What is a DBA degree?

A DBA or Doctor of Business Administration is a terminal degree that incorporates theoretical coursework with applied research. Designed for those who have an MBA or business-related master’s degree, a DBA distinguishes you as an experienced professional who has reached the highest level of business education and practical expertise.

What can you do with a DBA in Business Intelligence?

An online DBA in Business Intelligence integrates critical leadership skills, applied research, and data-driven strategy so you can thrive in an economy that relies on interdisciplinary collaboration in roles such as: Academic, Consultant, Entrepreneur, Executive, Government Analyst.

Do I need to write a dissertation for the DBA program?

Marymount’s online DBA includes an applied dissertation aligned with your current interests or professional aspirations. You will take business, innovation, leadership and technology (BILT) coursework in parallel with research courses. Starting in the first semester, you will build, write, and complete your dissertation throughout your studies.

How long will it take for me to complete the program?

This part-time program is 100% online and requires 36 credit hours to graduate. It is possible to complete this degree within three years.

How much does the program cost?

The online DBA in Business Intelligence program costs $1,190 per credit hour, for a total program investment of $42,840.

Is the DBA faculty professional and accomplished?

Washington, D.C. is home to the most educated workforce in the country. Build your network as you learn from our elite, talented community of professors who are connected to the real world. Marymount faculty are socially conscious, culturally diverse, and passionate about teaching.

Is the DBA a good investment?

Marymount’s DBA offers a unique focus on business intelligence that incorporates in-demand skills such as AI, business intelligence, digital transformation, and creative problem-solving. You will be equipped to make decisions and lead in an ever-changing economy—so that you can address the challenges of today and the future.

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Student Spotlight: Jennifer Bates

Jennifer Bates What made you choose Marymount University for the pursuit of your Doctorate?

"Being able to say that I myself am an expert in both business and technology, as well as how they intersect, makes me much better aligned with how those businesses view themselves—and how I fit into that culture and necessary skill sets."

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Prepare for what’s next with a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Rapid technological advancements are transforming the business world. Marymount University’s online DBA in Business Intelligence expands your ability to navigate current and future challenges facing businesses, governments, and nonprofits in this “what’s next?” economy.

Elevate your understanding and agility at the intersection of business, data, innovation, and technology. This online program can help you harness the power of technology and data insights so that you can make the high-level data-driven decisions needed to lead with advanced knowledge, vision, and clarity.

Earning a DBA degree will position you as an agile leader who is at the forefront of an ever-changing economy—through actionable research that advances the field of business intelligence and its applications in the real world.

Why Marymount?

Our interdisciplinary online DBA program is highly personalized, allowing you to conduct original applied research directly related to your career goals. There are no residencies required so you can advance your career, without putting it on hold, in our fully online and part-time format.

Marymount’s online DBA in Business Intelligence is:

Cost-effective: This part-time program costs $1,190 per credit hour, for a total program investment of $42,840.
Accelerated: With intakes in the fall and spring, it is possible to complete 36 credit hours needed to graduate in just under three years (8 terms).
Connected: Build connections with diverse, accomplished, and supportive faculty based in the nation’s capital, home to the most educated workforce in the country.*

*Ranking America's Most Educated Cities, Bloomberg

What are the admissions requirements?

All applicants must have an MBA, a master’s degree in a business specialty field, or a master's degree in IT, from an accredited college or university, as well as 5-10 years of professional experience.

To apply, you must complete an online interview and submit: