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CSU's Doctor of Business Administration is a research higher degree that provides an opportunity for experienced business and public sector personnel to refine and extend their business knowledge and skill at an advanced level.

This research focused course is designed to extend professional business, management or administrative knowledge. In this way the course is designed for candidates who have a strong practical business or management background and are interested in developing deeper analytical, research and problem solving skills.

As a research-based professional doctorate, the CSU Doctor of Business Administration provides strongly industry focused and practically relevant education. It produces better informed, skilled and reflective professional practitioners and, in doing so, equips professionals for diverse and changing work contexts by offering the development of skills and knowledge that will have enduring benefits.

The Doctor of Business Administration is designed to develop an advanced level of research capability which equips candidates with a knowledge base to make a significant contribution to business professional practice through the conduct of original research.

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another Master degree in a business discipline area from a recognised Australian or international tertiary institution. Students must have achieved a Credit average (or equivalent) in their MBA (or equivalent) studies as a demonstration of their capacity to undertake postgraduate work at an advanced level.

In addition to acceptable academic qualifications, an applicant for admission shall:

Have a minimum of five years' of relevant business experience, and

Be working in business or have access to business where practical requirements of the program and the research can be undertaken.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers busy professionals a highly flexible and workplace focused course that can fit in with lifestyle goals and commitments.

Increasing competition, global warming and decreasing supplies of renewable energy sources are among the challenges facing organisations that wish to have a sustainable future. To meet such challenges, organisations require managers with the intellectual ability and skills necessary to manage people and businesses in turbulent environments.

Why study this degree?

With a focus on the fundamentals of the key business areas, CSU's MBA will provide you with the opportunity to engage with the latest management theories and cutting edge business practice. It is this focus on sound management theory, along with the latest findings from industry, that equips our graduates with the critical skills necessary to become a more effective manager and a future business leader. Our MBA curriculum is constantly reviewed to ensure the content and delivery are of global quality and the standard expected of a leading international business school.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and/or an equivalent professional qualification. Applicants must also have a minimum of three years' relevant work experience.

Students who do not meet the work experience entry requirement may be admitted to the program, but must complete the Professional Development subject sequence as part of the 16 subject program.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Business Administration gives students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of management and professional practice, and the option to specialise in a range of industry specific disciplines. Students have a lot of flexibility in determining the structure of their study. They can gain practical experience via an internship which counts as two units toward their degree, choose a University-wide major, or study elective units from across the University’s undergraduate offerings to extend their knowledge to other disciplines and broaden career opportunities.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year, international students exempt)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Students may choose to undertake a 260-hour internship with a business as an elective, which may count as two units toward their degree.

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The MBA develops business knowledge and practical skills to help graduates advance their careers in today’s competitive global markets. Students gain a broad understanding of contemporary management operations, learn industry-relevant skills and develop solutions to complex business situations. They enhance their professional expertise by completing practical assessment activities in leadership, problem solving and communication skills. The MBA provides the option to study broadly across a comprehensive suite of business disciplines and the opportunity to specialise.

Designed for those actively working in professional business roles, the MBA includes a research project which students apply directly to their workplace.

A Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Business Administration are also available.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year, international students exempt)

Incidental unit costs

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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a management research degree with some coursework units. It is designed for experienced professionals who would like to improve their professional practice and solve problems through research.

Postgraduate units provide a solid theoretical background and training in research design and methodology. All components of the program, including the thesis component, can be related to a specific workplace or industry, enabling graduates to make a significant contribution to their profession.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year, international students exempt)

Incidental unit costs

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