Our online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program is designed for business professionals who aspire to advance in executive and consulting careers in public and private organizations.
Earn a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) From a 100% Online University
Make an Impact with an Online DBA
Learn how to effectively lead business organizations. Develop the skills to operate as a leader with the capacity to address the challenges organizations face in a variety of settings.
The DBA combines experience with advanced instruction and applied research skills to establish strong competencies in evidence-based decision making. The DBA builds on and extends master’s-level knowledge by developing a deep capacity for business problem analysis. The program culminates in an applied doctoral study project.
Every aspect of our doctoral program takes place online, ensuring adult students have the flexibility you need as you:
- Build on masters’ level knowledge and skills to provide a career and educational advantage.
- Promote sound evidence-based decision making through applied research.
- Propose effective, efficient, ethical and sustainable solutions to practical business problems.
- Develop leaders capable of fostering innovation, relevance and quality.
- Strategically build organizational relationships and create practices to improve business processes and outcomes and contribute to societal advancement.
Trident’s DBA program gives students an opportunity to build on their previous professional experience working with a community of scholars and practitioners. This challenging, hands-on program will train students in concepts that are integral to the growth and vitality of businesses worldwide. Instructed by faculty with current, real world experience, students will look at the how and why of business successes and critically examine modern business challenges with the goal of applying these learnings to their respective careers. This program is designed to shape students into future leaders and innovators in the business world.Dr. Indira Guzman
Program Overview – What Students Can Expect
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) 100% online degree program represents the highest level of achievement for business professionals. The purpose of our online DBA program is to prepare business professionals to advance in executive and consulting careers. Prepare to build on masters’ level knowledge and skills to provide a career and educational advantage. Our Doctor of Business Administration program is designed to combine experience with advanced instruction and applied research skills to establish strong competencies in evidence-based decision making. The DBA extends masters-level knowledge by developing a deep capacity for real-world and practical business problem analysis. The program culminates in an applied doctoral study project, in place of a traditional dissertation.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the core disciplines of finance, management, technology, and marketing to the analysis of diverse, real-world business problems.
- Conduct applied studies that produce substantial and quantifiable outcomes.
- Demonstrate advanced information literacy skills in researching business literature and benchmarking.
- Demonstrate high ethical standards and protect privacy in conducting research and reporting results.
- Demonstrate successful written work and presentation skills for various audiences.
- Use a variety of business concepts and both qualitative and quantitative research methods for practical applications in professional practice.
The DBA program builds on the established fundamentals of business taught in masters’ business degrees. Instruction in applied research methods and innovation helps to further develop skill and competency at data-driven problem solving and decision making. The applied doctoral study project is a joint project with an organization of the student’s choosing, and demonstrates sound research practice, independent thinking and innovative solutions. Online DBA students benefit from close academic mentoring relationships that advance their knowledge, research skills, and careers.
See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
Admissions Requirements
Prepare to take the lead in our virtual classrooms and in your career. If you are ready to take this important next step, apply online now. The documents specified below are required for all DBA applicants:
Core Courses
You will take 36-48 semester credit hours of core courses. Each core course is worth four semester credit hours. Course topics range from Technology and Business Process Improvement to Applied Statistics for Research in Business and Management.
The Doctor of Business Administration program accepts up to 12 semester credits of doctoral level coursework from regionally accredited doctoral granting institutions; subject to approval by the Program Director.
Doctoral Positioning System (DPS)
Designed to help doctoral students follow their progress, Trident’s new Doctoral positioning System (DPS) allows students to track completion of tasks and milestones that are required to obtain their doctorate. The Trident DPS includes 2 features:
- ePortfolio – To save everything related to the development of your dissertation in a single place.
- 800 Dissertation Tasks Course – Provides a single place to submit, track, and gain approval for completed tasks.
IRB Application
Pursuant to Federal law and regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for research involving human subjects. Accordingly, prior to conducting research involving human subjects, including the collecting and analyzing of data, the proposed study must be reviewed and approved by the Trident IRB.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost for the DBA program:
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of any applicable dissertation continution courses.
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $787.50 | $3,150 | $12,600 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $708.75 | $2,835 | $11,340 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $656.25 | $2,625 | $10,500 |
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Bounced Check Fee: $30
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.
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First Day of Class – January 24, 2022 Fastrac Session
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Monday January 24, 2022
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First Day of Class - January 24, 2022 Fastrac Session
24/1/202211:00am PST1 hour
We are very glad you chose Trident University for your educational journey! New students often have a lot of questions, and we’re here to help. As a way to ease you into our unique, student-centered model, we’ve designed a webinar that will cover all of the areas vital to success in your chosen program.This webinar, hosted by Dr. George del Hierro and Christina Saenz, will bring you together with other new students on the first day of class. You’ll have the opportunity to talk directly to our academic leadership and get your questions answered.
See you on your first day of class on January 24!
