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
Build Your Company’s Brand with a DBA in Marketing
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.
Why Choose Liberty’s DBA in Marketing Online Program?
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.
What Will You Study in Our Doctorate in Marketing Online Degree Program?
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.
Potential Career Opportunities
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:
- Account executive
- Brand manager
- Marketing director
- Market research analyst
- Product manager
- Sales director
- University professor
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 Online Doctoral Program in Marketing
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
Can someone with a DBA be called “doctor”?
Yes! A DBA is a terminal degree that, much like a PhD, allows you to use the title of “doctor.”
How long does it take to earn a DBA in Marketing?
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.
What’s the difference between a DBA in Marketing and a PhD in Marketing online program?
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.
What kind of degree is a DBA in Marketing?
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.
Who is the accrediting council for the School of Business for Liberty University?
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.
Is Liberty University regionally accredited?
Liberty University has achieved regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
What resources will be available to you as a student?
As an online Liberty student, you can access a wealth of resources through our top-notch research portal.
How long will it take to complete this DBA degree?
You can complete your online DBA degree in 60 credit hours!
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