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University faculty roles usually require a traditionally accredited doctorate with a defended dissertation. This program is built for practitioners, not for the tenure track.
Doctorate
Doctor of Business Administration
A doctoral business degree for $199 total tuition with flexible installment options: fourteen advanced practitioner courses and 210 credits, completed online around your executive schedule. Apply free — pay only after acceptance.
$199 total tuitionInstallments available14 courses210 credits1–3 years typical100% online
Overview
What the DBA is
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is ACLAS's premier executive credential. Covering fourteen advanced courses and 210 credits, it is meticulously designed for seasoned professionals, corporate directors, and senior consultants seeking doctoral-level authority without leaving their careers.
The curriculum spans organizational risk, change management, advanced corporate finance, economics of digital enterprises, and strategic operations. Assessment is modular and quiz-based, completed entirely online in English.
Priced at just USD 199 total tuition with flexible installment options available, the ACLAS DBA removes the multi-year residency hurdles of traditional $80,000+ doctorates, providing verifiable executive credentialing recognized worldwide.
- $199
- Total tuition (installments available)
- 14 courses
- 210 credits
- 1–3 years typical
- Typical duration
- English
- Taught in English, online
Honest fit check
Is the DBA for you?
We would rather you choose correctly than choose us. If any line on the right describes you, a different path will serve you better — and we say so upfront.
This fits if you…
- 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.
Look elsewhere if…
- You need a PhD aimed at a traditional academic career.
- You want live supervision or a residential research community.
- You need U.S. federal accreditation for your goals.
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 will learn
By the end of the DBA, you will be able to:
- 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.
What you receive
The documents behind the award
Completing the DBA produces three documents in the graduate's name. These are representative samples of each one.
Degree certificate
The award itself, issued in the graduate's name with the program, the date of completion and a unique certificate ID.
Academic transcript
The full academic record: every course completed, the grade awarded, credit hours and the final academic standing.
Letter of recommendation
A signed statement of the graduate's capabilities, issued alongside the award and useful when an employer or university asks for supporting documentation.
- Digital and included — the certificate and transcript come with tuition, no extra document fee.
- Verifiable — each carries a unique certificate ID that employers can check free online.
- Shareable — built for LinkedIn profiles, CVs and job applications.
- Permanent record — ACLAS maintains the verified completion record behind every credential ID.
Admission requirements
Entry requirements
Before you apply, make sure you meet the following requirements for the Doctor of Business Administration. They are checked with your application.
- 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
Program details
Tuition and payment
$199 total tuition · Flexible installment options
Tuition covers every course in the program with zero hidden per-credit fees. Pay in full upfront or choose flexible 2- or 4-stage installment plans.
Total program tuition
$199one-time full payment or flexible installments · 14 courses · 210 credits
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Installments
| Plan | Payments |
|---|---|
| Two installments | $60 / $139 |
| Four installments | $30 / $40 / $50 / $79 |
Two- and four-installment plans are available for all admitted students worldwide with no credit checks or bank loan applications required. 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. Recognition of ACLAS credentials varies by jurisdiction, institution and employer — read the full record.
Alumni
DBA graduates
Graduates of the DBA on fitting study around work, what the assessment felt like, and where the credential proved useful.
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.
Quotations reproduced verbatim from student feedback published by the college; selected for length.
Timeline
What the timeline looks like
There are no term dates, so the timeline is yours to set. For illustration, here is how long 14 courses take at three different paces.
| Your pace | You finish in about |
|---|---|
| One course every 4 weeks | 13 months |
| One course every 8 weeks | 26 months |
| One course every 12 weeks | 39 months |
Illustrative only — your pace may differ; the typical completion window is 1–3 years typical. There is no penalty for finishing faster or taking longer.
Fit check
Who the DBA is not for
A program that is honest about its limits is easier to trust. If any of these describe your situation, check first — or choose a different path.
You want a research degree
There is no thesis or dissertation requirement — assessment is by multiple-choice quiz. If you want supervised research, choose a research-based program.
You need a license to practice
Regulated professions usually require a government-recognized degree. Confirm with the licensing board before you enroll.
Questions
DBA questions
The questions applicants ask about this program specifically.
Can I start a DBA without a master's degree?
No. We state 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 one to three years for the fourteen courses and 210 credits. The program is self-paced, so you may finish sooner or take longer.
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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