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Programme Overview

This programme provides opportunities for advanced study and reflection on practice across a range of professional fields including accountancy, business management, economics, human resource development, international management, and more.

  • Awarded by

    University of Canberra

  • Academic Level

    Doctorate Degree

  • Intake months

    Jan, July

  • Course Duration

    48 months

  • Estimated Course Fees

    S$73,520.50 - S$77,390.00

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended (Campuses & online)
Overview

Introduction

University of Canberra

If you are a business professional looking to extend your expertise and progress your career to the next level, then this Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) course will help you embrace your past professional and workplace experience to develop a host of relevant research skills.

This Doctorate course provides opportunities for advanced study and reflection on practice across a range of professional fields including accountancy, business management, economics, human resource development, international management, organisational behaviour, and more.

A professional doctorate is, by its very nature, the embodiment of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), and is much more focused on professional practice than a traditional PhD. Throughout the coursework, and specifically in the dissertation, candidates will be encouraged to apply their existing professional knowledge and undertake new research to identify and explore a real-world problem in the field of business administration.

Course Highlights

  • Research At Your Own Pace

    Conduct research over a time investment of 36-48 months, and graduate with a professional doctorate.

  • Weekend Seminars

    Interactive lectures are conducted on Saturdays, and doctoral weekends from Friday evening to Sunday.

  • Support from A Supervisory Panel

    All research candidates will have primary and secondary supervisors to guide their progress.

  • Work-Integrated Learning

    Be part of an intellectually stimulating community as you apply your professional knowledge and undertake new research in the field of business administration.
Potential Career Opportunities

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

  • Industrial Relations & International Diplomacy

  • Senior Policy & Strategic Planning

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Business Advisory & Consultancy

  • Strategic Management

  • Research & Innovation

  • Academic Teaching & Education

Student Stories

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    Receiving the Dean’s Excellence Award for Semester 1, 2025, has been an honour. I’m grateful for this recognition, which I see as a reflection of the support I’ve received and the sustained effort I’ve invested in a subject I am passionate about.
    Irdawati Binte Juffri
    Class of 2027 | School of Business and Management
    Doctor of Business Administration, University of Canberra
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    Tan Chin Han, John
    Class of 2027 | School of Business and Management
    Doctor of Business Administration, University of Canberra
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    Completing each milestone is a gratifying experience, and it is important to take the time to celebrate these achievements with loved ones.
    Ong Keng Seng Victor
    Alumni Class of 2024 | School of Business and Management
    Doctor of Business Administration, University of Canberra
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Duration

The programme can be completed within 48 months.

Terms: 1-2 modules in a Semester.

 

Lesson Duration: On average 3 hours per session.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Core Modules:

  • Research Fundamentals PG
  • Reading and Critiquing Literature PG
  • Research Design PG
  • Current Research Issues in Business PG
  • Professional Doctorate Research Proposal B PG
  • Doctoral Thesis Research Report R

The School of Postgraduate Studies may recommend modules for completion within the published duration. The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.

 

Mode of Assessment: Assessment of this programme includes coursework such as group work, in-class tests, written reports, examinations, and presentations.

Intakes

  • January and July

Minimum Class Size: 5

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Doctor of Business Administration from University of Canberra. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

Maximum Candidature: The maximum candidature period for all candidates is 48 months (4 years).

Academic Requirements

  • Holds at minimum a Bachelor degree and a post-Bachelor Honours year by research, or a Master or Graduate Diploma degree of one to two years full-time equivalent duration in a relevant field with a credit or greater average and evidence of having performed in some subjects relevant to the proposed study at Distinction level or above;
  • Has five years of professional practice in a relevant area;
  • Provides evidence of capacity for independent research under the guidance of a supervisory panel at the doctoral level and relevant professional development; AND
  • Provides evidence of superior professional performance both intellectually and technically.

English Language Requirement

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old

Total Course Fees

Singapore-based Students

Total Course Fee: S$77,390.00

Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$73,520.50

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students (New Students)

  • Application Fee: S$260.00

Note(s):

  • All fees are subject to annual revision.

Miscellaneous Fees

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