Does doing research and developing ideas which can contribute to the existing literature interest you? Does the ability to be equipped with analytical skills and conduct in-depth research in a business environment excites you? Then this course might just be the thing for you. The University of Western Australia (UWA) as a world-class research university, offers exciting opportunities for higher degree research programmes.

A graduate research degree provides a unique opportunity to make an important contribution to the development of your chosen research area. The focus is on your capacity for creative, independent research, critical thinking, time and project management and problem-solving, and you will also need to have, or to develop, excellent skills in organisation and communication of information.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional doctorate designed for research-oriented individuals working management positions in business, public services and non-profit organisations. Graduates of this degree will have demonstrated a substantial contribution to state-of-the-art knowledge through competent research in their chosen field.

The University’s Accolades

• UWA belongs to the prestigious Group of Eight, a collaboration of the top research universities in Australia
• Top 16 Asia Pacific University (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Institute of Higher Education, 2008)
• Achieved the maximum of 5-star ratings in Prestige, Student Demand, Research Grants, and Graduate Outcomes (The Good Universities Guide 2008)
• A strong international reputation of being a research-intensive university fully committed to excellence and quality.
• A premier Business School in the Asia Pacific Region with a worldwide reputation for excellence
• A top MBA school (recognition by the Graduate Management Association, Australia)
• MBA ranked top in Australia by the Good Universities Guide to MBA and Management Programmes, 2008
• EQUIS Accreditation

Course Structure

• The DBA consists of 2 stages
• Stage 1 consists of the course work component and stage 2, the thesis component

Course Outline

Stage 1: Master of Business Research (Coursework component)
Stage 1 (Year 1) of the DBA comprises the Master of Business Research (MBR). It is a coursework degree, designed to teach advanced research methods. Upon successful completion, candidates will be awarded the MBR degree.

Students require a minimum mark of 65% in each of the following units to be admitted to Stage 2 of the DBA programme:

• Business Research: Principles and Processes
• Qualitative Methods in Business Research
• Quantitative Methods in Business Research
• Literature Review and Criticism
• DBA Proposal and Defence

Stage 2: Doctoral Thesis (Thesis Component)
The thesis will normally focus on a topical and apparent management issue and is expected to make a significant contribution to an understanding of management knowledge and practice.

Upon satisfactory completion of the thesis, candidates may opt to have their work examined at PhD level. Such request will be subject to approval by the GSM.

Duration

The minimum required duration to complete this course is 4 years.

Assessment and Examinations

 Students are assessed based on the course work component and the thesis component.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

• an undergraduate degree from UWA or another approved institution in the field of commerce or a cognate area; or
• a postgraduate qualification in the area of management; and
• substantial and appropriate professional experience.; and
• a pass in any test prescribed by the faculty.

For international applicants whom English is not a native language or whose first degree was not taught in English must have an acceptable level of competency in English such as a TOEFL score of 570 or IELTS of 6.5.

All applicants must submit, together with their application, a 5 to 6 page summary of their proposed area of research, outlining why they are interested in this area and how they might undertake the research.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here : http://courses.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/courses/c4/4083
 

Availability

Next Intake - TBA

Course Fee

Total course fees: S$58,208.00* (2010 intake)

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

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- Updated on 22 September 2010