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About the course
Curtin’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional doctorate by research designed for experienced managers who want to conduct applied research into real business challenges. You begin with a Graduate Certificate in Business Research to build advanced research capability, then progress to a substantial thesis focused on practical and sensitive organisational issues. This is a doctoral-level research programme in business administration and management.
What you might learn
You will learn to apply and critique discipline-specific business theories and frameworks, choose appropriate research methods and technologies, and conduct rigorous data collection and analysis. You’ll develop the capability to design and communicate research that makes an original contribution to professional practice, while demonstrating strong written and oral communication and ethical, socially inclusive decision-making in contemporary business contexts.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to lead evidence-based change in complex organisations through advanced applied research and strategic insight. The DBA supports careers in senior management, consulting, policy or industry research roles, and can also underpin pathways into academia and research-focused positions. You’ll be equipped to investigate and solve contemporary business and industry problems using robust methodologies. This is a doctoral-level research qualification in business and commerce.
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