Lawrence Tech launches two groundbreaking, fully online programs in health sciences and business administration

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the launch of two innovative, fully online doctoral degree program, the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS) and the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

Officials at LTU, a nationally renowned, technologically focused, and comprehensive doctoral university, said the new programs reflect LTU’s long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge, leadership, and innovation through its longtime motto, “Theory and Practice.”

Designed for driven professionals ready to lead in a digital world, both programs blend flexible online delivery, technology-infused curricula, and real-world research to prepare students for the highest levels of impact across healthcare and business.

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS): Leading healthcare in the digital era

Created for clinicians, educators, and administrators, LTU’s DHS program emphasizes digital health, data-informed decision-making, and equity-driven leadership. Graduates will be equipped to transform patient outcomes, lead systemic innovation, and advance health policy—from wherever they are in the world. The DHS program is the first in Michigan.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA): Strategic innovation at the intersection of technology and leadership

The DBA is tailored for executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants who want to lead organizations through technological disruption and digital transformation. With a focus on applied research, emerging technologies, and strategic leadership, the program empowers professionals to solve complex business challenges and shape the future of industry.

Signature features of both programs:

• 100% online delivery—learn anytime, anywhere with asynchronous, flexible coursework.
• Technological eminence—deep integration of AI, big data, digital platforms, and innovation strategy.
• Applied research—dissertations or capstone projects grounded in real-world issues and impact.
• World-class faculty—courses taught by experienced scholar-practitioners and industry leaders.
• Global learning network—collaborate with a diverse cohort of professionals from around the world.

“These new doctoral programs represent the next chapter in LTU’s 92-year legacy of producing industry-leading, transformative professionals,” said LTU President Tarek Sobh, Ph.D. “They are designed not just to prepare individuals for a changing world—but to empower them to lead that change, whether in healthcare systems or global enterprises.”

Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 cohort at ltu.edu/apply/. For more information visit www.ltu.edu/programs/doctor-of-health-sciences or www.ltu.edu/programs/doctor-of-business-administration-dba/.

To sign up for virtual open houses for either program, visit https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/DBA for the DBA and at https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/DHS for the DHS.

The DHS program is 54 credit hours spread among 18 courses, with modules lasting eight weeks. The courses build toward the completion of a quality improvement project to develop research skills aimed at improving healthcare while also ensuring students develop critical thinking, decision-making, and project management skills.

The DBA program is a 54-credit hour doctoral degree structured over three years, consisting of 30 credits of coursework and 24 credits of dissertation research. The curriculum is designed to enhance leadership, strategic thinking, and evidence-based decision-making, while equipping students with the research and analytical skills to address complex business challenges and contribute to academic or industry knowledge.

Lawrence Technological University is one of only 13 independent, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932, and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as Specs@LTU as part of its growing Center for Professional Development. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 11% of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation’s top 10%. U.S. News and World Report lists it in the top tier of best Midwest colleges. LTU is also listed in the Princeton Review’s “America’s Best 390 Colleges 2025,” which includes the nation’s top 15% of colleges and universities. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.