Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for business professionals who are looking for a challenge Resolve critical problems for businesses and industries through the application of research and theory in a practical business environment.
Continue to work while you study, and find solutions to specific business challenges within your own workplace as part of your degree.

• Key information about the DBA:
• Three years full-time or six years part-time
• Six taught papers + applied thesis
• Distance taught online with on-campus workshops in Dunedin
• Master's degree and 10+ years of work experience at middle to senior management level is required
• Learn from others by studying in small, interactive classes with personalised supervision
• Six taught papers and an applied thesis
• Applications received by 1 May will be considered for intake starting in June/July
• Applications received by 1 November will be considered for intake starting in January

Doctor of Business Administration programme aims The aim of the programme is to support students to resolve critical problems for businesses and industries through the application of research and theory in a business environment. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which they are encouraged to use in combination with their own experiences and skills.
The degree is structured to allow candidates to continue working and to focus on specific business problems within their own workplace as part of their degree.