Why study a Doctor of Business Administration online at Athabasca University?
Elevate your research skills and managerial expertise with Athabasca University's online Doctor of Business Administration program. Achieve professional advancement and leadership in the business world.
Learn anytime, anywhere
At Athabasca University, our courses fit your busy life. Study when you can, wherever you are, with this 100% online degree.
Top-notch accreditation
We're proud to have top accreditations from the Government of Alberta, Universities Canada (UC), and Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Our Faculty of Business also holds AACSB accreditation, placing us among the elite 6% of business schools worldwide. This distinguished accreditation, known as the gold standard in the industry, is a testament to the rigor and depth of our program, and the high-quality education it provides.
We're here for you
Even though we're an online university, we're always close by. We offer support like counselling, advice, tutoring, and an active online community.
Program delivery
All courses are online grouped studies, delivered asynchronously, with defined start and end dates. The program also includes a 1-week on-site research workshop, held in Edmonton, Alberta, once a year for the first 3 years. You should plan to spend at least 25 hours per week on your studies.
Career outcomes
Graduates of this degree may choose to pursue any of the following careers:
- University professor
- Business research chair
- Investment analyst
- Venture capitalist
- Economic consultant
- Business analyst
- Policy analyst
- Chief executive officer (CEO)
- Chief operating officer (COO)
- Chief financial officer (CFO)
- Chief marketing officer (CMO)
- Chief human resources officer (CHRO)
- Chief strategy officer (CSO)
- Chief supply chain officer (CSCO)
- Chief innovation officer (CIO)
- Chief sales officer (CSO)
