Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration is a high-level, business-oriented doctoral research program. If you are a business professional and already have a Masters degree such as a Master of Business Administration degree, the Doctor of Business Administration will extend and develop your theoretical and empirical understanding to enable you to identify and resolve business challenges in both the private and public sectors.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Specialisation courses 4 units

plus Research coursework4 units

plus Research dissertation16 units

Total24 units

Course codeCourse name

Specialisation Courses:4 coursework courses from the Master of Business Administration specialisation courses

Research Coursework: 

BUS8401Research Methodology 1 

BUS8402Research Methodology 2 

BUS8403Research Methodology 3 

BUS8404Research Methodology 4 

Research Dissertation Courses:

MGT9601Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation A2

MGT9602Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation B2

MGT9603Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation C2 

MGT9604Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation D2

MGT9605Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation E2

MGT9606Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation F2

MGT9607Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation G2 

MGT9608Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation H2

Footnotes

2 2 units.

Entry requirements

• A coursework masters degree or equivalent level from a recognised institution1
• 5 years full-time equivalent work experience, including at least 2 years full-time equivalent work experience in a managerial position1
• Submission of a satisfactory preliminary research proposal, as determined by the Higher Degrees Review and Admissions Committee1

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

• A coursework masters degree or equivalent level from a recognised institution1
• 5 years full-time equivalent work experience, including at least 2 years full-time equivalent work experience in a managerial position1
• Submission of a satisfactory preliminary research proposal, as determined by the Higher Degrees Review and Admissions Committee1

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.