning, investment analysis, capital structure, and corporate governance, equipping them to guide financial decision-making and support long-term organizational performance across industries.

Health Informatics

Prepares students for advanced leadership roles at the intersection of healthcare, data, and business strategy. This concentration blends doctoral-level business insight with specialized study of health information systems, analytics, and technology-driven decision-making. Students examine topics such as healthcare data management, informatics governance, compliance, and digital transformation, equipping them to lead organizations as they improve outcomes, efficiency, and strategic use of health data.

Healthcare Management

Prepares students for executive and senior leadership roles within healthcare organizations. This concentration combines advanced business strategy with specialized study of healthcare systems, policy, and operations. Students examine topics such as organizational leadership, quality improvement, regulatory environments, and strategic planning, equipping them to lead hospitals, health systems, and healthcare-related organizations in a complex and evolving industry.

Human Resources

Prepares students for senior leadership roles focused on organizational effectiveness and talent strategy. This concentration integrates advanced business leadership with specialized study of human capital management, organizational development, and employment policy. Students explore topics such as workforce planning, performance management, labor relations, and organizational culture, equipping them to lead people-centered strategies that support mission, growth, and long-term organizational success.

Justice Administration

Prepares students for senior leadership roles within justice and public safety organizations. This concentration blends advanced business and organizational strategy with specialized study of justice systems, policy, and administration. Students examine topics such as organizational leadership, ethics, public policy, and system reform, equipping them to lead agencies and organizations with accountability, integrity, and strategic vision in complex legal and regulatory environments.

Leadership

Prepares students for high-level leadership roles across a wide range of organizations. This concentration emphasizes advanced leadership theory, strategic decision-making, and organizational change. Students explore topics such as ethical leadership, systems thinking, and change management, equipping them to guide teams and organizations with clarity, purpose, and long-term vision in complex and evolving environments.

Sport Management

Prepares experienced professionals for executive leadership in the sports industry by integrating advanced doctoral level business strategy with specialized expertise in athletics, marketing, and event management. Through applied research and strategic analysis, students examine key areas such as sponsorship, branding, facility operations, and sports law, developing the insight needed to lead teams, programs, and organizations in a complex and competitive global market.

This program is pending approval by SACSCOC

Graduates can finish within

3 years

Tuition per credit hour

$595

Average salary increase

$22,776*

A Respected Online DBA That’s Affordable.

Advance your leadership and impact in business with Bluefield University’s DBA program, a flexible and affordable pathway for experienced professionals. Designed to accommodate working managers, executives, and entrepreneurs, the program balances academic rigor with the convenience needed to pursue doctoral study while continuing your career. Through applied research and advanced leadership development, you will gain the insight and credentials to drive meaningful change in organizations and industries.

Online Tuition Comparison: Online DBA

Finish your DBA with Bluefield University at a fraction of the price of the larger universities.

  • Bluefield University

$595 per credit hour

  • Liberty University

$675 per credit hour

  • Grand Canyon University

$760 per credit hour

  • Regent University

$1,020 per credit hour

Financial Aid is available!

99% of BU students qualify for financial assistance to help them earn their degrees. We will stop at nothing to help our students go further. See how we can help!

Scholarships.

Unlock Your Potential.

Many of our students receive scholarships or grants, making education more affordable. Don’t let finances hold you back. Discover the opportunities awaiting you!

Veteran Benefits.

Your Service, Our Honor.

We proudly support our veterans with exclusive benefits to honor their service. Explore our comprehensive programs designed to set you on a path to success!

Federal Financial Aid.

Chart Your Path Forward.

Every year, numerous students take advantage of federal financial aid. We’re here to guide you through the process. Make your dream education a reality today!

A Respected DBA Built for Experienced Leaders.

With a streamlined 51-credit-hour format and seven concentrations, you can follow a focused path aligned to your goals or choose the concentration that best supports where you want to lead next. Wherever your career takes you, the DBA helps you grow beyond the classroom and apply what you learn in real time.

A Return on Your Investment.

On average, BU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation.

The national average salary for individuals with a doctoral degree is

$118,456/yr.

The national average salary for individuals with a master’s degree is

$95,680/yr.

Top Industries for DBA Graduates.

Finance and Banking

Consulting

Technology

Healthcare

Marketing/Advertising

Non-Profit/Social Impact

Top Jobs/Careers for DBA Graduates.

Investment Banker

Management Consultant

Product Manager

Marketing Manager

Business Analyst

Operations Research Analyst

No GRE or GMAT Required.

Our streamlined admissions process puts your success first, designed to get you into classes and on the path to success with ease. You’re never alone, with a dedicated support team ready to assist you. Our digitally advanced learning environment is ready to welcome you, molding you into an influential business leader of the future.

4 Simple Steps to Start Your Journey.

1

Complete Your App.

2

Let Us Help Get Your Transcripts.

3

Discover Funding Options.

4

Enroll in Classes.

16 Courses

51 Credit Hours

Bluefield University Online’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) delivers rigorous, doctoral-level business study that blends research-informed insight with practical application, preparing experienced professionals to lead strategically, solve complex organizational challenges, and make ethical, data-informed decisions through a streamlined 51-credit-hour program with seven concentrations aligned to today’s leadership needs.

Earn Your DBA with Purpose.

Bluefield University Online’s Doctor of Business Administration is designed for experienced professionals who want to lead with clarity, integrity, and strategic insight through study in a Christ-centered learning community, supported by a flexible online format and concentration options aligned to today’s leadership demands.

DBA Courses & Concentrations

Our faculty members are experts in their fields, with real-world experience that they bring to the classroom. You’ll learn from professors who are passionate about teaching and committed to helping you achieve your goals. You’ll also have access to our extensive network of alumni and industry partners, giving you the opportunity to connect with professionals in your field and expand your career horizons.

Core

  • Employee Motivation and Organizational Performance
  • Economic Models for Business Decision Making
  • Managing Human Talent
  • Advanced Strategic Marketing for Business Leaders
  • Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
  • Managerial Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Current Topics in Business Administration and Leadership
  • Strategic Financial Resource Management
  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Case Study Research and Literature Review Development

Dissertation

  • DBA Dissertation 1
  • DBA Dissertation 2
  • DBA Dissertation 3

Finance

  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Investment Analysis & Management
  • Small Business Finance

Human Resources

  • Human Resources Planning & Recruitment
  • Human Resources Development & Performance Management
  • Human Resources Management

Health Informatics

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Database Design and Data Analytics
  • Healthcare Information Systems

Justice Administration

  • Law Enforcement Administration
  • Corrections Administration
  • Crisis Command, Control, & Aftermath
  • Justice Issues Seminar

Healthcare Management

  • Intro to Healthcare Service Systems
  • Introduction to Healthcare Policy
  • Healthcare Financial Management

Leadership

  • Project Management
  • Organizational Behavior & Change
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Sports Management

  • Athlete and Team Management
  • Financial Management in Sports
  • Sports Media and Communications

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