Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) has been designed to develop highly skilled, critical thinking and practical managers who can also read, carry out and apply the results of a research initiative.
Are you an experienced professional who desires to achieve academic excellence and be a leader in your field? The University of Notre Dame Australia Doctor of Business Administration is a three-year or equivalent part-time program dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture.
Entry Requirements
The following criteria apply to students seeking admission to the Professional Doctorate program:
The Pro Vice Chancellor - Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Business Administration Award.
Applicants to the Doctor of Business Administration Award are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or
Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; or
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or
Possession of a Master of Philosophy; or
In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.
An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following:
have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice;
have the support of an industry or professional mentor.
You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
