Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Business Administration in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Perth Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
45,141
(c. USD32,139.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia's Doctor of Business Administration is a three-year (or equivalent part-time) program focused on fostering an advanced research environment. This doctoral degree combines coursework with an extensive research thesis spanning roughly 80,000 words. Your dissertation should connect theory with practice, deliver tangible value to business administration and professional knowledge, and advance academic discourse.
This Professional Doctorate is tailored for working professionals seeking academic distinction while driving innovation within their field. The program explores critical industry challenges while blending practical expertise with rigorous academic research.
Students undertake four mandatory research methodology courses to support their thesis development, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate professional obligations.
The curriculum cultivates research-driven problem-solving skills, addressing industry-specific inquiries through structured data collection, analysis, and interpretation. We strongly advise candidates to collaborate with professional organizations, employers, or industry networks when refining their research focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The following criteria apply to students seeking admission to the Professional Doctorate program:
The Pro Vice Chancellor - Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Business Administration Award.
Applicants to the Doctor of Business Administration Award are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant, or
Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard, or
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent), or
Possession of a Master of Philosophy, or
In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.
An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following:
have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice,
have the support of an industry or professional mentor.
You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
IELTS Academic - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20
The Pro Vice Chancellor - Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Business Administration Award.
Applicants to the Doctor of Business Administration Award are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant, or
Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard, or
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent), or
Possession of a Master of Philosophy, or
In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.
An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following:
have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice,
have the support of an industry or professional mentor.
You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
IELTS Academic - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20
Tuition
AUD
45,141