Doctor of Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program offers four specializations—Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, and Management—designed for professionals seeking executive and leadership roles. The 36-month hybrid program combines practical, real-world learning with flexible scheduling, requiring only one residency each year, and replaces the traditional dissertation with an applied doctoral project.

Students benefit from experienced faculty, comprehensive academic support, locked-in tuition, and a curriculum that emphasizes ethical leadership, strategic decision-making, advanced research, and problem-solving from a Christian worldview, preparing graduates for careers in executive leadership, consulting, higher education, and specialized management.

💰 Exclusive Offer for DBA students: One of the standout benefits of Indiana Wesleyan University's DBA program is its complimentary hotel accommodations and meals during the annual residency, allowing students to focus on learning and networking instead of travel expenses.

Specializations

Data Analytics Specialization

Do you want to reach the executive level or settle into the C-suite of your career in data analytics? If you want to build on your skills and the success you earned with your master’s degree, now could be the right time to earn your doctorate in data analysis. With the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Indiana Wesleyan University, you can complete your degree in 36 months with the convenience of onsite learning. At IWU, you will learn from faculty with experience working in management-level positions in data-driven roles. As a Christian university, they can teach you how to integrate your biblical worldviews into your professional trajectory.

• BADM-700 The Craft of Academic Writing for Business
• BADM-701 Residency 1: The DBA Journey
• BADM-702 Foundations of Doctoral Research
• BADM-703 Virtuous Leadership and Global-Based Teams
• BADM-704 Economic Analysis for Virtuous Leaders
• BADM-705 Virtuous Marketing
• BADM-706 Residency 2: Success Skills
• BADM-707 Data Analytics and Research
• BADM-708 Virtuous Business in a Global Marketplace
• BADM-709 Current Issues for the Virtuous Organization
• BADM-711 Residency 3: Presenting Doctoral Findings
• BADM-792 Applied Doctoral Project Assessment
• BADM-785 Comprehensive Exam
• BADM-781 Teaching Practice Seminar
• BADM-782 Leadership Practice Seminar
• BADM-783 Consulting Practice Seminar
• DTAN-705 Data Visualization
• DTAN-710 Data Sources and Systems for Analytics
• DTAN-715 Big Data
• DTAN-725 Data Mining Concepts
• DTAN-745 Advanced Application of Data Analytics
• DTAN-791 Scholar-Practitioner Seminar: Data Analytics

Healthcare Administration Specialization

The onsite Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with Healthcare Administration specialization at Indiana Wesleyan University can help you qualify for leadership and management roles in the rapidly growing field of healthcare. At IWU, you can become a strategic thinker who makes ethical decisions rooted in Christian values. This DBA healthcare program can be completed in as few as three years, with only one required weekend residency per year.

• BADM-700 The Craft of Academic Writing for Business
• BADM-701 Residency 1: The DBA Journey
• BADM-702 Foundations of Doctoral Research
• BADM-703 Virtuous Leadership and Global-Based Teams
• BADM-704 Economic Analysis for Virtuous Leaders
• BADM-705 Virtuous Marketing
• BADM-706 Residency 2: Success Skills
• BADM-707 Data Analytics and Research
• BADM-708 Virtuous Business in a Global Marketplace
• BADM-709 Current Issues for the Virtuous Organization
• BADM-711 Residency 3: Presenting Doctoral Findings
• BADM-792 Applied Doctoral Project Assessment
• BADM-785 Comprehensive Exam
• BADM-781 Teaching Practice Seminar
• BADM-782 Leadership Practice Seminar
• BADM-783 Consulting Practice Seminar
• HCAD-730 Organizational, Community, and Global Health Administration
• HCAD-731 Healthcare Law, Governance, and Ethics
• HCAD-732 Healthcare Innovation, Informatics, and Change Management
• HCAD-733 Issues in Strategic Planning and Organizational Development for Healthcare Administrators
• HCAD-791 Scholar-Practitioner Seminar: Healthcare Administration

Information Systems Specialization

If you want to build on your master’s level education and qualify for top roles in information systems management, now is the time to earn your doctorate at Indiana Wesleyan University. With the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program with an information systems management specialization, you can complete your degree in 36 months with the convenience of onsite learning. At IWU, this accredited DBA degree program is taught by faculty from a Christ-centered perspective.

• BADM-700 The Craft of Academic Writing for Business
• BADM-701 Residency 1: The DBA Journey
• BADM-702 Foundations of Doctoral Research
• BADM-703 Virtuous Leadership and Global-Based Teams
• BADM-704 Economic Analysis for Virtuous Leaders
• BADM-705 Virtuous Marketing
• BADM-706 Residency 2: Success Skills
• BADM-707 Data Analytics and Research
• BADM-708 Virtuous Business in a Global Marketplace
• BADM-709 Current Issues for the Virtuous Organization
• BADM-711 Residency 3: Presenting Doctoral Findings
• BADM-792 Applied Doctoral Project Assessment
• BADM-785 Comprehensive Exam
• BADM-781 Teaching Practice Seminar
• BADM-782 Leadership Practice Seminar
• BADM-783 Consulting Practice Seminar
• INSY-730 Emerging Technologies
• INSY-731 Information Compliance and Risk
• INSY-732 Assessment and Optimization of Technology
• INSY-733 Strategic Information Systems Management
• INSY-791 Scholar-Practitioner Seminar: Information Systems

Management Specialization

Are you ready to develop the skills required to reach the top levels in business management? You can gain the knowledge and confidence to pursue executive-level roles with the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) management specialization at Indiana Wesleyan University. In 36 months, you can complete this comprehensive program with the convenience of onsite learning. At IWU, you will learn from faculty with experience working in management-level positions in a wide variety of business settings.

• BADM-700 The Craft of Academic Writing for Business
• BADM-701 Residency 1: The DBA Journey
• BADM-702 Foundations of Doctoral Research
• BADM-703 Virtuous Leadership and Global-Based Teams
• BADM-704 Economic Analysis for Virtuous Leaders
• BADM-705 Virtuous Marketing
• BADM-706 Residency 2: Success Skills
• BADM-707 Data Analytics and Research
• BADM-708 Virtuous Business in a Global Marketplace
• BADM-709 Current Issues for the Virtuous Organization
• BADM-711 Residency 3: Presenting Doctoral Findings
• BADM-792 Applied Doctoral Project Assessment
• BADM-785 Comprehensive Exam
• BADM-781 Teaching Practice Seminar
• BADM-782 Leadership Practice Seminar
• BADM-783 Consulting Practice Seminar
• MGMT-730 Negotiation and Conflict Management
• MGMT-731 Organizational Development
• MGMT-732 Innovation and Change Management
• MGMT-733 Vision and Virtue: Keys to Strategic Planning
• MGMT-791 Scholar-Practitioner Seminar: Management