Doctor of Business Administration

*offered part-time only at Wollongong campus.

Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an advanced postgraduate research degree that focuses on professional business practice, providing practicing managers with research skills that can be applied to issues of organisational leadership. The course supports the School's research philosophy; to undertake innovative research of industrial or government relevance and significance. The DBA 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. The program provides students with 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

Students will have as a minimum, a good first degree, but more commonly a master degree, for example a Master of Business Administration. Work experience is advantageous to students in selecting appropriate topics and in access to data sources. However, students with a master's degree and limited work experience may be accepted.

Applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word proposal describing the candidate's preferred area of research interest. Research interests should be related to topics listed on the Sydney Business School website.

International applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements as set out at http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete six (6) subjects plus a thesis (a combined total of 144cps) according to the list below.

Course Program