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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

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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.

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.

 

Tuition and Fees

CurriculumRequirementsCostTotal*
Tuition-Coursework45 quarter credits $680 per quarter hour for coursework credits$30,600^
Tuition - Business Research Project23–138 quarter credits$680 per quarter hour for doctoral study/project credits$15,640–$93,840*
Program Fee $175 per quarter$1,575–$5,600*
Residency FeeTwo Residencies$1,420 (virtual)

$1,520 (in-person: travel, lodging and other expenses are additional)
$2,840-$3,040
Estimated Range  2.25-Year8-Year
   $50,655$133,080*+
   (assuming completion in a 2.25-year timeframe)(assuming completion in a 8-year timeframe)

These are ranges of what a student can expect in terms of time and tuition cost to complete a degree. It does not include other fees, nor is it adjusted for tuition increases over time. Walden faculty has concluded that generally students who do not complete their program in eight years are unlikely to complete and only allow students to exceed that time frame when a student petitions for an extension and provides good reason for the delay and assurances that obstacles to completion can be overcome. Time is calculated using the time allowed for each quarter or unit that the student completes. Students are encouraged to work continuously during the program so as not to extend the time needed to complete the degree as work can become stale and students lose focus. Students who earn two grades of “Unsatisfactory,” who repeatedly drop a course before a quarter or unit has been completed, or are unable to complete in the eight year time frame, should expect that they may be dismissed from the program. Walden believes that it is in the best interest of a student who is unable to complete the degree in the stated ranges to strongly consider withdrawal or obtaining a lesser degree.

Time to completion and cost are not estimates of individual experience and will vary based on individual factors applicable to the student. Factors may be programmatic or academic such as tuition and fee increases and/or the student’s transfer credits accepted by Walden; program or specialization changes; unsuccessful course completion; credit load per term; writing, research and editing skills; use of external data for their business research project; and/or individual progress in the program. Other factors may include personal issues such as the student’s employment obligations; care giving responsibilities or health issues; part-time vs. full-time enrollment; leaves of absence; and/or other personal circumstances.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included. Students may incur additional costs for remedial writing assistance, if necessary.

^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt.

 Based on a 2.25-year minimum completion requirement and an 8-year maximum timeframe as outlined in Walden academic policy.

*Tuition and fees will be higher if students petition to extend the 8-year maximum timeframe or choose to take more expensive elective courses.

+Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition discounts. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-642-0198.

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 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program will obtain a job or will earn the stated salaries.

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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