Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Marketing Create an Impact with Your Marketing Strategies
60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026
Marketing is a vital part of business operations. With effective marketing strategies and creative advertising, companies can reach target audiences, sell innovative goods and services, and establish trust and brand awareness among consumers.
If you want to work in top-level business roles and gain advanced knowledge of digital marketing and promotions, Liberty’s 100% online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Marketing degree is for you. Our program can equip you with the leadership, communication, and business skills you need to take your career to the next level.
Partner with us and prepare to lead in your field with skill and integrity.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Marketing.
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If you’re worried that school will get in the way of your other commitments and priorities, we have just what you need. Our DBA is offered 100% online, allowing you to stay invested in your family and job while pursuing your degree. With our flexible format, you can complete your courses wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you.
We’re committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. In this program, you’ll learn from professors who have years of experience in business and marketing. Our faculty are passionate about what they do, knowledgeable in their field, and ready to help increase your business expertise. At Liberty, we offer affordable tuition rates, quality academics, and training that equips you to lead with excellence in the workplace.
Study how to formulate, implement, and oversee strategic marketing campaigns that will produce results and help your business succeed. In our core business courses, you’ll take an in-depth look at important business topics, including supply chain management, allocation of financial resources, and human resource management. You’ll also explore current trends in business administration, giving you the knowledge needed to help your company grow and thrive.
This program includes several research methods courses that culminate in an applied doctoral research project. By completing original research, you can develop unique solutions to current business problems.
Within the marketing specialization, you will examine topics such as market research, advertising, promotions, and consumer behavior. You’ll be equipped to help your business maintain a competitive advantage, build relationships with consumers, and market innovative products. By knowing how to develop effective marketing strategies, you can increase brand awareness among consumers and boost your company’s sales.
By earning your DBA in Marketing, you can pursue a wide variety of job opportunities. Most DBA graduates work directly in business, but you can also be a professor with a DBA if you want to work in academia. Some of the roles you may qualify for after completing this program include:
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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Doctoral Full Time | $610/Credit |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Part Time | $675/Credit |
Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more).
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $375/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Yes! A DBA is a terminal degree that, much like a PhD, allows you to use the title of “doctor.”
At Liberty, you can finish your DBA in Marketing in about 3 years. With 8-week classes and no set login times, our program offers the flexibility you need to take the next step in your career.
A PhD and a DBA are both terminal degrees that offer advanced training. However, they are designed to prepare students for different career paths. While a PhD in Digital Marketing can equip you for a career in research and academia, our DBA in Marketing teaches practical, on-the-job skills that can be applied to the real world of business.
A DBA is a terminal degree that helps you stand out in the competitive business world. By earning your DBA, you can become a better business leader and learn how to apply research and theory to current business problems. Our DBA is a great option if you want to expand your professional capacity, gain specialized vocational knowledge, and develop real-world business skills.
Our DBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation, and having an ACBSP-accredited degree may give you a competitive advantage in the job market and help you stand out to employers.
Liberty University has achieved regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
As an online Liberty student, you can access a wealth of resources through our top-notch research portal.
You can complete your online DBA degree in 60 credit hours!
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