Doctorate in Business Administration

Program Description

The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA Online) at Brentwood University is the highest academic degree which is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career. The DBA Online is focused on both theory and applied research and will help the student to acquire leadership skills as an executive, consultant, or entrepreneur. At Brentwood University, we highlight international knowledge and experience. The DBA Online program is designed for professionals with current employment position or business owners.

All programs are subject to change by the Institution Academic Authorities at any time. Students who may be concerned by any change will be informed.

Program Objectives

Students who successfully complete the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA Online) will acquire the following competencies:

Conduct research with the aim of applying the findings to the real world of Business in all industries and countries
Visionary skills and projection in the future in a changing economic and business environment
Making decision in the real business world and more specifically, in the new international global Business World
Conduct marketing research and answer to the new market in an ever-changing environment
Develop and maintain a high level of team work and improve social and economic environment for human resources.

Courses

Students are required to complete eight of the below courses to earn their DBA. While every effort will be made to accommodate individual course preferences, Brentwood University reserves the right to assign courses based on availability.

BU 151101 Organization and Leadership
BU 151102 Innovation and Technology Intelligence & Leadership
BU 151106 Business Strategy
BU 151201 Research Methodology
BU 151202 Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
BU 151203 Entrepreneurship and Leadership
BU 151204 Human Resources Management
BU 151206 Essentials Of Project Management
BU 151207 Strategic Marketing
BU 151208 Leadership in International Multicultural Organization
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Program Cost & Duration

Clear Structure. Flexible Pace.

Program Duration
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months (not including dissertation), allowing working professionals to progress at a structured yet flexible pace.

The program is delivered 100% online and learning is built around structured course materials, weekly discussion posts, and written assignments, all of which are reviewed and assessed by your assigned professor.

Tuition & Scholarships
Tuition for this program is $16,800 USD

Partial scholarships are available to qualified candidates, helping reduce tuition while maintaining the academic rigor and quality of a Brentwood University degree.

For detailed information on tuition, duration, and scholarship opportunities, please contact us at student.advisors@brentwood.university

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Benefits

Requirements

Graduation Policy

Why Choose Brentwood?

Brentwood University endeavors to provide current and effective graduate business education programs to qualified learners. Instruction is delivered via programs that are adaptable to student needs or interests.

This institution was founded with the goal of sustaining innovative and flexible, educational challenges and to do so via a student-centered academic environment. The student’s mastery of required coursework leads to the award of a degree, and also leads to the enrichment of students who aspire to positions of leadership, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and service to others.

Graduates are empowered to students who want to be entrepreneurs to become expert global leaders committed to the application of sound business practices in corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and service to the community.

Self Development

To be awarded the Doctorate in Business Administration degree, all students must complete 60 core program credits with a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average. The core instruction is delivered in eight 6-credit hour courses, each lasting 8 weeks. addition to 48 core credits, the student should complete the Grand Comprehensive Exam (GCE) and submit a final dissertation for 12 Credit hours. A student who chooses to complete only the core credits, should expect to take 16 months to complete the DBA degree course requirements, provided an uninterrupted and normal progression through the program.

In addition to 48 core credits, the student should submit a final dissertation for 12 Credit hours.

Spirituality

To receive a Doctorate in Business Administration degree, a student must satisfy requirements related to semester credits, grade point average, program of study, and courses. To obtain the Doctorate in Business Administration degree, a student must complete the following:

Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits by taking the core DBA courses and complete the required dissertation.
Earn a minimum course grade of 2.0 (on a 4.0 system) for each course in the program.

The conferral date is the date on which the student’s degree is officially conferred. Upon completion of all required courses, submission of the graduation application, and resolving of any outstanding financial obligations, students who have met all academic and administrative requirements, will receive two official transcripts and their diploma.

International Accreditation

Brentwood University holds international accreditation from IEAC (International Education Accreditation Council). This accreditation ensures a high standard of academic quality and reflects positive student outcomes, including retention, graduation, and professional advancement.

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