Doctor of Business Administration

About the course

Murdoch’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional research doctorate for experienced practitioners who want to investigate real-world organisational problems and advance business practice. You’ll build rigorous research capability and apply it to contemporary challenges with social, economic and environmental impact, supported by academic expertise and a cohort-based research training environment. This is a doctoral research programme in Business & Commerce.

Career outcome

A DBA can support progression beyond traditional academic pathways into senior, specialist leadership and advisory work. Graduates may pursue roles in consultancy and high-level management, applying research to strategy, governance and organisational change across industry, government and not-for-profit sectors. The degree strengthens credibility as an expert who can generate and communicate evidence for decision-making. This is a doctoral research qualification in Business & Commerce. Preparing graduates for academic research, organisational leadership, and evidence-based management practice.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)