An online doctoral degree in business administration may teach students enhanced research skills on the fundamentals of business. In this three to five year program, students may learn how to apply advanced decision-making skills, conduct scholarly business research, and become well-versed in contemporary business trends.

Upon completion of the program, students may seek entry to upper-level employment in their chosen area of business. Doctoral-level graduates may gain employment in post-secondary education, corporate management, high finance, government programs, and non-profit organizations.

Program Overview

• Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree at minimum
• Program Length: Three to five years to complete
• Post-Grad Options: Employment
• Projected Employment Growth: 22% (2010-2020)*

Program Coursework

The curriculum for doctoral-level business administration degree programs may include core business courses alongside electives in a chosen business field. These courses may teach students how to conduct market research, build sustainable organizations, and develop leadership strategies. Core business courses may include:

• Foundations of Management and Leadership
• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Information Systems
• Business Operations
• Applied Research Methods
• Business Strategy and Innovation

Career Options

Doctoral-level graduates may pursue employment opportunities in education, government, not-for-profit organizations, and corporate management. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in business administration are expected to rise at a level of 22% from 2010-2020.*

Possible careers include:

• Administrative Service Manager
• Business Professor
• Business Research Analyst
• Cost Estimator
• Market Research Analyst

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook