S P Jain School of Global Management: Admission to Doctor of Business Administration Programme, 2026

S P Jain School of Global Management

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Admission to Doctor of Business Administration Programme, 2026

S P Jain School of Global Management
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Admission to Doctor of Business Administration Programme, 2026

Upcoming Intake October, 2026

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.
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: This program is not accredited or approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or any regulatory body in India.

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
Why study with us
For Executives & Researchers with: 5+ Years of Work Experience
DBA Program Eligibility
Graduate with an: Australian Degree (AQF Level 10)
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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 DBA program outcome. Please check the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website regularly for eligibility, more information and updates.

Dates & Events

Orientation Dates: 10^th October, 2026
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Eligibility

Academic Eligibility requirements:
Applicants are required to fulfil one of the following academic eligibility requirements to be eligible for admissions:

Have a Masters degree (by Coursework) or an equivalent as determined and approved by the Director – Admissions, in the field of “Business” or related discipline from a recognised university or other approved tertiary institution, and at least 5 years of managerial level professional work experience after completion of their undergraduate degree, or;
Have a Masters degree (by Research) in the field of “Business” or related discipline from a recognised university or other approved tertiary institution.

English Language Eligibility requirements:

All applicants must have completed their education as detailed above in English and must provide certified evidence to the School.
Applicants who have not completed their most recent education qualifications in English are required to take any of the following recognised formal English language tests and obtain currently valid minimum scores as below:
- IELTS (Academic version): Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 89, with a minimum of 22 in writing and 18 in all other subtests
- PTE: Minimum score of 60, with no section score less than 50
International applicants (including those who have completed their most recent education qualifications in English) who are undertaking study at our Sydney campus may need to meet the English Language test requirements detailed by the Australian government to obtain their student visas. For more information, please click here .

Application

Submit your application online along with the following supporting documents:

CV/Resume
University degree transcripts

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Evaluation & Interview

The School establishes a shortlist of potential applicants based on:
- Past academic performance and other achievements;
- Past work experience; and
- English language proficiency to ensure successful participation.
All shortlisted applicants will be notified in writing by the School that their application has proceeded to the shortlist for admission.
As part of the final stage of applicant evaluation, all shortlisted applicants will be required to take an interview with a selection panel. The interview is designed to assess subject knowledge, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and ability, tenacity to undertake substantial research and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of business and management.

Admission Results

Approximately a week after the evaluation interviews, shortlisted applicants are notified in writing by the Admission’s Office about the admission decision.
To view our detailed Admission and Selection Policy, please click here .

Contact:
+1800 212 1827
enquiries@spjain.org

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