Doctor of Business Administration

Program summary
Award abbreviation: DBA
Degree type: higher degree by research program
Mode of study: internal / external
Duration: 1½ years minimum, 4 years maximum full-time; 3 years minimum, 8 years maximum part-time
Commencement: students can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Program code: BU921

CRICOS code: 033994B

• the program provides an option for students with coursework Masters degrees to continue studying to doctoral level (previously this path was unavailable, as students typically did not meet the entry requirements for a PhD)
  
• entry to the program requires extensive management experience and builds on this experience and so is more suitable for students from a business background who intend to remain in business
  
• while the thesis is still a rigorous piece of research, it specifically caters for the needs of practising business managers with a clear focus on business applications
  

• hold an MBA, MBus or equivalent degree from a recognised university at credit level or above, including a suitable research methodology course
  
• have at least five years work experience preferably at managerial level
  
• have a level of English satisfactory to complete postgraduate study including a substantial thesis
  
• be able to meet staff overseas or come to the campus on the Sunshine Coast at least twice per year
  
• provide a half to one page document commenting on your research area of interest for the degree
  

1. Prospective applicants wishing to undertake a DBA will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the Faculty of Business.
   
2. For further information, refer to the Rules for the Degree Doctor of Business Administration.
   
3. Refer to the research areas for the Faculty of Business.

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