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