• Foster abilities and competence in the processes of researching key areas of management and communicating the results of research to peer groups and society
• Provide extended and advanced training in management linked to workplace projects and investigations

• Minimum duration of 48 months
• 2 units per trimester

• Minimum duration of 24 months
• 4 units per trimester

Supported by the teaching faculty from the SCU Graduate College of Management and taught by SCU approved tutors

Upon completion of the two DBA research methods units, a supervisor is appointed to support the candidate in the thesis process, which leads to the final production and submission of the DBA thesis for examination.

Candidates will communicate regularly with supervisors via email, phone or fax.

• The business administration units are assessed through assignments completed during each trimester.
• Preparatory stage units are assessed through assignments and research outputs.
• Thesis units are not formally assessed during the thesis writing process. The completed DBA thesis is submitted for examination to internal and external examiners approved by the Doctorate Committee.

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The University is named after the constellation of stars that appears in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. The constellation is a potent symbol in Australia’s history and also forms part of the Australian national flag.

Southern Cross University offers degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels. The University has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia and 80 countries around the world. It has developed industry partnerships and strong links with business and the professions to provide a practical emphasis as well as a rigorous appreciation of theory.

We offer industry relevant degrees that focus on business, tourism, environmental and environmental and health sciences, Indigenous studies, education, law and a broad range of the arts. The University participates in Australia's Cooperative Research Centres program, and is a participant in eight Co-operative Research Centres, leading the way in disciplines as diverse as plant genetics and preventing contamination of soil, water and air. Southern Cross University collaborates with other international institutions in the delivery of courses in China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand and the USA. The University prides itself on its commitment to providing its international students with quality support services to help them achieve a successful academic and personal experience.

Southern Cross University is based on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia - a region renowned for its extraordinary beauty. Its campuses are located at Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, and the Hotel School Sydney, which it runs in partnership with Mulpha Australia.

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Southern Cross University is registered with RATE (The Register of Australian Tertiary Education) that ensures national and international academic recognition of its courses. Rigorous accreditation procedures employed by the University and consultation with professional and vocational group assures appropriate recognition of all programmes. As a member of the Australian Vice-Chancellor’s Committee and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, SCU degrees are recognised by other Australian Universities and Universities in the Commonwealth countries.