Faculty of Business and Law

Doctor of Business Administration

Program Code11509
Graduate LevelPostgraduate
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Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Business and Law

Newcastle Business School
Newcastle Law School

Faculty of Education and Arts

School of Humanities and Social Science

Faculty of Science and Information Technology

School of Design, Communication and IT
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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Face to face offshore, and online GradSchool.com.

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Back to topDescription (click to hide)

The goal of the DBA is to increase the competencies of practising managers and business professionals and to better equip them with the capability to make a leadership contribution to their own organisations, wider industries and communities.

The University of Newcastle DBA is coursework-focused, with two-thirds of the award related to high level coursework in business studies and one third of the award focused on research training.

The program will develop in graduates rigorous, in-depth, analytical and critically self-reflective skills well beyond the Masters level. The DBA will also provide business executives with the tools to undertake significant applied research in order to perform in an increasingly competitive global business environment.

The curriculum offers successful candidates a highly customised program including further advanced postgraduate study beyond that achieved in an MBA. Courses extend the candidate's knowledge in new areas not previously undertaken and/or deepen their knowledge in a chosen field.

Back to topCareer Opportunities (click to hide)

Senior executive positions in a wide range of commercial and non commercial enterprises

Back to topAdmission Requirements (click to hide)

A recognised Master of Business, Master of Business Administration or equivalent Masters degree and a minimum of two years work experience.

International applicants must also satisfy the University's English Language Requirements.

Back to topCredit Transfer (click to hide)

Credit may be granted in recognition of a recognised MBA, completed within the last ten years.

Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor on a case by case basis according to the Rules Governing Professional Doctorates.

Back to topInternational Students (click to hide)

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

The DBA currently only offers the general management stream.

Three years full-time or part-time equivalent. Students may commence studies in January, May or September through Weblearn or in July at HKMA. Please check term dates on the University website at: www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/.

The DBA program of 240 units is offered over three years of full-time study. It is also available in part-time mode over six years. One year's advanced standing (80 units) may be given for completion of a recognised MBA completed within the last 10 years, as the first year of study requires completion of the core of the MBA to provide a foundation for business studies. The second year requires completion of six (60 units) DBA courses and two (20 units) research training courses.

The third year consists of two further research training courses (20 units), and an applied project dissertation (60 units) of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 words. In the final year each student will be allocated a supervisor appropriate to his or her research area who is an experience and research-trained academic.

Back to topTransition Arrangements

From Trimester 1 2012, a number of new and revised postgraduate courses will be offered as part of newly structured Faculty of Business and Law postgraduate programs. Many of these courses will be direct replacements for courses offered in 2011 and earlier. The list of equivalent courses can be viewed at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty+of+Business+and+Law/Resources/Students/2011/2012-FBL-PG-Course-Equivalences261011.pdf . Students should contact their Program Officer or Program Convenor for individual advice.

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Back to topYear 1 (click to hide)
Core Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
GSBS6001Managing Under UncertaintyTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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10 units
GSBS6002Foundation of Business AnalysisTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 2 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6003GlobalisationTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 5 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6004Organisational Behaviour and DesignTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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10 units
GSBS6005Marketing Management and PlanningTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 5 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
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Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
GSBS6040Human Resource ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 4 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6060Strategic ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 3 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
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Block 6 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
10 units
GSBS6200Accounting and Financial ManagementBlock 1 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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10 units
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Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
GSBR6010Global Corporate Governance & Social ResponsibilityBlock 2 - 2013 (Hong Kong)10 units
GSBR6201Research Methods 1Trimester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Block 4 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
10 units
GSBR6202Research Methods IITrimester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
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Block 5 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
Back to topYear 3 (click to hide)
Core Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
GSBR6203Literature ReviewTrimester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
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Block 3 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBR6204Research ProposalTrimester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)
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Block 6 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
10 units
GSBR6301Dissertation Project ITrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
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10 units
GSBR6302Dissertation Project IITrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
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10 units
GSBR6303Dissertation Project IIITrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
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10 units
GSBR6304Dissertation Project IVTrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
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10 units
GSBR6305Dissertation Project VTrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
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10 units
GSBR6306Dissertation Project VITrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
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10 units
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Compulsory Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this stream.
GSBR6207Advanced Topics in eBusinessNot currently offered10 units
GSBR6209Global eBusinessNot currently offered10 units
GSBR6210e-Business ProjectNot currently offered10 units
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 20 units from Directed courses.
GEBU6010Management Information SystemsNot currently offered10 units
GEBU6020Strategic Business SystemsNot currently offered10 units
GEBU6030Business SystemsNot currently offered10 units
GEBU6040Knowledge ManagementNot currently offered10 units
GEBU6490eBusiness for ManagersNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6270Business to Business Marketing ManagementNot currently offered10 units
STAT6100Total Quality ManagementSemester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)
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10 units
STAT6200Statistics and Data AnalysisNot currently offered10 units
Back to topGeneral Management Stream (click to hide)
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this stream.
GSBR6002Advanced Topics in General Management
Students must also choose 40 units from the courses listed in any of the prescribed streams.
Block 1 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
Back to topHuman Resource Management Stream (click to hide)
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this stream.
GSBR6206Advanced Topics in HRMNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6040Human Resource ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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10 units
GSBS6055International Human Resource ManagementNot currently offered10 units
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 20 units from Directed courses.
GSBS6030Australian Employment RelationsNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6070Principles of LeadershipNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6090The Politics of Management and Decision MakingNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6100Negotiation and AdvocacyTrimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)10 units
GSBS6110Organisational EffectivenessNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6120Managing Organisational ChangeBlock 4 - 2013 (Hong Kong)10 units
GSBS6190Human Resource DevelopmentTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
10 units
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Compulsory Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this stream.
GECO6420International Trade and InvestmentNot currently offered10 units
GSBR6208Advanced Topics in International BusinessNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6480International Business EnvironmentNot currently offered10 units
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 20 units from Directed courses.
ECON6430Issues in Developing EconomiesSemester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)10 units
ECON6440Economic Planning and Project EvaluationNot currently offered10 units
ECON6450Applied Policy AnalysisNot currently offered10 units
GECO6470Money and BankingNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6041Contemporary Global MarketingTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6230Asian EntrepreneurshipNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6231Contemporary EntrepreneurshipNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6481International Business StrategyTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 5 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6482The Multinational CorporationNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6483Cross Cultural Negotiation and ManagementNot currently offered10 units
Back to topMarketing Stream (click to hide)
Year 2 (click to hide)
Compulsory Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this stream.
GSBR6205Advanced Topics in MarketingNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6021Consumer Decision Making and BehaviourNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6031Marketing ResearchNot currently offered10 units
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 20 units from Directed courses.
GSBS6041Contemporary Global MarketingTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6111Services Marketing ManagementNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6133Relationship MarketingBlock 5 - 2013 (Hong Kong)10 units
GSBS6135Contemporary Consumer MarketingNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6162EntrepreneurshipNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6270Business to Business Marketing ManagementNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6300Integrated Marketing CommunicationsTrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
GSBS6301Brand Development and MarketingTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6370Strategic Marketing ManagementNot currently offered10 units