SMEBI

Doctor in Business Administration (UNITAR)

Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)

  • Doctorate (PhD)
  • 4 Years
  • Online
  • EPF Withdrawal Available

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