DBA – Finance & Investing
Advance Within the World of Finance
Regent University’s fully online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in Finance & Investing will prepare you to lead and educate others within financial institutions and wealth management firms. Through its applied multidisciplinary approach, you will gain the necessary evidence-based skills to excel in financial planning and lead within domestic and global financial markets. You can also gain advice on career choice, networking skills, and professional development from seasoned business professionals through the Executive Mentor Program.
Become an Ethical Financial Leader
Learn how to apply financial research to decision-making processes from an ethical and biblical perspective.
Increase Your Opportunities
Gain a competitive advantage in the financial business industry and become qualified to educate and lead others.
Learn from the Best
Receive membership from faculty who hold the highest degrees in their field and seasoned business professionals through the Executive Mentor Program.
Align Yourself With Excellence Through Regent’s Doctor in Business Administration
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also been recognized among the Top 5 Best Graduate Online Business (Non-MBA) Programs in Virginia for 9 consecutive years (2015-23).
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
After completing our DBA in finance & investing, you can:
- Analyze the financial model and operating performance of a company compared to its competitors and market trends to determine the attractiveness of an investment in the company.
- Develop and educate on portfolio and investment strategies that consider risk-return trade-offs.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, adding about 750,800 new jobs in the U.S.
- A growing economy and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to generate strong demand for accountants and auditors. In addition, increasing usage of data and market research to understand customers and product demand will lead to growing demand for market research analysts.
- In 2021, the median annual income for business and financial occupations was $30,000 higher per year than the median wage for all occupations in the U.S.
Career Opportunities
- Investment banking and portfolio management
- Executive financial leadership
- University Faculty
- Financial consulting
This program is a minimum of 54 credit hours in length and the concentration course is outlined as follows:
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 (Fall & Spring) $650 (Summer) |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
