Doctor of Business Administration

Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources. To find out more, see the Library Toolbox. The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support. Course structure See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below. Table of contents Course requirements Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Doctor of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete not less than the equivalent of twenty four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising: four (4) units from Part A; and four (4) units from Part B; and all units in Part C and all units in Part D. A candidate, who, while enrolled in the Doctor of Business Administration, has completed four (4) units from Part A and four (4) units from Part B, may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma of Business Research following withdrawal from candidature for the Doctor of Business Administration award. A candidate, who, while enrolled in the Doctor of Business Administration, has completed four (4) units from Part A, four (4) units from Part B and all units from Part C, may elect to be awarded the Master of Business Research following withdrawal from candidature for the Doctor of Business Administration award. Schedule of units Part A Part A consists of four (4) Postgraduate units relevant to the proposed research project and as approved by the Doctor of Business Administration Program Director Part B BUS00913 - Business Research Methods EDU00751 - Critical Literature Review MNG10800 - DBA Research Proposal Students must choose one of the following two units as their 4th Part B unit: MNG03047 - Qualitative Research Methods MNG03048 - Quantitative Research Methods Part C MNG10803 - Doctor of Business Administration Thesis Foundations Part D MNG10802 - Doctor of Business Administration Thesis Completion Note 1 Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. DBA Full-Time Course Progression DBA Part-Time Course Progression Notes Note 1: 8 unit equivalent Top Applications for the Doctor of Business Administration can be made by completing the Doctor of Busniess Administration Application Form [PDF] Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.