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PhD of Business Administration

Curtin University

  • Perth, Australia
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Master of Business Administration is a 36-credit fully online master's degree from North Central College's business school.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Business Administration and interpret organisational evidence
  • Evaluate strategic options
  • And communicate informed business decisions.

Career outcomes

  • Advanced management and business leadership roles
  • Promotions and career change within business

Curriculum

  • Twelve courses (36 credit hours): 15 credits of core courses covering business fundamentals such as analytics and strategic management
  • 12 credits of business administration courses and 9 credits of electives or a specialisation. Courses are asynchronous online
  • In seven-week sessions.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Not published on the course page
  • Research degree applicants name a topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal. DBA starts with a Graduate Certificate in Business Research (course weighted average of 70% needed to progress to the thesis unit)

Accepted academic background

Not published on the course page; research degree applicants name a topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal. DBA starts with a Graduate Certificate in Business Research (course weighted average of 70% needed to progress to the thesis unit)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 81
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Doctor of Business Administration admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$40,241 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$10,100 AUD

Program details

CampusCurtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or schoolAcademic Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Business and Management
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteCurtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Doctor of Business Administration.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Scholarships

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.