Doctor of Business Administration
Curtin University · Perth, Australia
About this programme
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) has been designed to develop highly skilled, critical thinking and practical managers who can also read, carry out and apply the results of the research initiatives. It enables students with extensive business experience to design and concentrate their research on a practical business situation and to be sensitive to research questions and implications t
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Business
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
Five years' professional business or management experience. 70 % CWA from a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent master degree. Applicants are required to submit a written statement and references and attend an interview with the Deputy Director, MBA/DBA Programs. Applicants are required to complete a 3 page research outline/proposal. Applicants must obtain authorisation from an a
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Curtin University top up scholarship - Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship (Project 89)Fully funded
- HDR Scholarship - Stipends for Higher Degree by ResearchFully funded
- Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)Tuition only
- 2026 MRIWA PhD ScholarshipsLiving stipend
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round