Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Baker College•Flint, , USA

Duration

3 years years

Format

Online

Total Cost

USD47,580

Accreditation

HLC+IACBE

Program Overview

Baker College's DBA program is a 100% online doctoral program designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers through applied research and advanced business knowledge. The program offers two tracks — a traditional Dissertation Track and a Capstone Project Track — as well as an All But Dissertation (ABD) completion pathway for students who started doctoral work elsewhere. Students take one course at a time in a sequential format, allowing deep engagement with each subject.

Mission Statement

To develop business leaders capable of conducting applied research that addresses real-world organizational challenges while maintaining academic rigor.

Unique Value Proposition

100% online format with no mandatory residency

Among the most affordable DBA programs in the United States ($915/credit)

Choice between Dissertation Track and Capstone Project Track

All But Dissertation (ABD) completion pathway for transfer students

One-course-at-a-time sequential format for focused learning

DBA scholarship of $2,000/semester (up to $6,000/year) available

Multiple start dates per year (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Yellow Ribbon and GI Bill accepted for veterans

Learning Outcomes

1.Advanced business knowledge across multiple domains
2.Research skills including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
3.Strategic leadership capabilities
4.Ethical decision-making in complex business environments
5.Professional communication at the doctoral level
6.Quality improvement expertise including lean, Six Sigma, and ISO 9000 concepts
7.Ability to anticipate and react to societal changes affecting business

Program Philosophy

Combining theoretical knowledge with practical application to develop scholar-practitioners who can lead in complex business environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of work experience in management or business

Educational Background

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) from an accredited institution with minimum 3.25 GPA