Doctor of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management


Grand Canyon University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a research-based degree, designed for those who want a deeper understanding of business theory and its applications in their area of professional interest. Upon successfully completing this degree, graduates will be prepared to help lead and grow their organizations.

The Doctor of Business Administration degree appeals to managers and executives working in a variety of industries including commerce, trade, non-profit, education or healthcare. Coursework and materials covered in the Doctor of Business Administration degree examine how companies make their money and how financial markets work and how effective marketing speaks to the customer and can be leveraged against the competition. Leaners will also examine how to effectively manage employees and resources,and how to analyze data identifying an organization‛s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for growth.

For those individuals who are interested in earning a Doctor of Business Administration, but have a master's degree in a topic other than business administration, GCU offers a bridge program and prepares learners with the essential requisites needed to enter the doctoral program. After completing these graduate level courses, you will be prepared to enter the DBA program.

For those seeking a doctoral level degree designed for those in business or management roles, you may also want to consider these programs:

  • EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development
  • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction
  • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance Psychology

For some individuals, a doctoral degree may seem out of reach. At Grand Canyon University, we have developed a program that includes an integrated dissertation process as well as a dynamic community that supports you along your doctoral journey.

Program Disclosure

Category Non-Traditional Traditional
Books & Supplies (Per Program) $1,900 N/A
Tuition & Fees (Per Program) $39,300 N/A
Room & Board (Per Semester, If Applicable) $3,434
On Time Graduation Rate N/A N/A
Median Private Loan Debt N/A N/A
Median TIV Loan Debt N/A N/A
Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt N/A N/A

Program SOC

Occupations
Chief Sustainability Officers
General and Operations Managers
Sales Managers
Administrative Services Managers
Managers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Management Analysts
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  2. Book costs are based on an average. Costs may increase or decrease depending on electronic availability or publisher's book costs.
  3. Room and board costs may be higher or lower depending on housing and meal plan choice. This number is based on an average for students on campus.
  4. Some Non-Traditional programs may be offered on the ground campus or on-line.
  5. N/A identifies that a program is not offered in that modality or that fewer than 10 students graduated within the reported timeframe.
  6. Tuition and Fees for each program are based on current rates. Future Tuition and Fee Rates may vary. Tuition was calculated using the number of credit hours in the program times the current tuition rate and includes the Graduation Fee. Full time students enrolled at a program taken at the main campus include a Student Activity Fee, charged every semester. Online programs include a one time Learning Management Fee. Some programs may also include additional fees based on course materials.
  7. On-time graduation rates and median loan debt are based on students who graduated in the 2011-2012 award year.
  8. Not all GCU programs are available in all states and in all learning modalities.
  9. Program availability is contingent on student enrollment.

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* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.

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