Doctor of Business Admin. (DBA) – Human Resources Managing Humans Well
60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Pursue Advanced Career Opportunities with a DBA in Human Resources
Conferring Our 100% online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Human Resources degree program prepares you to lead at the highest levels of business by providing you with the knowledge and skills to head up an organization’s human resources team. Our DBA in Human Resources degree will provide you with advanced training in professional management, human resource development, and quality management.
At Liberty, our mission is to prepare you to lead with integrity and professionalism, so our DBA in Human Resources degree will also give you a foundation in human resource ethics and best practices.
Why Choose Liberty’s an Online DBA in Human Resources?
Our online DBA in Human Resources degree program is designed to meet your needs as a student and as a professional. Created for flexibility, our 100% online program has no set login in times, so you can complete your coursework when and where it’s best for you. Our DBA in Human Resources degree also gives you the opportunity to network with your professors and peers. With both WebEx meetings and optional intensive courses, you can build relationships with your professors and classmates that will help you succeed in your online program as well as the professional world.
Our online DBA degree in human resources emphasizes practical and real-world applications in both the coursework and the applied doctoral research project. Through our online DBA program, you will achieve mastery of business research methods, quality management, and human resource development tactics that can be applied directly to your organization.
What Will You Study in an Online Human Resources Doctoral Degree Program?
Our online DBA in Human Resources degree is designed to teach you practical skills so you are prepared to lead. Through hands-on case studies, experiential exercises, and research, our DBA in Human Resources offers a unique approach to online learning. You will explore topics like the changing nature of the labor market, legal issues, and compensation management. Each class within our online doctorate in human resources seeks to sharpen your understanding of these key concepts so you can confidently lead your organization to success.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Compensation and benefits manager
- Development specialist
- Human resources director
- Recruitment specialist
Featured Courses
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Graduate Business Course Guides (login required).
- View the Doctor of Business Administration Handbook for additional program information.
- The Applied Doctoral Research Project (ADRP) in the DBA program relates to a business problem in your specialization.
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Doctoral Full Time | $595/Credit |
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Doctoral Part Time | $650/Credit |
Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $300/credit hour (learn more).
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Our DBA in Human Resources Degree Program
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). At least 30 semester hours of graduate business credit, as well as a regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree in business or a business-related field with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
- Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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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
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 $300/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.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of earning a DBA from Liberty University?
- Increased job opportunities
- Specialized knowledge in accounting, finance, healthcare management, leadership, and many other related areas
- A challenging and rewarding DBA degree program curriculum that will help set you apart from others
Is Liberty’s DBA programs accredited?
Liberty University’s Doctor of Business Administration is accredited by ACBSP, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.
What resources will you have access to?
You will be granted access to a wide variety of online resources through Liberty University’s library portal throughout your pursuit of a doctoral degree in human resources.
How long will it take to complete the human resources DBA degree?
As an online human resources doctoral student, you will have the ability to complete your degree in 60 credit hours
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