PhD Assist - Simplifying Your Doctoral Journey

Program Overview

California Southern University's 100% online DBA program is designed for working adults seeking to earn a doctoral degree without disrupting their careers. The program uses a one-on-one faculty mentorship model where each student works directly with a faculty mentor for every course, rather than traditional classroom instruction. With 60 credits, self-paced progression, monthly start dates, and no residency requirements, it is one of the most flexible and affordable accredited DBA programs in the United States.

Unique Value Proposition

100% online with no residency, intensives, or on-campus requirements

One-on-one faculty mentorship model for every course

Self-paced with monthly start dates (12 intakes per year)

Among the most affordable accredited DBA programs at $27,000 total ($450/credit)

WSCUC regionally accredited and ACBSP business program accredited

Up to 30 transfer credits accepted (half the program)

Tuition lock guarantee — per-unit cost will not increase while continuously enrolled

No-interest monthly payment plan ($375/month)

Interdisciplinary elective selection from any CalSouthern graduate program

Learning Outcomes

1.Apply advanced business theories to real-world organizational problems
2.Conduct original applied research addressing business challenges
3.Synthesize research information to support evidence-based arguments
4.Compose APA-formatted academic papers with clear command of standard academic English
5.Discriminate between peer-reviewed research and popular press sources
6.Develop leadership, ethics, and corporate governance competencies
7.Contribute to professional practice through a doctoral project published on ProQuest

Program Philosophy

Founded by an engineer who struggled to earn advanced degrees while working full-time, CalSouthern was created to serve working adults who need flexible, accessible higher education. The DBA emphasizes applied research addressing real-world business problems rather than purely theoretical contribution.

Doctor of Business Administration

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