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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Lead Your Business to Success with a DBA in Leadership Online Degree

Liberty University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Leadership online degree can help equip you to excel in the top tiers of the corporate world. Through this program, you can learn how to create a vision for your company, develop realistic plans to achieve organizational goals, and motivate those around you to pursue excellence.

Good leaders are vital to a company’s success. At Liberty, you’ll gain the tools you need to develop an effective leadership style and help your company overcome challenges. With this knowledge, you can foster a work environment that benefits employees and clients alike while fulfilling the mission of your organization.

Learn how to lead with humility, integrity, and excellence. Liberty’s DBA program is based on cutting-edge research that aligns with biblical principles. Join us and prepare to lead as a Champion for Christ in the competitive business industry.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Leadership.

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Why Choose Liberty University’s Online DBA Degree Program?

Choosing Liberty means choosing a rigorous, rewarding curriculum that prepares you for the real world. At Liberty, we seek to provide a high-quality learning experience that fits your schedule and matches your career goals.

That’s why our DBA in Leadership is offered 100% online. You can complete your coursework from the comfort of your home and easily access your class materials whenever you need them. Most importantly, you can take the next step in your academic journey without sacrificing your personal and professional obligations.

To fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ, this program can help teach you how to live out biblical leadership principles in the corporate world. Your DBA courses will be taught by professors who have years of experience in business administration. Our faculty are eager to share their expertise with you and provide the tools you need to make a difference in your organization.

As with all of Liberty University’s programs, you can become equipped to follow God’s calling on your life and integrate ethical standards with industry best practices.

What Will You Study in Liberty’s DBA in Leadership Courses?

You have a dream of helping your company move forward, and our DBA in Leadership can help provide the tools you need to make that dream a reality. Dive into the meaning of servant leadership and how it applies to your career, your company, and the business world as a whole. Our core courses explore a variety of business topics, including allocation of financial resources, supply chain management, human resource management, and strategy formulation. This program seeks to build on your skills to help you gain a more in-depth understanding of best business practices.

Study how to manage many parts of an organization and help them all work toward common goals. Our seasoned professors can teach you how to analyze, evaluate, and improve the social and technical aspects of your company. That way, you can meet the needs of your employees, accomplish important business objectives, and make decisions that are ethically and financially sound.

Throughout this program, you’ll complete several research methods classes, culminating in an Applied Doctoral Research Project. Completing this project will help you contribute to the ongoing discussion about business theories and practices, as well as apply what you’ve learned to the real world.

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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 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 $375/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.

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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