Overview 2021
Location
Full Fee Paying places available
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses that are offered to international students
The course normally takes up to three years of full time equivalent (EFT)* and consists of coursework components and;
- either a supervised research project and completion of a thesis, circa 50-60,000 words, written in English,
- or a portfolio of published papers and a substantial integrated overview of the research, 50-60,000 words, written in English.
This award is independently assessed by a minimum of two examiners external to the University on the successful completion of the dissertation or portfolio of published papers and coursework components.
The campus of study will vary depending on the location of the candidate, the supervisor and the research field.
The research topic will reflect the interests of the candidate, their workplace and the expertise of their supervisors. To find an expert in your field of interest, see the Web Access Research Portal (WARP) site.
To apply, see the Graduate Research site: http://www.utas.edu.au/research/graduate-research/future-candidates/how-to-apply for application information.
* A full time workload refers to a loading of 1.0, or an equivalent part time loading of 0.5
Course objectives
The Doctor of Business Administration will provide management professionals with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to knowledge and practice in their professional context and may formalise workplace-based research and development. Its interdisciplinary nature and opportunity for inter-professional research provides a framework for the integration of professional expertise and scholarly enquiry.
The course aims to develop the managerial competencies of candidates by equipping them with the ability to evaluate different conceptual approaches to management issues in the context of their own experience and workplace.
Candidates will acquire advanced specialist research training and provide evidence for independent thought and critical analysis, effective communication and expert knowledge of the discipline within a broader framework of knowledge in the international context.
At the University of Tasmania candidates are encouraged to demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in their research and are supported in their acquisition of a wide range of advanced and transferable skills.
Graduates will fulfil the skill requirements in the Australian Qualification Framework for this degree and the University of Tasmania expects all graduates of a Doctor of Philosophy to meet its Generic Attributes.
Through the provision of research-focused coursework and a substantial dissertation, candidates will deepen their knowledge of specific areas of management theory and practice, identify problems and formulate strategies to address these problems. Through the course of study candidates will develop:
a critical awareness of the nature and practice of research in professional contexts in the field of health services management;
- the skills necessary to evaluate critically research directly related to management practice;
- knowledge of research methodologies and skills in research design, data preparation and analysis;
- knowledge, skills and experience to operate as practitioner-researchers in a management context thereby
enhancing their ability to address high level management problems and opportunities creatively, strategically and within a framework of societal values.
Graduates will fulfil the skill requirements in the Australian Qualification Framework for this degree and the University of Tasmania expects all graduates of a DBA to meet its Generic Attributes.
Career outcomes
The DBA is designed for managers who wish to prepare for a leadership role in the private or public sectors. Successful completion of the DBA provides graduates with a substantial background in relevant management theory, research and practice that should enhance their ability to plan and manage successfully in an increasingly complex and turbulent national and international environment, and within a framework of societal values.
Professional Recognition
Course structure
A Doctor of Philosophy is a course of supervised research and professional development conducted over 3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time), culminating in the examination of a thesis or creative equivalent, by at least two external examiners.
PhD Candidature is structured around a series of milestones:
- Draft Research Plan submitted at 3 months equivalent full time enrolment
- Confirmation of Candidature by 12 months equivalent full time enrolment
- Annual Reviews of Progress at 24 and 36 months equivalent full time enrolment
- Thesis or creative equivalent submission for examination no later than 48 months equivalent full time enrolment
PhD candidates are concurrently enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in Research designed to provide you with a range of training activities and career development opportunities that assist in developing high-level research, communication and management skills. The skills obtained will give you an edge with future employment opportunities.
The University also offers candidate opportunities to engage in research seminars, present at conferences and participate in skill development workshops.
The campus of study will vary depending on the location of the candidate, the supervisor and the research field.
Entry requirements
Admission Prerequisites
Requirements for admission include:
- completion of a Master of Business Administration (Health Management) or a Master of Business Administration or equivalent postgraduate coursework masters course from a recognised Australian or international tertiary institution, which includes a substantial portion in research methods / data analysis units and a significant workplace research project or equivalent. The research methods units and workplace project combined should be equivalent to at least one third of a Master's degree with a full-time duration of 18 months, or at least one quarter of a Master's degree with a full-time duration of 24 months.
- Students should have achieved a minimum of a credit average in their graduate coursework studies as a demonstration of their capacity to undertake graduate work at an advanced level.
- Candidates would also be expected to have relevant experience in the relevant sector/industry.
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Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2021 Annual Tuition Fee (international students): $34,008 AUD.
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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