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University of Tasmania

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Doctor of Business Administration

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Business Administration is a professional doctorate consisting of a rigorous program of advanced study and research, designed specifically to meet the needs of management professionals on issues of contemporary professional management practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Course Code
C9C

About this course

The Doctor of Business Administration is a professional doctorate consisting of a rigorous program of advanced study and research, designed specifically to meet the needs of management professionals on issues of contemporary professional management practice. It is designed to enable participants to pursue higher degree research within the context of their role in the workplace and to receive academic support and recognition.

The course normally takes up to three years of full time equivalent (EFT)* and consists of coursework components and;

  • either a supervised research project and completion of a thesis, circa 50-60,000 words, written in English,
  • or a portfolio of published papers and a substantial integrated overview of the research, 50-60,000 words, written in English.

This award is independently assessed by a minimum of two examiners external to the University on the successful completion of the dissertation or portfolio of published papers and coursework components.

The campus of study will vary depending on the location of the candidate, the supervisor and the research field.

The research topic will reflect the interests of the candidate, their workplace and the expertise of their supervisors. To find an expert in your field of interest, see the Web Access Research Portal (WARP) site.

To apply, see the Graduate Research site: http://www.utas.edu.au/research/graduate-research/future-candidates/how-to-apply for application information.

* A full time workload refers to a loading of 1.0, or an equivalent part time loading of 0.5

Career pathways

The DBA is designed for managers who wish to prepare for a leadership role in the private or public sectors. Successful completion of the DBA provides graduates with a substantial background in relevant management theory, research and practice that should enhance their ability to plan and manage successfully in an increasingly complex and turbulent national and international environment, and within a framework of societal values.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Tasmania.
74.3%
Overall satisfaction
76%
Skill scale
65.2%
Teaching scale
87.9%
Employed full-time
$109k
Average salary