Doctor of Business Administration

The University of Notre Dame Australia

The University of Notre Dame Australia Doctor of Business Administration is a three-year or equivalent part-time program dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture. This postgraduate doctorate includes coursework and a research thesis of approximately 80,000 words in length. Your thesis should bridge the theory-practice gap, make a practical contribution to a specific area of business administration and professional knowledge, and contribute to current scholarship. The Professional Doctorate is a research degree designed to meet the needs of professionals who aspire to achieve academic excellence and lead the development of knowledge within their profession. The program seeks to examine crucial professional topics and integrate professional experience with the scholarly inquiry.You will complete four compulsory research training courses to assist with your thesis research. The coursework is available with a flexible timetable for current work commitments.The coursework aims to generate a research-based approach, providing answers to questions relevant to the professions or industry and encouraging a systematic way of collecting, analysing and interpreting data. For this reason, we recommend that you seek the support of a relevant professional body, employer, or industry group in defining your research area.

School of Law & Business

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