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Doctor of Business Administration
A doctoral-level business program for senior practitioners: fourteen courses and 210 credits, researched and completed online around a full-time role.
$199 one-time14 courses210 credits3–5 years typical100% online
Overview
What the DBA is
The DBA is ACLAS's most demanding award. It runs to fourteen courses and 210 credits — the largest credit load in the college's portfolio — and it is designed for people who already hold a master's degree and want doctoral-level depth without leaving their post.
The course sequence moves from core managerial disciplines through risk, change and financial concepts into strategy and operations. Assessment is by multiple-choice quiz across each course, delivered entirely online and in English.
Because the program is self-paced, the practical question is stamina rather than scheduling. ACLAS publishes a typical completion window of three to five years, which reflects the volume of credit rather than any fixed timetabled requirement.
- $199
- One-time tuition
- 14 courses
- 210 credits
- 3–5 years typical
- Typical duration
- English
- Taught in English, online
Curriculum
14 courses, 210 credits
This is the complete published curriculum. Every course listed is required, and there are no elective choices to make.
—Marketing Essentials Course
—Human Resource Management
—Marketing Communication
—International Business
—Essential Management and Communication Skills
—Risk Management
—Finance and Accounting
—Basic Project Management
—Leadership and Team Development
—Economics and Internet Business
—Change Management
—Financial Concepts
—Accounting Principles
—Strategy and Operations
Learning outcomes
What you should be able to do afterwards
These are the outcomes ACLAS publishes for the DBA.
- Frame organizational problems as researchable questions.
- Apply advanced analytical and critical-thinking methods to business evidence.
- Provide strategic leadership at board and executive level.
- Design and evaluate interventions in complex operating environments.
Who it suits
Who the DBA is for
- Senior managers and directors preparing for executive leadership.
- Consultants who need doctoral-level credibility and method.
- Educators and public-sector leaders working on organizational change.
- Master's graduates who want a doctorate without a research-residency model.
Admission requirements
What you need before you start
These are the entry requirements ACLAS publishes for the Doctor of Business Administration. They are checked at application rather than at enrollment, so it is worth reading them first.
- A master's degree or equivalent.
- Proficiency in written and oral English.
- No exceptions: extensive professional experience cannot substitute for the master's-level entry requirement.
Program facts
At a glance
Tuition and payment
$199, paid once
Tuition covers every course in the program. There is no per-credit billing and no separate graduation fee.
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Installments
| Plan | Payments |
|---|---|
| Two installments | Available |
| Four installments | Available |
Two- and four-installment plans are available for every program. A $2 processing fee is charged per installment, and all fees must be settled before you apply for degree approval.
Optional services
Accreditation and recognition.ACLAS holds institutional accreditation from EAHEA and QAHE, ISO 29995:2021 certification through AQS Certifications, and is a CPD-accredited provider in the United Kingdom. ACLAS is not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and is not regulated by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC). ACLAS does not admit Georgia residents. Recognition of ACLAS credentials varies by jurisdiction, institution and employer — read the full record.
Alumni
DBA graduates
Quotations from alumni of this program, as published.
Wonderful learning experience! A tailored curriculum let me balance work and study. Proud Atlanta Alumnus.
An exceptional journey. The modern, interdisciplinary curriculum fostered critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness.
Starting with the fundamentals was challenging, but the practical learning taught me how leadership and financial responsibility drive success.
Questions
DBA questions
The questions applicants ask about this program specifically.
Can I start a DBA without a master's degree?
No. ACLAS states this requirement without exceptions — professional experience, however extensive, is not accepted as a substitute for a master's degree or equivalent.
How long does the DBA take?
ACLAS publishes a typical completion window of three to five years for the fourteen courses and 210 credits. The program is self-paced, so a faster or slower route is possible.
How is the DBA assessed?
Each course is assessed by multiple-choice quiz. There is no thesis requirement published in the program structure on aclas.college.
What does the DBA cost?
USD 199 as a one-time payment for the full program. An installment option is available with a USD 2 processing fee per installment.
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