Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
SP Jain's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a doctoral program designed for high-achieving professionals looking to elevate their business expertise through original research, leading to accelerated career progression to the C-suite. Numerous success stories attest to the program's impact.
The Doctor of Business Administration program covers advanced management topics designed to hone your research skills and competencies, equipping you with the business acumen and technological expertise needed for career advancement. Building on your previous graduate studies, the program offers a unique opportunity to explore real-world business challenges in depth, enabling you to apply insights directly in your professional life and drive measurable improvements within your organization and beyond. The DBA provides the academic rigour of a traditional PhD, while being tailored to the needs of corporate executives and researchers who seek a practical, business-oriented qualification relevant to their organizations.
You can complete the DBA program in three years, either full-time or part-time, and study online or at the SP Jain campus in Sydney. Upon completion, you are eligible to apply for a 4-year post-study work visa under current Australian immigration policies.
Note: The DBA program is not accredited or approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or any regulatory body in India. It is also not accredited by the Ministry of Education (MOE), UAE. The degree is conferred in Australia.
Intakes
- March
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
EXCITING INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
Although internships are voluntary, you are always encouraged to make good use of your summer break and gain real-time exposure to global businesses. In the past, our undergraduate students have interned with some of the world's top companies like American Express, Apple, Ernst & Young, Forbes, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG and Unilever.
POWERFUL CAREER ASSISTANCE
A good career prospect at graduation is a key parameter while choosing a school. multinational Career Services offices in Dubai, India, Singapore and Sydney assist you in securing internships as well as full-time jobs with leading organisations.
As an SP Jain Global graduate, you have opportunities in Banking, Commerce, Consulting, Energy, Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Sustainable Development, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Internet Technology, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, NGOs, Government sectors and more.
In addition to recruitment assistance, Career Services offices also help to enhance your employability through specialised services and training workshops that include one-to-one guided interviews, career readiness training and personality development. Over the course of your undergraduate study, you develop a real-world approach to career development and gain the skills and work attitude that employers want.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to fulfil one of the following academic eligibility requirements to be eligible for admissions:
Have a Masters degree (by Coursework) or an equivalent as determined and approved by the Director – Admissions, in the field of “Business” or related discipline from a recognised university or other approved tertiary institution, and at least 5 years of managerial level professional work experience after completion of their undergraduate degree, or;
Have a Masters degree (by Research) in the field of “Business” or related discipline from a recognised university or other approved tertiary institution.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have completed their education as detailed above in English and must provide certified evidence to the School.
Applicants who have not completed their most recent education qualifications in English are required to take any of the following recognised formal English language tests and obtain currently valid minimum scores as below:
IELTS (Academic version): Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 89, with a minimum of 22 in writing and 18 in all other subtests
PTE: Minimum score of 60, with no section score less than 50
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
81602 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A