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Adelaide (Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents)

Applicants for the Adelaide onshore program please use the 
Apply Online
service to submit your application electronically.

The following should also be submitted in hard-copy 
(Note: an application is only considered for assessment 
when the following are submitted):

All documents must be in English and any translations must be accompanied by the documents in their original language. These documents must be submitted in original or certified true copies.

Hard-copy materials should be posted complete with Apply Online coversheet to:

Ms Lan Lac
International Graduate School of Business
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
AUSTRALIA

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Adelaide (International students)

Applicants for the Adelaide onshore program please use the Apply Online service to submit your application electronically.

The following should also be submitted in hard-copy (Note: an application is only considered for assessment when the following are submitted):

All documents must be in English and any translations must be accompanied by the documents in their original language. These documents must be submitted in original or certified true copies.

*English proficiency as demonstrated by any of the following:

A copy of IELTS or TOEFL results needs to be submitted. These test results are not required if English was the language of instruction in tertiary studies completed and evidence of this has to be included in the application.

For immigration purposes, candidates from certain countries are required to submit an English language test result as part of Australian student visa requirements. This requirement is separate from that required for the IGSB DBA. Please check if your country is included within this category.

Hard-copy materials should be posted complete with Apply Online coversheet to:

International Prospective Students
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide, South Australia 5001

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Applicants intending to study at offshore locations

The IGSB offers the DBA program in a variety of offshore locations. View the locations and contact details for our partner offices.

An application form needs to be completed by the applicant, addressing the specified selection criteria headings: Education, Experience, English Language, and Research. An application is only considered for assessment when the following are submitted:

All documents must be in English and any translations must be accompanied by the documents in their original language. These documents must be submitted in original or certified true copies.

*English proficiency as demonstrated by any of the following:

A copy of IELTS or TOEFL results needs to be submitted, however these test results are not required if English was the language of instruction in tertiary studies completed and evidence of this has to be included in the application.

Application forms for international locations can be obtained from our partner offices.

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Advanced Standing (Credit/Exemption)

Credit is only considered for courses successfully completed at an equivalent (doctoral) level at institutions recognised by the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). Credit will only apply in respect to the coursework stage of the program.

Under no circumstances will consideration be given in respect of the research stage. Applications for credit must be submitted on the appropriate form.
Download the credit application form (PDF 21 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Applications must be submitted before the commencement of the program to be considered.

Applicants may need to present their case in a way that indicates a clear understanding of the course/s for which credit is sought together with the appropriate documentary evidence. Tests may form part of the assessment process. When applying for credit the following items must be submitted for assessment:

Candidates should note that applications for credit for courses undertaken more than five years previous are unlikely to be successful.

Credit is not provided for practical knowledge or experience.

Application deadlines

The scheduled closing date for application is at least one calendar month prior to the commencement of the intake. The Adelaide DBA offers annual mid-year intakes beginning in July. Applications submitted after that time will be considered solely at the discretion of the Head of School or nominee.

Applicants are recommended to submit their application eight weeks prior to the commencement of the intake to be considered for their preferred intake. International applicants should consider any necessary lead time for approval of a student visa for Australia where applicable.

All candidates are expected to attend an induction session in the first week of the semester, or as otherwise directed.

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