Stand Out as a Business Leader and Influencer in the Marketplace

The Doctor of Business Administration program will challenge you to refine and apply highly sought-after leadership skills in research, critical thinking, communication, analysis, and management.

Guided by industry experts, your DBA coursework will strengthen your grasp of business best practices, preparing you to complete a capstone project in the format you choose—traditional, consulting, or portfolio.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Walden’s online Doctor of Business Administration program will be prepared to:

Evaluate the relevance of current and emerging business theory and practice from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Formulate effective solutions to complex, real-world problems common to the practice of business and management.

Apply current research literature to practical problems found in business and management.

Evaluate scholarly research in business and management.

Design rigorous research that contributes to the professional body of knowledge of business and management.

Design rigorous research that contributes to positive social change.

Apply professional ethics appropriately.

What’s the Career Impact of Earning a DBA?

Now more than ever, organizations need leaders with practical experience who can assess situations, understand current and potential business issues, and put solutions into action with confidence.

In many cases, businesses look to people who can navigate challenges and inspire change. Often, they turn to professionals with DBA degrees.

A DBA not only identifies you as an expert in your field, but also demonstrates your readiness for senior-level leadership and new career opportunities—within your own organization or across other companies and industries.

What Can I Do With a DBA?

Depending on your specialization, an online doctor of business administration from Walden can pave the way to a number of career options, including:

Consultant

Entrepreneur/business owner

Faculty member

Manager/director/administrator

Analyst

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.