Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) / Master of Business Administration (Future Business) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) / Master of Business Administration (Future Business) at Flinders University, requirements, and getting started with your nursing education in Australia.

This dual program is designed for registered nurses, healthcare professionals, and management aspirants who hold a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and demonstrate strong research capability and leadership potential.

This is a dual qualification combining a PhD in Nursing with an MBA in Future Business, offering an interdisciplinary pathway to develop expertise in both healthcare research and business leadership. Graduates gain the skills to lead innovation, policy, and transformation in the healthcare sector.

The program typically takes five years of full-time study to complete, combining research components for the PhD with coursework for the MBA.

Students may conduct research in areas such as digital health, patient safety, healthcare systems innovation, chronic disease management, and nursing leadership. Research topics are aligned with current healthcare challenges and supervised by experienced academics.

The MBA includes subjects such as strategy and leadership, innovation and sustainability, financial management, data-driven decision-making, and organisational transformation. These units equip students with practical business and leadership skills relevant to the healthcare industry.

Yes. Students have access to industry partnerships, research collaborations, and professional networking events through Flinders University’s strong connections with healthcare providers and business organizations.

This dual program is designed for registered nurses, healthcare professionals, and management aspirants who hold a relevant bachelor's or master's degree and demonstrate strong research capability and leadership potential.

This is a dual qualification combining a PhD in Nursing with an MBA in Future Business, offering an interdisciplinary pathway to develop expertise in both healthcare research and business leadership. Graduates gain the skills to lead innovation, policy, and transformation in the healthcare sector.

The program typically takes five years of full-time study to complete, combining research components for the PhD with coursework for the MBA.

Students may conduct research in areas such as digital health, patient safety, healthcare systems innovation, chronic disease management, and nursing leadership. Research topics are aligned with current healthcare challenges and supervised by experienced academics.

The MBA includes subjects such as strategy and leadership, innovation and sustainability, financial management, data-driven decision-making, and organisational transformation. These units equip students with practical business and leadership skills relevant to the healthcare industry.

Yes. Students have access to industry partnerships, research collaborations, and professional networking events through Flinders University's strong connections with healthcare providers and business organizations.