Doctor of Business Administration - International
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-08 | - |
| 2024-02-26 | - |
Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration program empowers professionals to conduct innovative research and drive discovery in business and professional practice. Through coursework and an original research project, students develop advanced research capabilities and prepare for leadership roles in their industries. The program offers flexible online delivery options and a comprehensive curriculum covering various business disciplines.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Business Administration provides an opportunity to make a significant contribution to business/professional practice by conducting innovative research.
Objectives:
- Drive discovery and position yourself for leading roles in your industry.
Program Description:
- The program is part of an articulated program of study, allowing you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Outline:
Content:
- Management
- Marketing
- Organizational psychology
- HR management
- Business strategy
- Accounting
- Finance
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Information management
- Economics
- Regional studies
Structure:
- Coursework subjects to build research capability
- Development of an original research project
- Production of a thesis
Course Schedule:
- Online
- Next session start: July 8, 2024
- Session 1: February 26, 2024 (Online)
- Session 2: July 8, 2024 (Online)
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
- RES701 Critical Issues in Research (16 credit pts): Explores the nature of research, research design, and research methods.
- RES702 Research Methodology for Professional Practice (16 credit pts): Provides a comprehensive overview of research methodologies used in business and professional practice.
- RES703 Comprehensive Literature Review (16 credit pts): Develops skills in conducting a comprehensive literature review, identifying research gaps, and developing a research proposal.
- RES704 Research Proposal and Presentation (16 credit pts): Guides students in developing a research proposal and presenting it to an academic audience.
- RES705 Doctoral Thesis FT (128 credit pts): For full-time students, involves the completion of an original research project and the production of a thesis.
Careers:
- Graduates can work in management or research in private or public sector organizations in roles such as business analyst, research analyst, manager of research operations, or research consultant.
Charles Sturt University
Overview:
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a public university in Australia. It offers a wide range of academic programs and services to students.
Entry requirements
Students 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). 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.
Language requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
