Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Healthcare Management & Leadership
- 100% Online Program
- No Dissertation Required
- Graduate in 2.5 Years
- Accredited by DEAC and ACBSP
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Program Highlights
100% Online
No residency required. Learn online in a flexible format that allows you to maintain your professional and personal commitments.
No Dissertation Required
An applied research project may be completed instead of a traditional dissertation, focusing on a topic relevant to the workplace or area of interest.
Graduate in 2.5 Years
Complete your DBA in as few as 2.5 years with year-round enrollment and six-week courses.
$36,675 Total Tuition
Tuition is $36,675 after scholarship and includes required course materials and fees. Payment plans are available.
Financial Aid Available
Eligible students may qualify for federal financial aid by submitting the FAFSA.
Accredited & Recognized
Institutionally accredited by DEAC, with the DBA program accredited by ACBSP, ensuring recognized standards of academic quality.
Why Earn a Doctorate in Healthcare Management?
Executive Leadership Development
Develop advanced leadership and decision making skills for healthcare organizations and teams.
Applied Research for Real-World Impact
Apply doctoral level research to real healthcare management challenges.
Career Advancement Opportunities
Prepare for senior leadership roles such as healthcare executive, administrator, consultant, or faculty member.
Organizational Change and Innovation
Lead initiatives that improve systems, drive innovation, and support sustainable healthcare organizations.
Advanced Healthcare Management Expertise
Build knowledge in healthcare operations, finance, strategy, and organizational leadership.
Leadership That Supports Quality Care
Strengthen leadership practices that improve service delivery, staff performance, and patient centered outcomes.
The CIU Experience
California Intercontinental University is an accredited university dedicated to helping experienced professionals advance their careers through flexible online doctoral education designed for today’s healthcare leaders.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Curriculum aligned with current healthcare management and leadership practices.
Professional Network
Learn alongside experienced faculty, healthcare professionals, and engaged alumni.
Dedicated Student Support
Personalized support from faculty and academic advisors from enrollment through graduation.
Program Outcomes
Advance into executive and senior healthcare leadership roles.
Strengthen strategic decision-making in healthcare organizations.
Apply research to solve complex healthcare management challenges.
Lead innovation that improves healthcare systems and patient outcomes.
Alumni Testimonials
Leadership, strategic thinking, and research skills support professional growth. Discover how graduates have applied their DBA to advance their careers.
Dr. Ahmos Henry
Dr. Denisse Moore
Dr. Amos Kigenyi
Dr. Sameena Khizer
Accreditation and Approvals
Accredited by DEAC
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Approved by California
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Member of CHEA
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Accreditation Council
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