The Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a doctorate focussing on business practice. It is a research title at a level equivelant to a Ph.D that requires significant coursework beyond the master's level (MBA).

The research focus of a DBA addresses applied business issues, with research being of both a practical and theoretical nature. The DBA research would provide professional outcomes that are related to the student's business or profession. A Ph.D is instead more concerned with developing theory and is thus suited to students looking to pursue an academic or research career.

Typical entry requirements for a DBA course include an MBA or management-related Master's degree. Usually this qualification would need to be coupled with significant managerial experience in order for the applicant to be allowed to enrol on the program.