Accredited Online Doctoral Degree Programs
June 24, 2023 2026-09-25 13:02Accredited Online Doctoral Degree Programs
Online Doctoral Degree Programs
Doctoral study represents the highest level of academic education, combining advanced subject knowledge with independent inquiry, applied research, and the development of original ideas. It is suited to experienced professionals who want to examine complex issues in greater depth and contribute new knowledge or research-informed solutions within their field.
Online doctoral programs are available in TESOL, Management, International Business, Sustainable Management, and Entrepreneurship. Students can pursue advanced study that connects theory with professional practice, while developing the research, analytical, and leadership capabilities required for doctoral-level work.
Explore Our Doctoral Degree Programs
Akio Morita School of Business
DBA in Management
Develop advanced expertise in management, strategic leadership, organizational decision-making, and applied research.
- Duration
- About 3 years, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $37,465 · $1,500 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 60 credit hours
- Structure
- 15 courses plus a four-term dissertation, across 20 terms
Akio Morita School of Business
DBA in International Business
Examine global business, international management, and cross-border strategy through advanced doctoral study.
- Duration
- About 3 years, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $37,465 · $1,500 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 60 credit hours
- Structure
- 15 courses plus a four-term dissertation, across 20 terms
Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute
DBA in Sustainable Management
Explore sustainability, strategic management, and long-term organizational value through advanced business research.
- Duration
- About 3 years, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $37,465 · $1,500 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 60 credit hours
- Structure
- 15 courses plus a four-term dissertation, across 20 terms
Carland Entrepreneurship Institute
DBA in Entrepreneurship
Advance your understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, and venture development through doctoral research.
- Duration
- About 3 years, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $37,465 · $1,500 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 60 credit hours
- Structure
- 15 courses plus a four-term dissertation, across 20 terms
Graduate School of Education
Ed.D. in TESOL
Advance your expertise in TESOL through doctoral research, educational leadership, and language education.
- Duration
- Under 4 years, in nine-week courses
- Tuition
- $49,275 · $2,000 per course
- Next start
- Every 10 weeks
- Format
- Weekly live webcam class, plus two four-day residential sessions
- Credits
- 76 units
- Structure
- 19 courses over 19 terms, including a 12-unit dissertation
Compare Doctoral Degree Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Credits | Entry requirement | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education in TESOL | Doctoral | Under 4 years | 76 units | A master’s in TESOL, applied linguistics or a relevant area of education, a 3.0 GPA and four years’ TESOL experience | $49,275 |
| DBA in International Business | Doctoral | About 3 years | 60 credit hours | A completed MBA; a 3.0 GPA maintained to graduate | $37,465 |
| DBA in Sustainable Management | Doctoral | About 3 years | 60 credit hours | A completed MBA; a 3.0 GPA maintained to graduate | $37,465 |
| DBA in Entrepreneurship | Doctoral | About 3 years | 60 credit hours | A completed MBA; a 3.0 GPA maintained to graduate | $37,465 |
| DBA in Management | Doctoral | About 3 years | 60 credit hours | A completed MBA; a 3.0 GPA maintained to graduate | $37,465 |
doctoral programs in TESOL, Management, International Business, Sustainable Management, and Entrepreneurship.
Meet Our Faculty
Learn from experienced academics and professionals who bring subject expertise, research, and real-world perspective into the classroom.
Robert Robertson, Ph.D.
Kwok Shum, Ph.D.
Rod Ellis, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and architect of Anaheim University’s Ed.D. in TESOL. Internationally recognized scholar and recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for the Best Book in Applied Linguistics
