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Doctor of Business Administration – Hospitality Leadership

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Doctor of Business Administration – Hospitality Leadership

Lead the future of hospitality with your online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Johnson & Wales University. This advanced degree program, launching in Spring 2026, is designed to prepare senior leaders to navigate industry disruption, solve complex business challenges, and drive innovation across the global hospitality sector. Johnson & Wales’ DBA with a concentration in Hospitality Leadership will allow you to build expertise in areas such as talent acquisition, sustainability, and real estate strategy, equipping you to lead transformative change in hotels, resorts, tourism, and beyond.

YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Design, conduct and present applied research that addresses practical business problems.
  • Employ advanced communication skills to share complex information, organizational vision and actionable guidelines within business environments.
  • Apply contemporary business leadership theories, knowledge of core business functions and evidenced-based practice to address issues faced by senior leadership.
  • Apply contemporary business theories, models and practices to improve the preparedness for solving current and future hospitality business challenges.

WHY EARN YOUR DBA ONLINE WITH JWU?

  • Curriculum that is comprehensive, career-focused and relevant
  • Industry-experienced, terminally-degreed faculty members
  • Online format designed to fit your schedule
  • No residency requirement
  • One-course-at-a-time curriculum structure — 7-week-long classes
  • Lock-step dissertation model guides you through dissertation process
  • Regional accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

As you pursue executive opportunities in the hospitality industry, ensure your leadership toolkit includes advanced research, strategic decision-making, and critical problem-solving skills. This program is designed to help you strengthen your ability to analyze complex challenges, develop data-driven solutions, and lead with confidence in dynamic business environments. Your coursework for this online Hospitality Leadership concentration covers advanced business concepts with a strong hospitality focus, including advanced communication, business analytics, crisis strategy, and more.

Do you have more questions about our online Doctor of Business Administration program and course offerings? Let us help. Click here to download the Program Handbook. Or fill out the form on this page and one of our admissions representatives will be in touch with you shortly to answer your questions.

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