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Doctor of Business Administration
Leadership

Discover how to lead strategically and help organizations respond effectively to today’s business challenges.

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Doctor of Business Administration
Leadership

Learn How You Can Save Time and Money on Your Degree

Fill out the form to speak with an enrollment specialist.

Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.

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SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

You’re never alone on your DBA degree online journey. Get personalized guidance at every step—from Enrollment Specialists and peer mentors to writing coaches and 24/7 tech support—all designed to help you stay on track to completing your program.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Begin your program when it’s most convenient for you—there are four start dates each year.

PURPOSEFUL PROGRAMS

Expand your professional expertise and tailor your coursework to fit your career plan in one of five areas of DBA specialization.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Organizations need leaders who can assess situations, understand potential business issues, and put solutions into action.

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Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

Program Details

Take a Closer Look

Learn more about Walden’s DBA program with a Leadership specialization, from our streamlined admissions requirements to our rigorous curriculum.

 

CurriculumRequirementsCostTotal*
Tuition-Coursework45 quarter credits $695 per quarter hour for coursework credits

$31,275^

Tuition - Business Research Project23 quarter credits$695 per quarter hour for doctoral study/project credits

$15,985^

Program Fee $180 per quarter

$1,620^

Residency FeeTwo Residencies$1,420 (virtual)

$1,520 (in-person: travel, lodging and other expenses are additional)

$2,840-$3,040

   

$51,720+

BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION

-$3,475 

$48,245†*

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $500 to $2,000

^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt. and reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.

+The total cost calculation assumes virtual residency. Tuition and time to complete vary by student and may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.

†*Represents Doctor of Business Administration minimum time to completion and Believe and Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe and Achieve Scholarship based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

For all graduates of the DBA program over the three-year period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, the median time to completion was 5.0 years and the median tuition and fees charged were $83,622. These figures reflect only those students who graduated from the DBA program in any specialization and are not reflective of the entire DBA enrollment population. Historical statistics may not be predictive or representative of how long it will take individual students to complete their degrees.

For additional Believe & Achieve scholarship information, see Grants and Scholarships.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Develop your leadership skills.

Rooted in a global perspective, Walden's DBA Leadership specialization can prepare you with the confidence and credentials to lead bold, sustainable change in a variety of business settings.

 

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Job outlook | Estimated wage (as of May 2023)

No guarantee is made that a person who enrolls in the (include applicable program) program will obtain a job or will earn the stated salaries. Wage estimates are based on the 10th - 75th percentile.

Meet Your Academic Team

Walden’s faculty includes experienced educators, practitioners, and subject matter experts, all committed to helping you develop and grow as a business professional.

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