Entry Requirements Career Outcomes

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • An applicant may apply for entry into the Professional Doctorate Business Administration (Research) program and the Faculty will determine their eligibility based upon evidence provided which includes: a) evidence of knowledge in an area relevant to the proposed doctoral topic; b) five years of professional practice at a senior level in a relevant area of business, government or law c) evidence of previous study as demonstrated by a coursework Masters or other education an area relevant to the proposed doctoral topic; and d) demonstrated ability to undertake complex thinking and problem solving.
  • Plus all applicants will: e) meet the University's minimum English proficiency requirements for entry into higher degree by research courses; f) satisfy any additional requirements specified for admission of the particular applicant, consistent with University policy.
  • Additional Admission Requirements Candidates must comply with all requirements of current University of Canberra HDR policies, including those governing submission and examination of theses. Panels of examiners for the award of the Professional Doctorate (Research) (Business Administration) must always include at least one international examiner from a university, research centre or other knowledge node outside Singapore.
  • Assumed knowledge Sufficient knowledge relevant to the study area to enable identification of a need for a new research contribution to an area of professional practice. This includes advanced knowledge of business and organisational contexts.
  • IELTS Overall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 79, listening min. 16, Reading min. 16, Writing min. 16, Speaking min. 16
  • CAE 176
  • PTE 58

Career Outcomes

  • Academic
  • Lecturer
  • Sessional academic
  • Senior research officer
  • Senior research fellow
  • Company director
  • General manager
  • Chief executive officer
  • President
  • Vice president
  • Chief financial officer
  • Board member
  • Marketing director
  • Business start-up adviser
  • Entrepreneur
  • Business consultant
  • Public servant
  • Senior policy officer
  • Indigenous program director
  • Human resources director
  • Industrial relations director
  • International diplomat.