Online Low Residency
Doctor of Business Administration
The challenges facing the business world are numerous and complex, but they aren’t impossible to overcome. The online DBA program at Concordia will prepare you as a holistic leader, empowered to address business challenges ethically with vigor, passion, and integrity. By combining quantitative and qualitative business concepts with a faith-based approach, our graduates make actual systemic change translating into long-term growth and profitability.
Customize your doctorate with one of our concentrations:
- Business Sustainability
- Financial and Economic Management
- Organizational Change and Performance
- Healthcare Administration
- All But Dissertation pathway
Personal
Small cohorts let you get to know your classmates and receive personalized attention from active, expert faculty
Accelerated
8-week online courses
Online
with two 3-day residencies required on our beautiful lakefront campus in Mequon, Wisconsin
Upcoming Webinars
Oct. 19, 2022
Learn about our new program director, the curriculum structure, new concentrations, dissertation, admissions process & more
Upcoming Webinars
Register today for upcoming webinars:
- October 19, 12-12:30pm CST - Learn about our new concentration in Business Sustainability
Previously recorded webinars:
- Meet Dr. Dana Sendziol, our new DBA director
- DBA experience - from a student's perspective
- What is a DBA and why Concordia?
- In-depth look at the three concentrations
- How to successfully complete your dissertation - includes cohort 1 student feedback
- DBA overview
- Overview of the three DBA concentrations
- The doctorate experience- What to expect
- How to complete your dissertation successfully
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Online DBA Concentrations
Examine multiple methods to assess environmental risks and innovate sustainable solutions in order to implement strategies that generate value and increase competitiveness through sustainability.
Do you love finance and economics and want to make data-based decisions? Do you want to think critically about economic concepts such as free enterprise?
This concentration will allow you to study how financial and economic theory impacts global and regional organizations. You’ll graduate well-versed in business and industry with the tools to stay current with trends while applying the concepts to organizational structure and productivity.
Are you looking for a DBA in leadership?
Choose this concentration if you want to learn applied methods and theories addressing organizational improvement. Graduate with the skills you need to improve productivity and effectiveness while minimizing resistance to change at the employee, team, and/or organizational levels while unleashing your expertise. This is ideal for you if you see yourself in HR, learning & development, C-suite, consulting, etc.
Do you want to analyze the current state of healthcare?
This concentration will allow you to study the administration of global healthcare systems while becoming well-versed in management and healthcare delivery. You’ll graduate fluent in the economics, financial limitations, and ethical and legal considerations of healthcare. Plus, you’ll learn from the significant number of healthcare administration organizations in Concordia’s network.
NEW - All But Dissertation (ABD) option
Have you started your doctorate but life got in the way? Completed course work, but never finished your dissertation? Our new program provides an opportunity for students who have completed all requirements for a doctorate at another institution, except their doctoral dissertation. Concordia University welcomes all applicants who have achieved this status in their graduate education. We will help you achieve your goal and set you up for success. Now is the perfect time to finish earning your doctorate. Let us help!
How does it work?
- As an incoming student, you can transfer up to 30 credits into the DBA program.
- In addition, 30 credits will be needed to graduate - 24 credits through research courses to help you write your dissertation and 6 topical credits.
- Collaborate with other DBA students in one three-day residency in either January or July of the year you begin.
- Your faculty advisor will guide you through seven dissertation courses so you make consistent progress from day one.
- Average length of completion is 1.5 year.
- Upon dissertation completion, you will graduate with a Doctorate in Business Administration.
- Learn more!
What makes our online DBA different?
Our program will prepare Christian leaders to make data-informed decisions through the study of real world business and organizational trends. We will address not only quantitative business concepts, but qualitative concepts as well. Our doctorate is much more balanced. The qualitative aspect of teaching the human element and a holistic approach sets us apart from other schools.
Our program will prepare Christian leaders to make data-informed decisions through the study of real-world business and organizational trends. We will address not only quantitative business concepts but qualitative concepts as well. Our doctorate is much more balanced. The qualitative aspect of teaching the human element and a holistic approach sets us apart from other schools.
Admission requirements
To be admitted into the DBA program, applicants must:
- Have a master’s degree with a focus in business or other relevant degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Provide supporting evidence that you have completed an intermediate level statistics course (MBA 510 or equivalent), or have equivalent work experience.
- Submit an application at cuw.edu/apply.
- Submit official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- Submit a resume or CV, and a list of references.
- Submit a personal statement (no more than 3 pages).
- How the applicants educational and personal experience influenced the decision to pursue a DBA.
- Career goals and how this degree will help achieve those goals.
- A research topic or interest area that the applicant plans to study.
- Participate in a video-conference interview.
- No GMAT or GRE required
- Have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in one’s master’s coursework.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide English proficiency.
Admission to the DBA program is governed by policies and procedures developed by the Batterman School of Business and Concordia University of Wisconsin. The University reserves the right to refuse admission or readmission to any prospective study or re-enrollment to any student. Any applicant who intentionally withholds pertinent information or falsifies information may be required to withdraw from Concordia University. The University and the Batterman School of Business reserves the right to make necessary changes to admission requirement without notice.
The DBA is a competitive admissions process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the DBA program. Concordia University of Wisconsin and the Batterman School of Business may request additional documentation to evaluate a candidate’s record before a final admissions decision can be made.
Cost Conversation
Cost per credit
$838Tuition deposit
Upon acceptance into the program we do require a $250 deposit within 30 days to secure your spot, this goes towards your tuition.
Funding your DBA
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments
Scholarships and financial aid are available for qualifying students.
Funding your DBA
Uncommon Scholarships
Concordia offers Uncommon Scholarships to help bring this investment in your future within reach. These scholarships, which range from $150-$500 per three-credit course, are available for:
- Concordia alumni
- Employees of our corporate and academic partners (AAH, Edcor, Bright Horizons, & more)
- Employees of qualifying Christian churches and schools
- Veterans and dependents
Tuition Reimbursement
Your employer/school district may offer tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Payment Plans
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments, making budgeting for your new career a reality.
Financial Aid
Qualifying students may be eligible for Federal Aid. When you fill out the FAFSA make sure to select Concordia University Wisconsin.
- CUW FAFSA code: 003842
Frequently asked questions
No, you can have a master's in any field of study prior to applying or be in the process of completing a masters as you apply.
The dissertation will typically range from 100 - 300 pages, it depends on your research topic and how you plan the study. The dissertation is divided up into five chapters. Intro, literature review, research methods, results, discussion. You will walk with your faculty advisor to plan every step of your dissertation, so it's not a daunting project.
Yes up to 9 credits from other DBA programs and up to 12 from level 800 CUW courses.
On average, in three years you will complete the following:
18 credits: Core Requirements
12 credits: Concentration Requirements
6 credits: Dissertation and Advising
12 credits: Dissertation Course Requirement
12 credits: Research Course Requirement
= 60 credits: Total Credits (minimum)