DBA Commerce
Course Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a rigorous professional doctorate that combines advanced coursework with original thesis research, designed for senior leaders seeking to make a significant contribution to applied business knowledge. The program is delivered through a flexible blend of distance learning and intensive on-campus workshops, offered in partnership with the University of Otago and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Candidates are expected to produce a thesis of publishable quality that demonstrates originality and a capacity for independent research.
Key Program Highlights
- Original thesis research that makes a significant contribution to applied business knowledge
- Flexible blended delivery model combining distance learning with intensive residential workshops
- Global partnership with prestigious institutions in both New Zealand (University of Otago) and China (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
- Designed for senior professionals seeking to enhance their research and analytical capabilities
- Expectation that thesis work will be of a publishable standard in academic or professional outlets
Course Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a rigorous professional doctorate that combines advanced coursework with original thesis research, designed for senior leaders seeking to make a significant contribution to applied business knowledge. The program is delivered through a flexible blend of distance learning and intensive on-campus workshops, offered in partnership with the University of Otago and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Candidates are expected to produce a thesis of publishable quality that demonstrates originality and a capacity for independent research.
Key Program Highlights
- Original thesis research that makes a significant contribution to applied business knowledge
- Flexible blended delivery model combining distance learning with intensive residential workshops
- Global partnership with prestigious institutions in both New Zealand (University of Otago) and China (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
- Designed for senior professionals seeking to enhance their research and analytical capabilities
- Expectation that thesis work will be of a publishable standard in academic or professional outlets
