DBA – Organizational Leadership
Apply Life-Changing Strategies to Your Leadership
Regent University’s fully online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in Organizational Leadership will give you a business perspective on advanced leadership theory and practice. Through its applied multidisciplinary approach, you will gain the necessary evidence-based skills for senior-level positions or to educate. You can also gain advice on career choice, networking skills, and professional development from seasoned business professionals through the Executive Mentor Program.
Advance Your Calling
Contribute to the body of knowledge in organizational leadership research and gain a competitive advantage in your field or begin teaching leadership theory.
Master Your Skills
Explore global business economics, leadership dynamics, organizational culture, and kingdom business strategies.
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 organizational leadership, you can:
- Become an expert in organizational culture and climate, and how values and leaders affect them.
- Research and develop solutions in response to organizational change and anticipate the impact of strategic initiatives.
- Positively impact businesses and communities from a biblical perspective.
Career Opportunities
- Executive Leadership for Businesses, Nonprofits & Institutions
- University Faculty
- 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 |
