Doctor of Business Administration

Alliant University’s ACBSP-accredited Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a 52-credit program available at its San Diego and Los Angeles campuses and online. The program applies business theory, research methods, and quantitative analysis to practical management challenges. Students can choose from three specializations:

• Information and Data Science: Develops expertise in data science, quantitative analysis, and applied research to address business problems, while examining the ethical and societal implications of data use.
• Management: Covers international strategy, leadership, human resource management, and organizational development, preparing students to analyze complex management issues and develop organizational solutions.
• Marketing: Explores marketing’s role in organizational strategy, including human behavior, social influence, and organizational learning and adaptation.

Through coursework, applied research, practical training, and a faculty-guided dissertation, students strengthen their decision-making and research capabilities for opportunities in business leadership, consulting, or teaching.