Royal Roads University

Business Administration (PhD)

Royal Roads University

Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Business Administration and Management, General
Cost per year:*
National: $89,464
International: $89,464

Tuition estimates shown are for the entire program. All rates are subject to annual increase.



Scholarships:1

Description:

Are you an ambitious professional looking to drive transformation in your sector, or an academic interested in pursuing your doctoral degree? This program offers you the rigour of a PhD with the applied focus of a professional doctorate.

Through a blend of online learning and short, in-person residencies, you'll maintain your professional career while completing your doctorate and transforming your sector.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*73
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Assessing your application

    Admission to the DBA program is competitive, and seats are limited. We encourage you to apply and submit all supporting documents well in advance of the application deadline, as your application may go through several rounds of assessment. 

    While final admission decisions may be issued within a few weeks of your completed submission, you can normally expect to receive an admission decision within six weeks of the application deadline. We will, however, make sure to keep you posted on the progress of your application.

    You are encouraged to contact an enrolment adviser for any questions about the admission requirements and timeframe. The Program Head holds periodic online sessions to introduce the program and discuss admission and proposal requirements. 


    Standard admission

    • Relevant master’s degree from a recognized university, normally with a minimum ‘B’ (3.00/4.33 GPA).
    • Normally, a minimum of seven years of relevant full-time work experience, with five years at a management level and increasing levels of responsibility.

    Flexible admission

    • No Flexible Admission process for this program. All applicants must have a recognized master's degree.
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Work Experience

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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