Earn Your Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Online
Advance your career with a fully online DBA program designed to equip you for executive leadership and organizational excellence—all grounded in a Christ-centered education. At Oklahoma Wesleyan University, we empower working professionals like you to lead with faith and purpose.
Expertise and Specialization
A doctorate in business allows individuals to specialize in a specific business area, becoming subject matter experts in their field and gaining a deep understanding of advanced concepts and theories.
Career Advancement
A doctorate in business can significantly enhance career prospects, opening doors to senior-level positions, leadership roles, and academic positions in universities and research institutions.
Research and Analytical Skills
Doctoral programs emphasize rigorous research methodologies, equipping individuals with advanced analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for conducting in-depth research and contributing to advancing knowledge in their field.
Why Choose OKWU’s DBA Program?
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100% Online Format: Balance your studies with work and life commitments.
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Accelerated 8-Week Courses: Progress quickly through engaging, targeted coursework.
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Cohort-Based Learning: Build a network of peers and mentors for lifelong connections.
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Christ-Centered Education: Integrate your faith with your leadership journey.
Program Overview
OKWU’s Doctor of Business Administration is a terminal degree that prepares students to lead at the highest levels of business and academia. Designed for professionals with a master’s degree and business experience, this program emphasizes leadership, innovation, and organizational strategy—all through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Through rigorous coursework and personalized mentorship, you’ll develop skills in problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and global business strategy, preparing you to influence culture and organizations for Christ.
Why OKWU?
At Oklahoma Wesleyan University, you’re more than a student—you’re part of a community that’s committed to Christ-centered education and transformational leadership.
- Christian Worldview: Integrate faith into every aspect of your education.
- Practical Knowledge: Gain skills you can apply immediately in your career.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with Christian leaders and professionals.
Featured Core Classes
Issues in Marketing
This course clarifies the connections between a market-driven strategy, organizational and customer satisfaction, and profitable growth. By examining how strategic marketing approaches are developed and executed within both small and large organizations, students will be equipped to understand and create competitive advantages. The course will emphasize strategy development, implementation, and evaluation.
Issues in Accounting & Finance
This course bridges the conceptual foundations of accounting and finance with strategic implementation and considerations needs for the current marketplace. Introduction to seminal and current research in each area will be emphasized with the intended goal of applying this knowledge to solve contemporary problems facing business organizations.
Issues in Strategic Planning & Execution
In this course, students are introduced to classic theories of corporate strategy and then challenged to move beyond the mechanistic concepts, varied procedures, and tools that are widely used in organizational strategic planning. Emphasis will also be placed on the execution of strategies.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of OKWU’s DBA program are equipped for roles such as:
- Executive Leadership: CEO, COO, or other C-suite positions.
- Business Consulting: Provide innovative solutions to global organizations.
- Organizational Strategy: Lead change management and growth initiatives.
- Academic Roles: Teach at universities or lead research initiatives.
Complete your DBA with our All But Dissertation (ABD) option.
Transform your ABD (All But Dissertation) status into a DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) with our fully online program designed for high-level professionals and academics. This program uniquely emphasizes close faculty mentorship to guide you through the final stages of your research journey, ensuring you have the personalized support needed to complete your dissertation and achieve your academic and career goals.
Our expert faculty bring decades of real-world business experience and academic excellence, working one-on-one with you to refine your research, develop your analysis, and elevate your writing to meet doctoral standards. We offer weekly online connections with faculty to accommodate working professionals, you’ll receive the guidance and encouragement essential to your success, without disrupting your current career.
Join a program where your success is our priority, and make your ABD journey a fulfilled dream with a DBA that positions you for the highest levels of impact and leadership.
Steps to Success: ABD TO DBA
- Complete the Application Process
- Enroll in BUSI8003 ABD class for transfers
- Write Chapters 1-5 of research project by taking: BUSI8803, BUSI8813 and BUSI8823 (Each may be repeated up to six times)
- Take BUS18921 to defend
- Doctorate Conferred
Take the first step toward leadership excellence. Request More Information or Apply Today to begin your journey with OKWU’s DBA program.
Cost Information
This 56-credit-hour degree will take approximately 36 months to complete and is available totally online. Apply today to learn more about the OKWU DBA.
| Estimated Cost | Estimated Total |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Technology Fee @ $65 per term | $650 |
| Student Health Fee* | $528 |
| Tuition | $44,744 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $46,072 |
*Students may opt out of the health fee.
Tuition and fees are subject to change at anytime. Changes to your course schedule may result in an increase in the estimated total cost.