UWA Handbooks 2012 - Courses

Course overviews

Doctor of Business Administration (40830)


The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the Student Rules.

Course typeDoctorate
StatusCurrent
Intake periodsThroughout the year
DescriptionThe Doctor of Business Administration is a professional doctorate designed for research-oriented individuals working in management positions in business, public service and non-profit organisations. The program enhances students' research skills and develops their independent and critical thinking so they can contribute state-of-the-art knowledge through research in their chosen fields.
Admission requirementsSuccessful completion of the Master of Business Research of this University or equivalent at a level that satisfies the Faculty or meets the requirements for admission to the course for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and passes any test prescribed by the Faculty
Administered byUWA Business School
Jointly withPSB Academy

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required144
StructureComprises a thesis and four research seminar units
Available to international
students
Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: http://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa/)
Attendance typeFull- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information.)
Delivery modeNot applicable
Standard full-time completion4 years [including Master of Business Research (formerly Master of Management Research)]
Standard part-time completion6 years [including Master of Business Research (formerly Master of Management Research), if applicable]
Locations offeredUWA (Crawley), Singapore
Domestic fee typeRTS
Course CoordinatorWinthrop Professor Peter Robertson

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ContactBusiness School Research Office
6488 2937
research-business@uwa.edu.au