Ph.D. in Business Administration – Executive Coaching

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Business Administration – Executive Coaching?

• Coaching theory and practice
• How to leverage data for decision-making
• Theories and research in industrial/organizational psychology

In addition to the aforementioned points, you’ll study supply chain management, marketing for competitive advantage, managing human resources, and strategy formulation. You’ll also dive into various research methods as you prepare for your dissertation – which offers you the opportunity to contribute your own ideas to broader academia.

Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Business Administration – Executive Coaching Graduates

• Educator/professor
• Executive coach
• Leadership development consultant
• Private business consultant
• Training manager

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ph.D. in Business Administration – Executive Coaching with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $375/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $375/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!