What is a Doctor of Business Leadership?
The Doctor of Business Leadership produces strong leaders in the ever-changing business world. Work with our industry partners to gain practical experience and develop industry relationships. Graduate from this online doctorate with the ability to lead large organisations in competitive markets.Learning outcomes
- Develop expertise in leadership theory and practice
- Build knowledge of cultural, social, demographic and economic change
- Expand decision-making and communication skills in a variety of situations
- Critically analyse leadership issues likely to emerge in any given industry
This course is accredited by Torrens University Australia ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E and delivered by the Australian Graduate School of Leadership.
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Career opportunities
The Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) is designed to prepare senior executives to more effectively assume overall leadership responsibility within a substantial multi-business unit organisation operating in intensely competitive national and global markets. The DBL involves a learning journey that has been identified by corporate leaders, their boards and past DBL participants as vital preparation to deal with increasingly complex and dynamic contexts.
Potential career paths
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Executive Director
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General Manager
Average salary: $100,000 - $200,000
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Subjects and units
Delivered online, this course comprises 4 core to be completed in Phase 1 in preparation for Phase 2, which is research-oriented. The course requires approximately 25 hours of study per week. Assessments may include activity-based assignments or online quizzes. There are no formal exams.
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
Requirements
Our experience is that CEOs and senior executives are able to cope with one double subject per trimester in addition to their full time employment.
To embark on this personal development journey, relevant knowledge, research skills and basic leadership insights derived from personal experiences need to be acquired, which is the function of Phase One, which involves successfully completing the coursework double subjects with an average mark of at least 65:
Core subjects
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Business Leadership - Theory and Practice | RDBLTP701
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Business Leadership - Case Analyses | RDBLTP702
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Critical Reasoning and Ethics for Business Leaders | RDBLTP703
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Business Leadership Issues | RDBLTP704
Requirements
Candidates may proceed to Phase Two if they successfully present to a Review Panel a potentially feasible Leadership Critique Proposal for delivering significant and innovative insights regarding how the practice of leadership can be advanced in their specified context, based on their work during Phase One. Candidates who do not proceed to Phase Two and who have successfully completed the four double subjects will be awarded a Graduate Diploma of Business Leadership.
Core subjects
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT701
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT702
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT703
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT704
Requirements
Core subjects
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT705
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT706
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT707
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Leadership Critique and Supporting Portfolio | RDBLOT708
Entry details
Fees
Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.
FEE-HELP
Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
Admission criteria
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
Application to the doctoral course requires a formal application. Applicants to this doctoral course are expected to satisfy the following academic criteria:
Possession of a Master’s degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant;
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Possession of a Master’s degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard;
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Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent).
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In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional leadership practice experience to be admitted to the course.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.How to apply
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Read through the admissions criteria and ensure you meet the entry requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?
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Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
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Can I get course credit for previous experience?
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What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?
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