Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Discover the Benefits
If you want to reach your highest potential in business, the on-campus DBA degree program at the California School of Management and Leadership (CSML) at Alliant in Los Angeles & San Diego can help give you the experience, expertise, and confidence to make your mark. The Doctor of Business Administration degree program delves deeply into subjects such as business practices, theories and methodologies; research design; applied research; collaborative research; and others, all with a focus on technology and quantitative analysis.
Program Details
Start Dates
Offered intakes January, March, May, July, August, and October
Degree Length
Typically 3 to 4 years
Key Offerings:
Offered in Los Angeles or San Diego
Hybrid Course Format
Work while you Study with Day 1 CPT
Fast Track Opportunities
Degree Highlights
Doctoral Dissertation Development
Classes are small to allow focused attention from your professors as you work on your doctoral dissertation. As you progress, you will be paired with a faculty mentor who will advise and guide you from the prospectus stage through the final defense of your dissertation and career path design. Your faculty mentor will help you through the entire dissertation process.
On-Campus or Online DBA Program
Offered as a doctor of business administration online or on campus in San Diego and Los Angeles, California, our DBA program includes two years of coursework, with one to two years of dissertation research. All courses are scheduled in an eight-week term format with one or two focused courses per term. The online DBA degree format gives you the flexibility to earn your doctoral degree.
Practical Training (CPT)
Practical training is required and intended to develop professional and applied practice related skills and expertise in the DBA student’s program through a variety of work and learning experiences which could involve supervised practical training and/or applied client projects.
Concentrations Offered
Information & Data Science
This specialization is designed for students interested in understanding the complexities of the data revolution and gaining advanced knowledge & skills in data science. With an abundance of information and uses for data science, this core area of focus will be highly useful in a variety of industries. You will learn how to contribute to your field through quantitative analysis and research methods in applied perspectives. Ethical and societal considerations and uses for information and data science will also be examined.
Guided experiential practical training and/or internship opportunities available from Day 1 of the program will allow you to explore and sharpen your skills in a business setting and earn valuable resume building experience to boost your career.
Management
A specialization in management prepares students for work in international strategy, leadership, and human resource management. The program is designed to cultivate foundational skills for students interested in academic research, consulting, and corporate positions in large organizations.
Internships provide students with a hands-on learning environment to sharpen their management skills, develop business relationships within their communities, and gain real world knowledge that can be applied in a corporate setting. Internships provide students with real world learning opportunities to use their skills. The internship programs focus on student involvement in learning outcomes. Gaining real life experience in management is an excellent way to capitalize on using acquired knowledge to bulk up resumes and showcase skills to potential future employers.
Marketing
A specialization in marketing supplies students with a broad knowledge of how marketing is used in a variety of arenas. Students will gain an understanding of how marketing is used in organizational strategy for business and politics. The curriculum will include courses in managing growing organizations, human behavior, political strategy, social influencing, and organizational learning and adaptation.
Coursework in research, theory, and application will provide the skills to impact management practices in corporations, non-profits, and politics.
Guided experiential practical training and/or internship opportunities are a large focus in the program and contribute to the professional growth of students. The internships put students in career roles with prospective future employers and add practical value to student resumes to help them get full-time employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the DBA program start?
The program is an eight-week term program and is open for enrollment during those enrollment periods. You can find a copy of our eight-week term academic calendar here.
How long does it take to complete the DBA program?
The DBA degree is a 52-credit program and usually takes 18 terms or three to four years to complete.
What scholarship and financial aid is available?
Private and public scholarships can help you meet the cost of your higher education, and Alliant International University offers institutional scholarships for many of our students. Learn more about their scholarship opportunities here. Additional financial aid is available for those who qualify in the form of loans, grants, federal work study, and military aid. Learn more in here Financial Options Guide.