Doctor of Business Administration

Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) develops highly skilled, critical thinking and practical managers who can read, carry out and apply the results of a research initiative. The DBA will enable you to concentrate on practical situations as well as the sensitive aspects which are inescapable in the conduct of business.

You'll start by studying a Graduate Certificate in Business Research (6 months full-time or up to 2 years part-time), which will give you the skills and knowledge you need to confidently progess your thesis. Once you complete your graduate certificate, you'll then enrol in your thesis unit (3 years full-time or 6 years part-time). Please note that you must achieve a course-weighted average of 70% in your graduate certificate to enrol in your thesis unit.

Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally. Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.

• apply discipline specific theories, concepts, models, frameworks and/ or principles to address contemporary business challenges
• critique business practices in the light of relevant theories, concepts, models, frameworks and/ or principles
• apply appropriate research methodologies to help solve contemporary business and/ or industry problems.
• select appropriate technologies and recognise their advantages and limitations in undertaking research, data collection and analysis
• design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to professional practice by helping to solve contemporary business challenges
• demonstrate the capacity to have superior oral and written communications skills relevant to both business, industry and a range of stakeholder audiences
• recognise internal and external influences on business and recommend decisions that demonstrate social inclusivity and responsible ethical judgements