World-Class Online
DBA Program

Earn Your Doctor of Business degree in less than 3 years.

No residency required. 100% online.

  • Accredited -CIU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), a member of Accreditation Council for Business and Programs (ACBSP), and recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  • No Residency or Dissertation Required - Start now with no residency, test scores, or dissertation required. Become recognized as an elite leader in your field today.
  • 100% Online DBA Program - Classroom schedule designed for the working professionals. Access your online courses from anywhere, anytime.
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100% ONLINE DBA PROGRAM THAT WORKS FOR YOU

  • Dissertation Is Not Required - Complete your doctorate degree faster without a dissertation. Get your DBA degree in less than 3 years. The doctorate in business focuses on practical application of knowledge to deepen the skills necessary to succeed in a global economy.
  • Elite Leaders and Professionals - Join a well-connected network and collaborate with today’s venture driven professors, classmates, and alumni. Be a part of a community of accomplished leaders.
  • Executive Career Coaching - Highly dedicated and accessible faculty mentors who are experts in their fields and will provide personalised advice and mentoring to enhance your success.
  • Invest In Your Future - CIU’s entire DBA program tuition for $20,835. Rate includes all fees, books, core materials, and resources. Payment plans are available.

THE CIU EXPERIENCE

Accredited

CIU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), a member of Accreditation Council for Business and Programs (ACBSP), and recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

3 Year or Less DBA Program

Get your degree in 3 years or less. Unlike a Ph.D., a doctorate in business administration (DBA) is a professional degree that prepares practitioners for high-level leadership roles in the field.

Schedule

100% online degree programs designed for the working professionals. Access your online courses on your own schedule from anywhere in the world.

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Testimonials

"CIU’s doctorate of business administration (DBA) program has exceeded my expectations. I feel that every instruction has provided valuable feedback and it was very clear that they are passionate about helping me succeed."
CIU Graduate
“Having the flexibility to work online in my classes gave me the freedom that I needed. I was always producing quality work.”
C. TristaoCIU Graduate
“The course content is meaningful and has clear applicability to everyday work for managers. I was challenged to reach my academic and personal abilities and found CIU’s MBA program to be the complete package.”
D. RodriguezCIU Graduate
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Important Update

On August 17, 2026, CIU became

Crestmont University

Our students come from across the United States and from more than 40 countries worldwide. As we’ve grown, our name has remained rooted in one state, one geography. The new name reflects what CIU has always truly been: 

a university without borders.

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