DBA in Project Management Online Coordinate Projects with Excellence
60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Plan for Success with Our Doctorate in Project Management and Business
Our 100% online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Project Management degree seeks to build on your current knowledge and skills in project management while helping prepare you for success in the top tiers of business. In our online DBA in Project Management, you can learn to integrate marketing strategies and management practices with a biblical worldview.
Our DBA in Project Management degree can teach you to evaluate, strategize, and execute successful projects while also considering the scope of a project, time management, client relations, and quality control. At Liberty University, we can give you the training you need to become a Champion for Christ in the world of business.
Why Choose Liberty University’s Doctor of Project Management Online?
Our mission is to help you lead in your field with integrity and excellence. That means providing you with the best education possible. Our professors are not only experienced educators, but they also have real-world experience in the business field. Their experience allows them to teach you practical skills that you can directly apply to your career.
In addition to offering you an academically excellent education, we also offer you flexibility that’s built into our DBA degree program format. Our online project management classes are 100% online and have no set login times — which is just one of the ways we aim to support you as both a student and professional.
What Will You Study in Our Online Doctorate Degree in Project Management?
Being able to recognize weaknesses and strengths in a business project is essential. Liberty’s online DBA in Project Management can train you to see each of these while teaching you the best practices necessary to be successful in the corporate world.
In our project management doctoral degree program, you can learn how business can be affected by politics, culture, and geographic settings as well as how to develop a human resources program. Understanding the various components that encompass project management on all levels is critical. Our online project management classes can help you achieve excellence and serve as a valuable asset in your field.
Our online Doctor of Business Administration in Project Management offers you the opportunity to take courses that promote connections with both peers and professors. These invaluable interactions are great opportunities to establish personal and business relationships and contacts.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Business marketing consultant
- Project scheduler
- Senior project manager
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).
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for the DBA in Project Management
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth it to get a DBA? BLS data
A doctoral program is a serious commitment, so before you make the decision, you need to know if it’s worth your time, effort, and money. At Liberty, we believe a DBA is worth it. Here are some reasons why:
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals with a doctorate can make more than their counterparts – learn more here.
- Earning a terminal degree sets you apart as a professional. You will be a leader and expert in your field.
- The advanced knowledge you will gain in this program can help you contribute to real-world business problems in a practical way.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment (viewed online September 22, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
What kind of degree is a DBA?
DBA stands for Doctor of Business Administration, which is a terminal degree. By earning a DBA, you will have achieved the highest degree available in your field. This can establish you as an expert and leader in business.
What’s the difference between a DBA and PhD?
If you’re considering a DBA or PhD in project management online, you may be wondering what the difference is. A DBA will focus on business principles that can help you continue in the field as a leader and professional. A PhD is more academic-focused and can help prepare you for roles in higher education or academic research.
Additionally, a project management PhD will likely require a dissertation. Our DBA does not require a dissertation. Instead, you will complete a research project that can help you solve a real-world business problem and conduct ground-breaking research.
Can you complete a PhD in 1 year?
Deciding to pursue an online PhD in project management is a big commitment, so it’s important to find out how long it will take to complete your program. The typical PhD takes 4 or more years to complete.
However, you can earn Liberty’s DBA in Project Management in just 60 credit hours. This program can help you gain the expertise you need as a leader in your field faster than a typical PhD.
Who is Liberty University’s accrediting body?
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 will the DBA in Project Management set you up for?
Our challenging and rewarding online DBA in Project Management curriculum that can help set you apart from others.
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 DBA program.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Doctor of Business Administration in Project Management students can complete their DBA degree online in just 60 credit hours.
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