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Doctor of Business Administration
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Doctor of Business Administration
Graduates from the Doctor of Business Administration have demonstrated a capability to produce independent research that clearly makes an original and significant scholarly contribution to business professional practice. Graduates have developed a capacity to reflect upon and solve important contemporary business problems by applying appropriate theoretical frameworks, knowledge and methods. The degree consists of one-third coursework and two-thirds research.
- Award Names
- Availability
- Duration
- Admission
- Credit
- Graduation
- Course Structure
- Enrolment Pattern
The course includes the following awards:
Doctor of Business Administration DBA
Course Study Modes and Locations
Doctor of Business Administration (2904BA)
Distance Education - Uni Wide
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Normal course duration
Doctor of Business Administration
Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Admission criteria
CSU Admission PolicyStudents 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).
To gain entry to the program 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.
Graduation requirements
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Course Structure
The course consists of the following programs:
1) DBA coursework:
Each student must successfully complete four doctoral level subjects (for a total of 64 points):
DBA711 Research Issues in Business
DBA712 Research Methodology for Business
DBA713 Developing a Literature Review
DBA714 Business Specialisation Research
and;
2) DBA Thesis
The student, under the direction of the appointed supervisors, will identify, analyse and propose solutions to current problems confronting professional practice in business through the application of knowledge, thereby improving professional practice or understanding.
The original contribution to knowledge in a DBA thesis must encompass at least one of the following:
- demonstrating specialised research skills that enhance problem identification and problem solving in management or public policy;
- extending knowledge or change processes in business or professional practice;
- developing innovative approaches to the application of knowledge to the candidate's business or profession;
- identifying relationships between research and broader knowledge within the business field.
Students will enrol in one of the following research subjects during the period of their candidature:
DBA717 Thesis (Full-time) (128 Points)
DBA718 Thesis (Part-time) (128 Points)
Enrolment Pattern
Full Time
Session 1
DBA711 Research Issues in Business
DBA712 Research Methodology for Business
Session 2
DBA713 Developing a Literature Review
DBA714 Business Specialisation Research
Sessions 3 to 6
DBA717 Thesis (Full-time) (128 Points)
Part Time
Session 1
DBA711 Research Issues in Business
Session 2
DBA712 Research Methodology for Business
Session 3
DBA713 Developing a Literature Review
Session 4
DBA714 Business Specialisation Research
Sessions 5 to 12
DBA718 Thesis (part-time) (128 Points)
Contact
Current Students
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact your Course Director. You can find the name and contact details for your Course Director in your offer letter or contact your School office.
Prospective Students
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.
The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.