

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Saint Leo University is offered online as an advanced degree that provides graduates with the research, critical analysis, and application skills to make intellectual contributions to their fields of business study. This program leverages Saint Leo's expertise in delivering flexible graduate programs that are student-centered, application oriented, and outcomes driven.
The online DBA prepares graduates for teaching and academic leadership.
Graduates of the online DBA will gain an in-depth understanding of the functional business areas, practical skills for leading within an organization, and methods for shaping responsible leaders.
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
Saint Leo DBA graduates find employment in industry and education professions. Opportunities for research and practical application of business theory are plentiful.
Career | Growth | Salary |
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Postsecondary Teacher | 12% (Faster than average) | $80,560 per year |
Administrative Manager | 9% (As fast as average) | $98,890 per year |
Executive Manager | 8% (As fast as average) | $107,680 per year |
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020.
Saint Leo University’s Donald R. Tapia College of Business provides a values-centered education that develops tomorrow’s business leaders. Our students create a personal legacy of character and integrity, developing into responsible global citizens ready to contribute to society across numerous fields. As the largest Catholic business College in the U.S., students find flexible degree program options at University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.
From associate to doctoral offerings, our accredited degree programs infuse student-centered teaching, future-paced research, entrepreneurial leadership, and professional networking opportunities. Students have opportunities to publish papers in esteemed academic journals, present original research at national conferences, and travel around the world to learn about the complexities of overseas markets. Faculty bring decades of practical experience to the coursework, ensuring students are on the cutting edge of their desired field to achieve career success.
As a working professional, the DBA program at Saint Leo University was an absolutely perfect fit. I achieved my terminal degree in a little over three years, while working full-time, and made some really great friends along the way.
Dr. Audrey Hirst, Vice President at Lake Michigan Credit Union and Adjunct Finance Professor at Baker College
“The DBA program at Saint Leo has been an excellent experience, providing me a great education while allowing me the flexibility to work full time.”
Sheretta Pearson, Project Manager, Cigna Healthcare
“The DBA program at Saint Leo University has allowed me to discover my potential as an entrepreneur by creating opportunities, innovating, and giving back to my community.”
Javier Yépez Vargas, Spanish Translator at Democracy Works
Carissa Garza is a native of Detroit, Michigan and attended The University of Michigan – Ann Arbor where she earned her B.A. in International Relations with a pre-med concentration. Her journey led her to Saint Leo University and she earned an MBA in project management in 2018.
Currently, Carissa is in the DBA program at Saint Leo University. She holds many titles – student, wife, and project manager but her favorite is mother. Carissa has successfully maintained all A’s while working full-time, homeschooling her children and volunteering with church. Carissa is two classes away from Dissertation phase and continues to be a life long scholar.
“SLU gives access to flexible course options in addition to dedicated faculty, and that dynamic combination drives student success”
Carissa Garza
Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.
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