doctoral research project. This allows you to publish various scientific articles and finalize your study within the set timeframe.
DBA students can write their dissertations about topics within their companies and industries, or subject areas like for example International Business, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Human Resource Management, Marketing, (Information) Technology Management, Data Analytics, Consulting, Counseling / Training, Interim Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Change Management, Leadership / Management, Health Care, Automotive, Tourism.
The learning method is based on an Oxbridge tutorial where you will work in small groups on weekly assignments that directly feed into their research work. Besides the tutorial sessions, each student will receive individualized advice and coaching. The professors guiding you on the program have extensive professional experience and a vast experience in lecturing and guiding doctoral programs and students at renowned Universities in the United States of America and Europe.
Who will benefit from it?
The DBA Doctor of Business Administration program is designed for executives and professionals who want to take their career to a new level by enhancing their professional and academic knowledge, skills and competences, and contribute to the expansion of academic and professional knowledge.
What are my career perspectives?
This program can lead directly to career advancement for executives, general managers, project managers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in all kinds of organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Research Methods
- Development of Academic Studies
- Proposal - Introduction of the Study
- Proposal - Literature Review
- Proposal - Research Methodology
- Proposal - Defense
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
To register for the DBA course you will need:
- a Master’s degree with an overall merit or above (grade achieved or equivalent),
- at least five years of professional experience,
- sufficient English skills (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or above), and
- sufficient digital competences to use Google’s online products and services (e.g., Gmail, Google docs),
or to be able to demonstrate the requisite level of proficiency.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 13,269 AUD / year ≈ 8,200 EUR / year
- EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 13,269 AUD / year ≈ 8,200 EUR / year
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
