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Doctor of Business Administration

CRICOS Provider Code: 03335G | CRICOS Course (DBA) Code: 090548G

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Challenging, flexible, and global – The SP Jain DBA is research in action

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. The degree is conferred in Australia.

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Program

OVERVIEW

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Program Duration
3 TO 5 YEARS FULL-TIME, OR PART-TIME IN AN EQUIVALENT PERIOD
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Program Delivery Format
STUDY ONLINE OR
ON CAMPUS IN SYDNEY
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For Executives & Researchers with
5+ YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
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Graduate with an
AUSTRALIAN DEGREE
(AQF Level 10)

DBA students who opt to study on-campus in Sydney may be able to continue to live and work in Australia by applying for a post-study work visa of up to 4 years upon completing the degree*

*As an on-campus international student, you may be able to continue to live and work in Australia temporarily following the completion of your doctoral degree at SP Jain. While graduating students can apply for a post-study work visa of up to 4 years per the current immigration guidelines, it is not a guaranteed program outcome. Please check the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website regularly for eligibility, more information and updates.

Student

EXPERIENCES

Graduate Outcomes

The DBA degree is a value-added qualification that will give you a professional edge, help you tap into new career opportunities, and prepare you to make an impact as a thought leader. Graduates of the DBA program will be well-equipped for senior-level positions in organisations across various industries as well as for academic and executive roles in the education sector.

Hear from our graduates as they share how the SP Jain DBA has helped accelerate their career growth:

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Dr Sai Hrushikesh Reddy Yadam

(DBA Class of 2021)
General Manager, Unifeeder (DP World Group)
UAE

“I earned 5 promotions in 3.5 years.

  • 2017-2018: I worked as a Deputy Manager (Strategy) and got promoted as a Manager (Strategy) in a shipping and logistics company in Mumbai.
  • March 2018: I started my DBA journey to seek professional guidance and improve my skills.
  • April 2018: I got promoted as a Senior Manager in the shipping and logistics company in Mumbai.
  • September 2018: Professor Seetharaman taught us many theories and techniques as part of our course work. One particular concept, “TOWS Matrix”, changed my thought process and was a turning point in my life. I used this concept to develop a 5-year plan that included personal and professional goals and designed a personal balanced scorecard.
  • July 2019: I earned a double promotion as Deputy General Manager (BPM, India-Sri Lanka-Maldives + Projects Head, India + eCommerce, MEI Region countries) at a French shipping line.
  • January 2021: I got promoted as a General Manager (Integration Office – Scope Middle East, Indian sub-continent, East and the Far East) at Dubai’s largest shipping and logistics company.

The DBA program helped me develop advanced problem-solving skills, adopt a clean and structured planning approach, increase my credibility and opportunities, and continuously improve my soft skills.”

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Dr Rammohan Sundaram

(DBA Class of 2021)
Country Head & Managing Partner
Integrated Media at DDB Mudra Group
India

I am currently the Country Head & Managing Partner – Integrated Media at DDB Mudra Group. I got promoted in January 2021 during the research process of the doctoral program. I have been informed that once I’m awarded the degree, I can expect an increment of at least 30%, which is significantly higher than my industry peers. This is largely attributed to the strategic skills I garnered during my study.

 
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Dr-Marko-Selakovic

Dr Marko Selaković

(DBA Class of 2021)
Director – Institutional Development and Student Recruitment
SP Jain School of Global Management
Dubai

DBA enabled me to shift my career towards teaching and research. It enhanced my management skills, so I am able to go more analytically into different aspects and issues, and that helps me a lot in everyday business and operations.

 
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Shweta-Tewari

Dr Shweta Tewari

(DBA Class of 2020)
Founder, Amitiel Consultants
India

“I bagged a new role at a prestigious university in Bengaluru, India. The DBA program helped me change my profile and, most importantly, taught me patience.”

Dr-Sridhar-Vishwanath

Dr Sridhar Vishwanath

(DBA Class of 2021)
Independent Consultant
India

“The DBA program helped me differentiate myself in the consulting industry and opened new opportunities in academia. It gave me the tools and methods for rigorous research and enquiry that is critical in the knowledge industry.”

 

 

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S P Jain School of Global Management Pty. Ltd. Provider Category: Institute of Higher Education. TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12041. CRICOS Provider Code: 03335G.

© S P Jain School of Global Management

S P Jain School of Global Management Pty. Ltd. Provider Category: Institute of Higher Education. TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12041. CRICOS Provider Code: 03335G.

Name of PEl (Private Education Institution): S P Jain School of Global Management | Registered with Skills Future Singapore Agency (SSG) | PEI Registration Number: 200516544Z | Period of Registration: 09 May 2023 to 08 May 2029.

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S P Jain School of Global Management Pty. Ltd. Provider Category: Institute of Higher Education. TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12041. CRICOS Provider Code: 03335G.

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