Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an advanced postgraduate research degree that focuses on professional business practice, providing managers with research skills that can be applied to issues of organisational leadership. The course is designed to provide a framework that will enable participants to expand their knowledge in one or more business areas, drawing on the disciplinary expertise of faculties across campus. In addition, the program provides students the opportunity to undertake an independent research project, by completing a thesis. The course is designed to build on the existing strengths of the participants and provide a formal educational opportunity for them to demonstrate managerial capacities and gain a competitive advantage in business.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Bachelor degree with a minimum of Class II (Division 2) honours or a coursework masters with average of 65 per cent plus minimum of three years relevant experience at professional/ managerial level and the ability to access appropriate industry sectors so that research requirements can be met. English language entry criteria as per PhD.

Course Requirements

The coursework component consists of 4 subjects (48cps) according to the study sequence listed below. Candidates must successfully complete the coursework component of the degree with no less than 65% average, and with no less than 65% in TBS998 Proposal and Defence, to proceed with the research component of the degree.

To complete the thesis component that accounts for two thirds of the degree, candidates are to enrol in either of the thesis subjects listed below.

Course Program

Other Information

For further information regarding courses offered at the Graduate School of Business and Professional Development and contact details visit our website at www.uow.edu.au/bized/