Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Information Systems
Drive Innovation Through Information Systems
Lead the future of digital innovation, enterprise technology, and organizational transformation with Capitol Technology University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Information Systems. This advanced doctoral program prepares experienced professionals to research, design, and advance the integrated information systems that organizations rely on to collect, manage, process, and leverage data, information, knowledge, and digital services in today’s global economy.
The DBA in Information Systems prepares professionals to become leaders capable of addressing complex technological and business challenges in highly competitive local, national, and global markets. Students conduct high-level original research while advancing the development, implementation, and strategic use of information systems across modern organizations. Graduates contribute meaningful new knowledge to the rapidly evolving information systems field.
What You’ll Learn
- Advanced information systems theory and organizational technology strategy
- Research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and scholarly inquiry
- Emerging technologies, digital transformation, and innovative business applications
- Organizational performance improvement through technology integration
- Global trends in information systems and enterprise innovation
- Scholarly writing, publishing, and dissemination of original research
- Applied problem-solving through independent, research-driven study
- Innovative approaches to systems design, implementation, and management
- Leadership, governance, and strategic decision-making in technology-focused organizations
Whether your goal is to lead enterprise technology initiatives, influence information systems strategy, or contribute groundbreaking research to the discipline, the DBA in Information Systems equips you with the expertise to shape the future of business and technology.
This DBA program is for current professionals or those with experience in the information systems sector. Students will pursue a deep proficiency in this area using interdisciplinary methodologies, cutting-edge courses, and dynamic faculty. As your DBA progresses, you will move through a series of progression points and review stages by your academic advisor. This ensures that you are engaged in a process of research that will lead to the production of a high-quality thesis and on track to completion. Following submission of your DBA thesis, your presentation will be assessed by an expert in your field.
Why Capitol?
Expert Guidance in Doctoral Research
Learn from experienced professionals who combine academic expertise with real-world insight. Our faculty and dissertation chairs will provide the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research and build credentials in the field.
Proven Academic Excellence
Study at a university renowned for its industry-focused curriculum in high-demand fields and gain access to extensive research resources through our online/on-campus library.
Flexible Online Learning
Our doctoral programs are offered 100% online, with no on-campus classes or residencies required, allowing you the flexibility needed to balance your studies and career.
Career Opportunities
Market demand for Information Systems expertise
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment for information systems specialists and roles closely aligned with information technology will grow 15% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations, due to the current and ongoing need for remote and digital work and educational platforms.
Degree Details
This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research.
The student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Boards.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are subject to change.
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit) | $970 | $980 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (active duty, per credit) | $875 | $875 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (retired, per credit) | $925 | $925 |
| Information Technology Fee (per credit) | $45 | $55 |
| Application Fee (waived for Capitol Tech master's graduates) | $100 | $100 |
High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.