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- Entry requirements
- ATAR:
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time Full Time
- Full time duration
- 3 years full-time equivalent
- Murdoch code
- D1076
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Course overview
A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Murdoch is designed to develop the skill set and abilities of professionals who aspire to explore practical problems and advance professional practice in the field of business administration. Combine discipline and research capabilities to address contemporary business problems that have social, economic and environmental impact.
Whether you aspire to climb the corporate ladder, transition into a new industry, or pursue ground-breaking research, a DBA will provide you with the knowledge, expertise, and networks to support your aspirations. Become a world-class leader by creating new knowledge in your profession.
Applicants may be granted up to 12 points of advanced standing in consultation with the program chair and supervisors.
3 reasons to study a DBA at Murdoch
- Select from a wide range of research topics in core business disciplines of Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing.
- Learn from our leading academics and experienced research staff who are forward thinking professionals highly active in undertaking research with real world social, economic and environmental impact.
- Benefit from the cohort-based research training and a mutually supportive environment for knowledge sharing and learning community.
What you'll learn
The DBA program prepares graduates to become leading experts who possess deep research knowledge and skills to drive impactful change by:
- Applying innovative research methodologies to solve real-world business challenges and industry problems.
- Employing specialised discipline knowledge to support managerial decision making in professional practice.
- Communicating research findings clearly and effectively to a diverse audience for impact.
Your Career
A postgraduate research qualification can position you for more than an academic and research role. DBA qualifications support careers in consultancy and senior advisory roles and graduates purse careers in specialist senior roles in industry, not-for-profit organisations, and government institutions.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | Yes |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Other Requirements
Before you apply for admission to Doctor of Business Administration, you will need to write a research proposal. For the best chance of being accepted, you should also find and nominate a potential supervisor.Recognition of Prior Learning
Not applicable to research courses.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
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Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Scholarships
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.
The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.
For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.
Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.
The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.
The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.
All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.