Doctor of Business Administration

Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a research degree that provides an opportunity for experienced business professionals to undertake a course of independent supervised study that produces significant and original research outcomes relevant for professional business practice. The course facilitates the development of research abilities by increasing the business professional’s capacity to reflect upon and solve important contemporary business problems by applying appropriate theoretical frameworks, knowledge and methods.

Students will develop research, analytical, critical and communication skills enabling them to make original and significant contributions to professional practice. The DBA aims to produce responsible, intellectually independent, skilled and reflective professional practitioners, equipping them to contribute better to diverse work environments in the context of innovation and rapid change.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Students must have completed a MBA degree or Masters Degree in Business, or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or hold an international qualification deemed to be equivalent (as determined by NOOSR).
Students will normally have achieved a credit average (or equivalent) in their MBA (or equivalent) studies as a demonstration of their capacity to undertake postgraduate work at an advanced level.
In addition to acceptable academic qualifications, an applicant for admission shall:

have a minimum of five years of relevant business experience,

and be working in business or have access to business such that the practical requirements of the program and the research can be undertaken.

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essential set192 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects64 Credit Points

Compulsory subject 128 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Mixed

Part-time