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Graduate Calendar 2010|11

DBA Fees

DBA Fees

The following fees are effective September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Academic-related fees are exempt from the Federal Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.). G.S.T. is added to all other goods and services, for example, workshops, some publications, self-help seminars, and Athabasca University promotional sales items.

Program application fee (non-refundable) required each time a person applies: $200
Program admission fee (payable upon acceptance into the program and non-refundable): $800
Year 1
Program Fee 1.1 $2,100
DDBA 8000 – Orientation/Research Workshop 0
DDBA 8800 – CORE Course 1 $4,200
Program Fee 1.2 $2,100
DDBA 8801 – CORE Course 2 $4,200
DDBA 8802 – CORE Course 3 $4,200
Year 1 Total $16,800
Year 2
Program Fee 2.1 $2,100
DDBA 8803 – CORE Course 4 $4,200
Program Fee 2.2 $2,100
DDBA 8001 – Research Workshop 0
DDBA 8804 – CORE Course 5 $4,200
DDBA 8805 – CORE Course 6 $4,200
Year 2 Total $16,800
Year 3
Program Fee 3.1 $2,100
DDBA 8806 – CORE Course 7 $4,200
DDBA 8002 – Research Workshop 0
Program Fee 3.2 $2,100
DDBA 8807 – Dissertation $5,300
Year 3 Total $13,700
Year 4
Program Fee 4.1 $2,100
Program Fee 4.2 $2,100
Year 4 Total $4,200
TOTAL PROGRAM COST $52,500*

* Note: The Athabasca University Graduate Studies Association fees of $12 per credit are not included in the above calculation, and will be added to the course tuition fee.

Other Fees

Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee $250
Continuation Fee $500
Course withdrawal processing fee1: $350

1 The withdrawal processing fee includes the cost of course materials, shipping, and an administrative fee for processing the request. For early withdrawal only, the student will be refunded the full course tuition fees (see above) less the course withdrawal processing fee. Refer to Withdrawals.

The following fees will be charged at rates approved by the Athabasca University Governing Council:

  • Dissertation extension fee
  • Program extension fee
  • Course transfer fee
  • Administrative surcharge to students living outside of North America

 

Information effective Sept. 1, 2011 to Aug. 31, 2012.

Updated October 20, 2011