Online learning pioneer introduces DBA program to offer professionals a flexible path to an advanced degree
WATERBURY, Conn. – (April 15, 2025) – Building on a 25-year legacy of excellence in online education, Post University has launched its fully online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, designed to prepare business professionals with the advanced skills needed to drive innovation, shape strategy, and deliver real-world solutions. Enrollment is now open for the DBA program.
The 36-month DBA program offers a broad-based, 63-credit curriculum focused on leadership, applied research, and problem-solving. The DBA degree offers four areas of specialization, two online residencies, and four one-credit mentoring courses designed to provide individualized academic and professional guidance throughout the program. The curriculum culminates in a dissertation in practice, allowing students to apply research to functional business challenges, ensuring their education has immediate relevance.
“This program is designed with working professionals in mind,” said Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., chief academic officer and provost at Post University. “Our courses emphasize practical application, leadership development, and research, allowing students to apply what they learn directly to their workplaces. The flexibility of the fully online format empowers professionals to advance their education from anywhere, on their own schedule, without putting their careers or personal commitments on hold.”
Students will gain exposure to the necessary skills they may use to formulate research-driven solutions to complex business problems, develop ethical business strategies, and lead teams and organizations in a rapidly changing global environment.
With 135 years of innovation, Post University solidifies its position as one of Connecticut’s first institutions to embrace online learning, continuing to lead in accessible, forward-thinking education with the addition of the DBA program.
Enrollment for online classes beginning on April 28, 2025 is now open. To learn more about the new DBA program at Post, please visit https://post.edu/academics/online-graduate-degrees/doctor-of-business-administration-dba/.