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Home DOCTORAL PROGRAMS Doctor of Business Administration
For Business Professionals Who Aspire to Advance Dr. Indira Guzman, Faculty for DBA
Our online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program is designed for current and emerging leaders in the business environment.

Next Session Starts on January 9, 2023 Apply Today

Learn To Lead With Us And Make an Impact with an Online DBA

Our online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program is designed for business professionals who aspire to advance in executive and consulting careers in both public and private organizations.

Develop the skills to operate as an effective business leader in a variety of settings with the capacity to address the perpetual challenges any organization faces.

The DBA builds on your experience with advanced instruction and applied research skills to establish strong competencies in evidence-based decision making. The DBA 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 flexibility for adult students. Our program will allow you to:

  • Build on masters’ level knowledge and skills to provide an educational advantage in your career trajectory.
  • Promote sound evidence-based decision making through applied research.
  • Propose effective, efficient, ethical and sustainable solutions to practical business problems.
  • Become an expert at fostering innovation, implementing change, and ensuring organizational relevance and quality.
  • Strategically build organizational relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and create practices to improve business processes and outcomes and contribute to societal advancement.

Seamlessly blend life, learning, and leading with our affordable 100% online doctoral programs.

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Structure

Trident University International is 100% online and offers a variety of doctoral program lengths—choose from 3, 4, or 5 year plans–with attentive support no matter which you choose. There are no in-person attendance requirements. Keep living, keep working, start learning.

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Inspiration

Trident has an extensive and involved alumni network that can be a key resource for you throughout the program.

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Transfer Credit

Trident extends a generous policy regarding required credits. Our programs are focused and efficient regarding required credits and your total required credits may be reduced based on potential transfer credits from other accredited institutions*; we may also consider awarding potential credits for prior learning.

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Institutionally Accredited

Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Individualized Support

You will be aligned with a Department Chair who will provide individualized guidance during the research phase of the program. A Student Success Advisor will be assigned to you for personal assistance with administrative matters throughout your enrollment.

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Affordable

Trident is competitively priced. There is no application fee, no lab fees.

*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.

Earn a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) From a 100% Online University

Our degree program is designed to help you take your skills and leadership to the next level.

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“You can feel the passion from the instructors.” – Lois S., Alumna. Read what Trident graduates are saying about their academic program.

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Our online doctoral faculty helps students build their expertise through intensive coursework, deep research, and outstanding learning experiences.

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Six degree programs, highly-qualified and devoted professors, program and research flexibility.

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Our highly structured programs, consistent support, and compassionate commitment mean you stay on top of your goals and complete your program in a timely manner.

Change Your World

Follow your passion project, connect with like-minded peers, apply your knowledge to further your career, and change your world for the better!

Program Overview – What Students Can Expect

An affordable and flexible alternative that doesn’t require a concentration, our Doctor of Business Administration program focuses on these learning outcomes:

  • Application of the core disciplines of finance, management, technology, and marketing to the analysis of diverse, real-world business problems
  • Ability to conduct applied studies that produce measurable results
  • Advanced information literacy skills in researching business literature and benchmarking
  • Implementation of high ethical standards and emphasis on privacy protection when conducting research and reporting results
  • Effective writing and presentation skills for a variety of audiences
  • Integration of knowledge from multiple perspectives in professional practice

 

See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.

  • Doctor of Business Administration brochure


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:

  • Admissions Requirements
  • Application Checklist


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:
  1. ePortfolio – To save everything related to the development of your dissertation in a single place.
  2. 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: 
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
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** $656.25 $2,625 $10,500
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of any applicable dissertation continuation courses. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

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 University? 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.

Want to save time & money on your degree? Receive credit for eligible past experience with Trident Fastrac. Click here to learn more.

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DBA Program Milestones

There are several milestones in the development of your doctoral study project (DSP). Here is a brief overview of the milestones. For complete details refer to the DBA Program Handbook.

1Core and Research Coursework

2Doctoral Study Project Prospectus Presentation in DOC690

3Doctoral Study Chair Selection

4Doctoral Study Committee Selection

5Doctoral Study Project Proposal Defense in DOC700

6Doctoral Study Project Proposal Approval

7IRB Approval 

8Data Collection and Analysis

9Doctoral Study Project Final Defense in DOC702

10Doctoral Study Project Approval

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