DBA in Tourism Management Master the Business of Travel

60

Credit Hours

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

The travel industry is becoming more refined as it relies on the power of high tech and digital marketing skills. If you are a professional working for a hotel, resort, or other public venue, then Liberty University can help you gain the competitive edge you need to both advance your career and grow your business. Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Tourism Management can help you keep up with the latest issues and tools in the tourism industry.

In this program, you’ll learn a wide range of skills and advanced knowledge that can assist you in a variety of hospitality areas. Your leadership skills will come into play when you motivate your staff to provide the best service possible for the diverse needs of your guests. You will also learn how to leverage the power of social media and marketing to analyze and identify new avenues of revenue for your tourism- and travel-oriented organization.

Our DBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is taught by business professionals with practical, real-world experience in their fields. Our flexible, 100% online format requires no set login times for class – so you can remain active in your job and present with your family.

Pursue doctoral studies without putting your life on hold. Partner with Liberty to improve your skill set, increase your earning potential, and distinguish yourself in the field of tourism management.


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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

Whether you are a senior industry professional or a consultant looking to expand your knowledge, Liberty has the resources to help you succeed. You can be confident that Liberty’s Doctor of Business Administration in Tourism Management can help you get the knowledge and training you need to advance in this growing field.

In our DBA program, you’ll learn how to become an essential contributor in your field and the kind of leader who inspires others. Your final applied research project will further prepare you for success by giving you the proper tools to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research so you can demonstrate your specific expertise.

Benefits of Earning a DBA Degree from Liberty University

  • A challenging and rewarding DBA degree program curriculum that will help set you apart from others
  • Increased job opportunities
  • Integrated skills from the fields of business, communications, and tourism management
  • Specialized knowledge in accounting, finance, human resource management, leadership, and many other related areas

In Liberty’s DBA in Tourism Management, you can learn about the various methodologies and best practices for the hospitality industry. In addition to courses focused on hospitality, sport, and recreation management, you will explore the broader subjects that apply to the business industry as a whole.

You will examine the role of marketing strategies and how they can be leveraged to enhance a travel and tourism organization’s strategic plans. You will also learn how to analyze and use social media analytics to measure the effectiveness of your programs. Another invaluable skill you can learn is how to communicate with a variety of generational, racial, ethnic, and international cultures.

Your general DBA courses cover advanced topics in strategy formulation, strategic allocation of financial resources, supply chain management, marketing, and human resources. Liberty’s DBA program culminates in an applied doctoral research project, which is where you will put your studies to the test to solve a current business problem in the area of tourism management.  

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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
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.


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  • 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.