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Become a Leader in the World of Business with Liberty’s PhD in Business Administration Online
Are you a business professional looking to take your career to the next level? By conferring Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration, you can strengthen your management skills and study how to develop research-oriented solutions to complex business problems. The knowledge you gain throughout this program can help equip you to handle various challenges in the field. Additionally, this degree can help prepare you to teach at the college level and train up the next generation of business leaders.
This doctoral business administration program covers several core topics in the field – such as strategy formulation, marketing, and human resource management – while also allowing you to select a specialization in an area that interests you. By pursuing a specialization, you can tailor your degree to match your unique career goals and further hone your expertise to meet the demands of the business world.
We’re excited to partner with you as you take this important next step in your professional journey. Apply today and prepare for exciting new opportunities with an online doctorate in business administration from Liberty!
What Will You Study in Our PhD in Business Administration Online Program?
This doctorate in business administration online is broken down into 4 main parts: core business administration courses, specialization classes, research courses, and a dissertation. Within the core courses, you can learn how to strategically allocate financial resources, oversee supply chains, market for competitive advantage, and manage human resources. You’ll also explore how to apply strategic thinking and strategy development to a variety of business settings.
From there, you’ll be able to select a specialization in an area that interests you. From executive coaching to entrepreneurship, we offer a variety of specializations that can help you hone your skills and pursue your unique career goals. Whether you want to launch a new company, mentor other business professionals, manage supply chains, or bolster your leadership skills, you can get the niche training you need to prepare for your future.
Additionally, you will complete several courses in qualitative, quantitative, and applied research methods. Then, through a sequence of 4 courses, you will research, write, and defend your dissertation – giving you an opportunity to conduct original research and contribute valuable findings to your field.
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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our PhD in Business Administration Program
- Chief executive officer
- Company president
- Distribution director
- Entrepreneur
- Executive coach
- Global manager
- Human resources manager
- Leadership development consultant
- Management analyst
- Nonprofit organization director
- Private business consultant
- Professor
- Purchasing manager
- Training and development manager
PhD in Business Administration Degree Options
At Liberty, you can customize your doctorate degree in business administration by selecting a specialization in an area that interests you. Check out your available options below!
Entrepreneurship
Executive Coaching
Leadership
Supply Chain and Logistics
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
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
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,800 per semester*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Credits taken below 7 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate of $375/credit hour.
Eligible current and former service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more), but the $375/credit hour doctoral military rate cannot be combined with the First Responder Discount.
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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