Doctor in Business Administration (UNITAR)

Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)

RM 604.17

per
month

RM 36,000.00 RM 29,000.00 total fee

Why this course

The Doctor of Business Administration program prepares competent practitioners for a firm grounding in Business and Management field. The program, which consist of a mixture of coursework, doctoral seminars, and research dissertation is directed towards sharpening business strategies to drive competitive businesses. The supervised research work will equip graduates with in-depth knowledge of Business and Management and a focused understanding and implementation in the chosen area of expertise. Professional doctorates will provide an opportunity for students to contribute to knowledge and practice. Furthermore, being a DBA graduate, it will enhance credibility and demonstrate competence in your field to advance your professional goals. Having a DBA can open many doors, graduates can also venture into teaching, consulting, leadership, or research.

  • Flexibility on consultation hours with supervisors based on prior appointments
  • 100% Coursework – No comprehensive examination and no final examination with only 5 courses to be completed.
  • Conducted to enrich industrial perspective via Doctoral Seminar.
  • Dissertation is based on satisfactory/unsatisfactory only (not included in CGPA calculation)
  • Accredited by MQA

MOHE/MQA: [N-DL/340/7/0786(MQA/PA 15067)10/28]

Course information

  • A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate;
    OR
  • A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP 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 HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to certain prerequisite requirement courses;
    OR
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.


International Students

  • 6.0 for IELTS OR
  • 600 for TOEFL OR
  • Band 4 in MUET OR its equivalent

Programme Modules (Full-Time)

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
  • Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
  • Strategic Operations Management
  • Business Transformation
    Doctoral Seminar in Business
  • Advanced Research Methodology

 

Year 2 Onwards

  • Dissertation (Part 1) Independent Study Project and Proposal Defense
  • Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation

 

Programme Modules (Part-Time)

Year 1 and 2

  • Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
  • Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
  • Strategic Operations Management
  • Doctoral Seminar in Business
  • Business Transformation
  • Advanced Research Methodology

 

Year 3 Onwards

  • Dissertation (Part 1) and Proposal Defense
  • Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Managing Director
  • Business Professor
  • Entrepreneur / Business Owner