Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree – Completion
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Want to finish your doctorate in 30 credits? With the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) completion program at Indiana Wesleyan University, you can complete your DBA degree in 22 months through the convenience of online learning. This online DBA offers flexibility for working professionals and significant career advancement opportunities. At IWU, your courses are taught by expert faculty members with real-world experience in the business disciplines they teach. If you have a passion for business administration, business education, organizational leadership skills, or business management, this business administration doctoral program is for you.
Why Complete My Doctorate of Business Administration Degree at IWU?
IWU offers all our students a comprehensive system of support. From tutoring to tech support, we do everything we can to help you succeed. We also provide full-time chaplains for our students who need additional guidance while they complete their DBA degree. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career in business. Plus, we lock in the cost of your education as soon as you start the program. This eliminates the stress of unexpected rate hikes after you begin classes. Our online platform utilizes the latest technology, giving students the same personalized, practice-based education they would expect from a campus-based experience. Up to eight previous credits are also transferable.
What Will I Learn in This DBA Completion Program?
In the DBA program, you will learn to:
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
The faculty at our institution are highly qualified and bring a wealth of experience to the classroom. They are dedicated to providing students with the business knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their careers, helping them build upon their existing understanding and expertise in the field. Our faculty members are not only educators but also mentors who guide students through their academic journey. Our faculty’s commitment to excellence is evident in their teaching methods and the success of our graduates.
Meet The FacultyFinancial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
The curriculum of the Doctor of Business Administration completion program is designed to help students learn advanced strategies for leadership and executing organizational change. The curriculum includes applied research, allowing students to effectively apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios. Course topics include economic analysis, marketing, virtuous leadership, and more. This DBA program* also includes a doctoral project in place of a dissertation, which allows students to focus on one of three specializations: healthcare administration, information systems, or management.
Each student is assigned a faculty member who provides consistent guidance and mentorship throughout their DBA program.
A faculty member is assigned to each student on day one, to offer consistent guidance and mentorship as they complete their DBA. Students will also have the option of acquiring a SAM, begin their ADP in the second course of the program; complete online residencies; and the opportunity to engage in a team-based approach
*Does not apply to the DBAC program.
Student Testimonial
Chelsea Dowell
Class of 2023
I transferred into the IWU Doctorate in Business Administration Completion (DBAC) program from a secular institution. I needed the spiritual foundation of the Christian program to persist through challenging times. I chose the IWU DBAC program because the faculty told me they would support my mind and my spirit. The DBAC program offered me a chance to embrace the gifts God gave me to serve Him and His people. Today, I use the skills I learned in the program to teach in higher education and to consult local non-profit organizations. I incorporate my own students into service research projects for the community so that they too can learn to serve.
MGMT-601 is a prerequisite for the Doctor of Business Administration Program. Students must complete this pre-requisite course with at least a grade of “B” by the end of the first term of the program. However, this requirement is waived for students who have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, or another related discipline from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
The Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) requires all programs to be in existence for two years, have graduates, and ensure that operational, academic, assessment, and other continuous quality processes are in place before making application to start the official self-study process. DeVoe is currently progressing with this accreditation. If you have questions about the status of accreditation, please contact DBusAdmin@indwes.edu.
