Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

The online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Concordia University Wisconsin is designed for seasoned professionals seeking to advance into executive leadership roles within the business world. The program combines rigorous academic research with real-world business applications, empowering you to become a strategic leader who can solve complex business challenges. With a strong emphasis on organizational change and strategy, the DBA program prepares you to excel in corporate leadership, consulting, or academia. Specialize in your area of expertise by selecting the Organizational Performance and Change or Financial and Economic Management concentration.

Our DBA curriculum is designed to bridge theory and practice, offering a blend of business theory, research methods, and strategic leadership. Key courses include:

HRD in Action: Driving Change and Performance: Learn to lead organizational change.
Building an Innovative Organizational Culture: Develop leadership skills that encourage innovation.
Business Intelligence & Predictive Analytics: Learn to use data to solve real-world problems.

You’ll also have the flexibility to customize your dissertation to align with your professional goals and industry trends.

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Designed to develop scholar-practitioner skills, our DBA program equips students to address complex business challenges with confidence. Through rigorous research methods and evidence-based decision-making, students gain the expertise to transform organizations and drive improved performance in real-world scenarios.

The curriculum fosters a passion for lifelong learning, encouraging inquiry, adaptability, and continuous growth in an ever-evolving business landscape.

At Concordia University Wisconsin, our DBA program prepares students for advanced leadership roles through a well-rounded curriculum that blends research with specialized coursework. With the flexibility to transfer up to 30 credits, students can accelerate their journey toward earning a terminal degree while gaining critical skills in leadership, strategic analysis, and organizational change.

In addition to the coursework, students are required to attend two on-campus residencies, each lasting three days. The first residency is held at the start of the program, and the second occurs in the third year. These residencies provide opportunities for students to engage in face-to-face networking with peers, faculty, and staff, participate in academic discussions, and deepen their research skills. These experiences are essential for building a strong community, developing professional relationships, and advancing dissertation work.

The online format connects students with a diverse cohort of peers from various industries and backgrounds. This network provides a platform for exchanging ideas, collaborating on research, and building professional relationships that extend beyond the program, enriching the educational experience and offering valuable connections in the business world.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Transform personally and professionally with Concordia’s Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

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Program Overview

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Curriculum

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