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Online Business and Leadership Doctoral Programs

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A Top Choice for Purpose-Driven Leaders

Advance Your Expertise: Create meaningful change with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or PhD in Organizational Leadership from Alliant.

Lead in the AI-Enabled Economy: Our AI-integrated curriculum is uniquely positioned to provide you with the leadership strategy and knowledge to leverage human-AI collaboration in the  AI era.

Hands-On Experience: Our ConsultEX platform provides you with real consulting, teaching and research experience. Gain practical insights, holistic professional development, and global business skills through hands-on coursework guided by experienced faculty.

Flexible Ways to Learn: Explore flexible learning options offered online or on campus in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Advance Your Expertise: Prepare to drive strategy and operational excellence, or build and inspire high-performing teams.

Why Choose Alliant International University?

100-Year Legacy of Impact: The California School of Management and Leadership (CSML) is built on the century-plus legacy of Alliant, training and empowering leaders to create meaningful change.

Top Accreditation: Our programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), one of the nation’s leading specialized accrediting bodies for business education.

Personalized Mentorship: Accelerate your growth with individual attention in a small class setting as you form strong relationships with peers and renowned faculty.

Empowering Community: Belong to a passionate, supportive community that values all the things that make you unique.

Global Alumni Network: Our network of alumni is transforming the world, one industry, one community, one family, and one individual at a time.

$10,000 Grant Available

Alliant is proud to offer the Venture Forward Grant, a $10,000 award designed to support newly enrolled students pursuing their Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership or Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degrees. Only 25 grants are available — apply today to be considered for this award.

Explore Management and Leadership Doctoral Programs

  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
  • PhD in Organizational Leadership

“Getting selected for the PhD program at Alliant was my most rewarding experience. I chose my university because it was an establishment that would give me an excellent education. My courses challenge me daily, and I am working hard to earn my degree.”

—Rinal P.

Accreditation

  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Alliant is a private university accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). We are an equal opportunity employer and educator. Please note that not all programs are available at every campus, online, or to residents of every state. For our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please go to our website at www.alliant.edu/consumer-information. Alliant holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for its PhD in Organizational Leadership, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and MS in Data Analytics degree programs.