Highlights
Tuition fee
34640 AUD / year
33680 AUD / year
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Tuition fee
34640 AUD / year
33680 AUD / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Doctor of Business Administration at the Charles Sturt University gives you the opportunity to make a significant contribution to business/professional practice by conducting innovative research.

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Overview

Beginning with a series of coursework subjects to build your research capability, you'll go on to develop an original research project and produce a thesis. 

Research areas in the  Business Administration programme from Charles Sturt University on offer include management, marketing, organisational psychology, HR management, business strategy, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship and innovation, information management, economics and regional studies.

Key facts

  • Maintaining a strong industry focus, you will identify, analyse and propose solutions to a real-world problem confronting business. 
  • You are expected to be employed or have access to a business or public sector organisation to complete the practical components of your degree, such as data collection.
  • You'll join a vibrant research community and complete your doctorate under the supervision of renowned discipline experts. 
  • As a doctoral candidate, you'll have access to a range of valuable learning experiences, such as regular research seminars, professional development workshops and a doctoral research symposium.

Career opportunities

  • Completing the Doctor of Business Administration demonstrates that you have advanced research skills and the capacity to reflect on and solve contemporary business challenges. 
  • As a graduate, you could work in management or research in private or public sector organisations in roles such as business analyst, research analyst, manager of research operations or research consultant. 
  • With advanced discipline and professional knowledge, you'll have a strong case for promotion to senior managerial roles.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • Critical Issues in Research
  • Research Methodology for Professional Practice
  • Comprehensive Literature Review
  • Research Proposal and Presentation
  • Doctoral Thesis FT

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months
  • Part-time
    • 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Bathurst, Australia

What students do after studying

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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

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120
TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider: 00005F

  • Students must have completed a MBA degree or Masters Degree in Business, or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or hold an international qualification deemed to be equivalent (as determined by NOOSR).
  • Students will normally 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 such that the practical requirements of the program and the research can be undertaken.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    34640 AUD / year
    34640 AUD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    33680 AUD / year
    33680 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 Feb 2027
CSU Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Merit-based

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Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
20000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
CSU Foundation Persistence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
27 Aug 2026
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based

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Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based

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VisaEnvoy
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2026
Federation University - MACC Scholarship

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
32192 USD
Deadline
24 Aug 2026
International PhD Scholarships
Merit-based

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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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