PhD · Business
Doctor of Business Administration
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
A professional doctorate in business, about three years full-time equivalent, combining coursework with an applied research thesis. It differs from a PhD by targeting experienced professionals who want to investigate a practical problem and advance professional practice rather than pursue purely theoretical research. Candidates work within a core business discipline such as accounting, finance, management or marketing. Entry requires honours-level results, or a coursework master's with a distinction average plus at least three years of management experience, along with a research proposal and a nominated supervisor. Delivery is part-time or full-time with mixed-mode and face-to-face options at the Perth campus. Graduates move into consultancy, senior advisory and specialist leadership roles across industry, government and the not-for-profit sector.
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Admissions
A master's degree in business (or equivalent) plus significant relevant professional experience (typically 5+ years).
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