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Doctor of Business Administration

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Doctor of Business Administration

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About This Course

The professional doctoral programme designed for experienced managers, executives, and entrepreneurs who seek to deepen their expertise in business leadership, strategy, and applied research. The programme focuses on developing advanced analytical, critical thinking, and research skills to address complex business and organisational challenges.

Throughout the programme, students explore advanced topics in strategic management, organisational leadership, innovation, and global business environments, while applying rigorous research methods to real-world business problems. It also emphasises the integration of academic theory with professional practice, enabling students to generate practical insights that contribute to organisational improvement and industry development.

What You Will Learn

Graduates of the DBA program emerge prepared to lead complex business initiatives, drive strategic organisational change, influence corporate governance, and foster sustainable growth.

Key Learning Areas Include

  • Strategic leadership and high-level executive decision-making
  • Applied research for solving complex business challenges
  • Innovation management and organisational change
  • Global strategy and sustainable competitive advantage
  • Ethical leadership and corporate governance
  • Data analytics for informed business decisions
  • Effective communication and stakeholder influence

Career Prospects

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
  • Business Strategy Consultant
  • Director of Business Development
  • Organisational Development Consultant
  • University Lecturer or Professor (Business/Management)
  • Corporate Trainer or Executive Coach
  • Policy Advisor or Government Consultant
  • Research Consultant
  • Entrepreneur/Business Owner

Programme Details

Duration
Minimum 3 Years (Full Time) | Minimum 4 Years (Part Time)
Programme Code
(R2/0414/8/0119) 02/33 (MQA/FA2966)
Intake
January, April, June, August & October
Faculty/Centre
Faculty of Business, Management and Accounting
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Course Structure

Year 1
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Economic Analysis for Managers
  • Advanced Global Business
  • Managerial Finance
  • Organisational Leadership
  • Advanced Human Resource Management
  • Seminar in Managerial Accounting
  • Advanced Research Methodology
  • Advanced Statistic
  • Decision Making Analysis
  • Advanced Strategic Management
  • Consultation Project 1
Year 2
  • Consultation Project 2
  • Dissertation - Proposal Defence
  • Dissertation - Data Analysis

 

Year 3
  • Dissertation - Write-up
  • Dissertation - Viva Voce

Entry Requirements

Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields

  • A Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the University Senate; OR

Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields

  • A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the University Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
  • A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the University Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR

Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government

English Competency Requirements (International Student)

  • Achieve a minimum of Band 4 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2); OR
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 60
  • Pearson English Test: 59
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: 169

 

 

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