Doctor of Business Administration

Overview

The DBA is an advanced postgraduate research degree that focuses on professional business practice, providing experienced 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. The course is designed to build on the existing strengths of the participants and provide a formal educational opportunity for them to develop and apply business research skills, enhance their understanding of contemporary management theories, and gain a competitive advantage in business.

Entry Requirements

Students will have as a minimum, a relevant first degree, but more commonly a Masters 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 Masters degree and limited work experience may be accepted.

Applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word proposal which should outline the main focus of the applicant's research interest, a commentary on important and recent literature in this area, and a discussion of why this is an important area of research. All proposals must acknowledge sources correctly. Proposals may be checked using a plagiarism checking system. 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/future/international/index.html

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

Other Information

Additional information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/sbs/index.html or email sbs@uow.edu.au