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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

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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

Institutionally accredited by DEAC, with the DBA program accredited by ACBSP, ensuring recognized standards of academic quality.

Choose Your DBA Specialization

Each specialization combines advanced business knowledge with applied research to help you build expertise and make a lasting impact in your field. Choose the specialization that best aligns with your professional goals.

Doctor of Business Administration

Build executive-level expertise in strategy, policy, and organizational leadership.

Global Business and Leadership

Lead diverse teams and drive growth across international markets.

Healthcare Management and Leadership

Strengthen healthcare operations, leadership effectiveness, and patient outcomes.

Entrepreneurship and Business Management

Drive business success by leveraging innovation and strategic planning.

Information Systems Management

Lead information technology strategy and guide digital transformation.

Human Resource Management

Optimize organizational processes, people, and integrated systems.

The CIU Difference

California Intercontinental University is an accredited university dedicated to helping experienced professionals advance their careers through flexible online business education designed for today’s global business environment.

Program Outcomes

Advance into executive and senior leadership roles.

Develop expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Strengthen strategic decision-making skills for business success.

Apply advanced business research to solve real-world challenges.

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. Ahmos Henry is a dynamic healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience. As CEO of Clear Medical Imaging, he led significant growth and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with the highest standards.

Dr. Denisse Moore

Dr. Denise Moore is a devoted public servant and advocate with over 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and communities. A newly elected City Councilwoman for Trotwood, Ohio, she has also served 18 years on the Trotwood-Madison Board of Education.

Dr. Amos Kigenyi

Dr. Amos Kigenyi is a dedicated and motivated healthcare leader with a Doctorate in Business Administration, specializing in Healthcare Management and Leadership. He also holds an MBA in Health Care Management, a Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare, and a certificate in global health.

Dr. Sameena Khizer

Dr. Sameena Dawood Khizer is a highly accomplished technology management specialist with expertise in commercial, program, and project leadership. With a Doctorate in Global Business and Leadership earned in 2024, she is recognized for her strategic insight and technical proficiency in systems analysis and design.

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
for Business School and Programs

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