Program Overview

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Doctor of Business Administration

Overview

The University of Notre Dame Australia Doctor of Business Administration is a three-year or equivalent part-time program dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture. This postgraduate doctorate includes coursework and a research thesis of approximately 80,000 words in length.

Why Study This Program?

The Professional Doctorate is a research degree designed to meet the needs of professionals who aspire to achieve academic excellence and lead the development of knowledge within their profession. The program seeks to examine crucial professional topics and integrate professional experience with scholarly inquiry.

Program Summary

• RSCH7000 Quantitative Research Methods
• RSCH7001 Qualitative Research Methods
• RSCH7002 Scholarly Reading and Writing
• RSCH7003 Developing a Research Proposal
• RSCH7043 Supervised Research - Business

Supervision

As a doctoral candidate, you are required to have a minimum of two supervisors who will provide support and academic guidance throughout your degree. Your academic supervisors will be complemented by a professional mentor, who has expertise in the industry or profession relevant to your research area.

Mode of Study and Assessment

You may undertake the program either in a full-time or part-time capacity. The standard time for completion (not including periods of approved leave of absence) will normally be three years for a full-time student and six years for a part-time student.

Entry Requirements

• 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 National Head of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Business Administration graduates will be able to:

1. Apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in the design and execution of a substantial research project that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge, professional practice and/or creative practice
2. Synthesise, evaluate, and critically analyse a substantial and complex body of knowledge and/or practice at the frontier of a field/s of research
3. Communicate research findings clearly and fluently, to both peers and the community
4. Apply knowledge of research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others in the conduct of research and dissemination of research findings; and
5. Conduct research with intellectual independence, creativity, adaptability, responsibility, and accountability.

Career Opportunities

A doctorate in Business Administration will allow you to achieve academic excellence through exploration and research, while preparing you for next-generation leadership in any field you choose.

Real-World Experience

You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

Scholarships

Domestic Students:

• Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship
• Stipend scholarships

International Students:

• Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships (Fees Offset and/or Stipend)
• University International Fee Remission Research Scholarship (IFRRS)

Fees and Costs

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

• International Full-Fee Paying
• Research Training Program (RTP)

For indicative fees and information on Postgraduate and Research Scholarships available, please visit our HDR Scholarships page.

More Information

View application steps for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program on How to apply - Graduate research.

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