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    *24-month completion represents the fastest possible completion timeline based on an accelerated course load and successful completion of all required coursework. Actual completion time varies based on course availability, academic progress, individual course load, and the student's ability to manage concurrent coursework. Students should confirm their intended course plan with an academic advisor.

    About the Program

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    Minimum Eligibility

    Anyone with a master's degree is welcome to apply for the program. Bachelor degree holders looking to pursue a DBA should consider the Dual MBA and DBA program.

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    Who is this Program for?

    Designed for senior managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and academicians, the DBA program develops professionals who advance their fields and drive insight into modern strategic issues.

    Tuition, made flexible

     

    Pay by the course instead of paying the full tuition upfront, giving you greater flexibility as you earn your DBA online.

    Per credit hour: USD 400
    Per Program: USD 18,000

    Tuition rates are based on the 2026–2027 academic year.

    Need more information?
    For questions about tuition, payment options, or program details, connect with the Edgewood University admissions team.

    Phone: +1 240-719-6120
    Email: admissions@onlineglobal.edgewood.edu

    We offer multiple start dates for your convenience.

    Our online programs are designed to fit your schedule. Find your ideal start date below.

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    Admission Requirements

    • Complete your graduate application
      Submit your online graduate application to get started.

    • Master’s degree

      Provide official transcripts from an accredited (or equivalent) post-secondary institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

    • Conditional admission available

      Applicants below the 3.0 GPA requirement may still be considered for conditional admission.

    • No GMAT required

      Apply without submitting GMAT scores.

    • Transfer Credits

      Up to 9 credit hours of doctoral-level coursework may be submitted for consideration of transfer for application to this degree program, subject to approval by the DBA Program Director. To be eligible, coursework must have been completed within the last five years.

    Contact Us

    Email: admissions@onlineglobal.edgewood.edu

    Phone: +1 240-719-6120

    Potential Career Opportunities

    • C-suite executive
    • College professor
    • Strategic planner
    • Corporate leader
    • Business consultant
    • Head of industry
    • Global strategy lead
    • Go-to-market lead

    Program Overview

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    • The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for accomplished professionals seeking to elevate their leadership influence, tackle complex business challenges, and drive meaningful change across organizations in Canada and beyond.
    • Develop advanced business acumen and research expertise through a curriculum that balances academic depth with practical relevance, preparing you to thrive in a global marketplace.
    • Engage in deep exploration of strategic management and sophisticated business theories with guidance from our faculty of accomplished scholars and seasoned professionals.
    • Put your insights into action through applied learning that empowers you to produce original research and address pressing organizational hurdles.
    • Benefit from an inclusive and collaborative community, where peer networking, interactive dialogue, and faculty mentorship define your journey.
    • Graduate with the expertise to lead organizations, contribute to industry advancements, and drive innovation in business.

    check-list Tuition: $18,000

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    Become a leader and expert in your field

    A Doctor of Business Administration empowers you to make significant contributions to business theory, practice, and research, ultimately propelling your professional career to new heights.

    Syllabus of the DBA Program

    What will you learn?

    Curriculum designed to meet your professional goals

    24 Months Program Duration
    45 Credits

    • Use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problems.

    • Understand the processes used to analyze organizational behavior, development and leadership.

    • Understand the application of quantitative analytical techniques to problems in business enterprises.

    • Formulate appropriate qualitative research plans, questions, conduct a planned analysis, and communicate their findings.

    • Execute a quantitative estimation plan that is coherent to both the posed research question(s) and the nature of the necessary/relevant data.

    • Explore new and emerging sustainable business strategies that create a competitive advantage to support organizations.

    • Understand the genesis of the major finance sub-fields and how they have evolved through the fields’ ongoing knowledge creation.

    • Identify, dissect, and answer strategic management problems.

    • Students apply the fundamentals of research writing, and how the principles of business research writing will be followed in the applied doctoral research deliverable.

    • This part of the proposal contains a synthesis of sufficient academic and business literature to support the need to address the proposed business problem/question.

    • In this deliverable, the students will need to report the findings based on the analysis of collected data.

    • Based on the conclusions about the findings of the study, the students will be expected to recommend the solutions that can be used to address the problem/question. The student will also be expected to prepare an execution plan.

    Concentrations

    Personalize your DBA

    Select a concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals.*

      A minimum of at least 23 learners are required for the launch of any concentration.

    Topics
    Effective Organizational Leadership - Analyze classical and contemporary leadership theories and styles to develop a comprehensive understanding of effective leadership practices.
    Leading Change - Assess the impact of organizational culture, power dynamics, and stakeholder engagement on the change process.
    Managerial Economics - Understand the application of economic theory and methodologies to managerial decision-making processes.

    Capital Budgeting - Evaluate capital budgeting projects using various techniques and compare their strengths and limitation.
    Contemporary Global Issues In Trade And Investment - Master global economics through comprehensive analysis of international trade, exchange rate systems, and monetary policies. You will develop critical skills in foreign exchange markets, trade theories, and policy evaluation to navigate today's interconnected global economy and make informed financial decisions.
    Managerial Economics - Understand the application of economic theory and methodologies to managerial decision-making processes.

    Become a leader and expert in your field

    A Doctor of Business Administration empowers you to make significant contributions to business theory, practice, and research, ultimately propelling your professional career to new heights.

    Tuition and Scholarships

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    Edgewood University believes that access to quality education should never be out of reach. With nearly a century of educational excellence, we've consistently evolved to meet the needs of our students. To further our mission, we’re introducing a scholarship on our on-campus fees and flexible "pay per month" model in collaboration with upGrad, allowing you to finance your future without the stress of upfront costs. With this tailored plan, you can now spread your tuition over your program's duration.

    It’s your education, your pace, your choice. Because at Edgewood University, success is about making it work for you.

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      Students outside the U.S. benefit from a scholarship of up to 15% once admitted. This fee can be paid as you progress through the program—with a caution deposit and then 24 monthly installments. Alternatively, you can also choose to pay the fees upfront (via credit or debit card) and receive an additional fee waiver upto 10%.

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