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Charles Sturt University

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Doctor of Business Administration

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Business Administration enables significant contributions to business practice through innovative research, preparing students for leadership roles. It is part of an articulated study program.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$33,680 per year

About this course

Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration gives you the opportunity to make a significant contribution to business/professional practice by conducting innovative research.

Drive discovery and position yourself for leading roles in your industry.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

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.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Doctor of Business Administration gives you the opportunity to make a significant contribution to business/professional practice by conducting innovative research.

Advanced research skills

Beginning with a series of coursework subjects to build your research capability, you'll go on to develop an original research project and produce a thesis. Research areas on offer include management, marketing, organisational psychology, HR management, business strategy, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship and innovation, information management, economics and regional studies.

Industry relevance

Maintaining a strong industry focus, you will identify, analyse and propose solutions to a real-world problem confronting business. You are expected to be employed or have access to a business or public sector organisation to complete the practical components of your degree, such as data collection.

Leaders in research

You'll join a vibrant research community and complete your doctorate under the supervision of renowned discipline experts. As a doctoral candidate, you'll have access to a range of valuable learning experiences, such as regular research seminars, professional development workshops and a doctoral research symposium.

Career pathways

Completing the Doctor of Business Administration demonstrates that you have advanced research skills and the capacity to reflect on and solve contemporary business challenges. As a graduate, you could work in management or research in private or public sector organisations in roles such as business analyst, research analyst, manager of research operations or research consultant. With advanced discipline and professional knowledge, you'll have a strong case for promotion to senior managerial roles.

Course structure

Essential set (192 pts)Core subjects64 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningRES701Critical Issues in Research16 credit ptsRES702Research Methodology for Professional Practice16 credit ptsRES703Comprehensive Literature Review16 credit ptsRES704Research Proposal and Presentation16 credit ptsCompulsory subject 128 Credit PointsThesis128 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select the thesis subject that aligns with mode of study:

RES705Doctoral Thesis FT128 credit ptsRES706Doctoral Thesis PT128 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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