Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration at Curtin University will enable you to concentrate on practical situations as well as the sensitive aspects which are inescapable in the conduct of business.

You'll start by studying a Graduate Certificate in Business Research (6 months full-time or up to 2 years part-time), which will give you the skills and knowledge you need to confidently progess your thesis.

Once you complete your graduate certificate, you'll then enrol in your thesis unit (3 years full-time or 6 years part-time). Please note that you must achieve a course-weighted average of 70% in your graduate certificate to enrol in your thesis unit.

Why research at Curtin

Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems.

Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.

Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Business Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Business Administration Operations and Quality Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS 023971C

Five years' professional business or management experience plus a 70 per cent course-weighted average from a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent master degree.

Australian citizens and permanent residents will be required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Research which comprises four doctoral level units. The completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Research with a 70 per cent course-weighted average may enable articulation into this degree.

For visa requirements, international applicants will be allowed direct entry but will be required to maintain a 70 per cent course-weighted average in the first semester to continue the course.

Before applying you should obtain authorisation from an appropriate research supervisor.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 AUD / year

≈ 36500 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Perth

Funding

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