Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Duration
3 years
Intake
August and December.
Degree
PhD
Program Overview
A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program in Malaysia is a prestigious postgraduate degree designed for experienced professionals and executives who seek to bridge advanced academic theory with practical business challenges. Unlike a traditional PhD, which is often geared towards academic research, the DBA focuses on applied research to solve real-world organizational problems, aiming to enhance managerial and leadership practice.
The curriculum typically includes advanced coursework and a substantial research component. Taught modules often cover strategic management, advanced marketing, corporate finance, organizational leadership, and sophisticated research methodologies (both qualitative and quantitative). The core of the DBA is a rigorous research project or dissertation that addresses a significant business issue, allowing candidates to develop and apply solutions that directly impact their organizations or industries.
Graduates with a DBA are highly valued in Malaysia and globally for their ability to contribute to organizational effectiveness through evidence-based decision-making. Career prospects include senior leadership roles (e.g., CEO, CFO, COO), management consulting, policy-making, and academic positions as professors or researchers in business schools.
Key Information
University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Total Credits
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Fees & Funding:
Full tuition fee: (USD12,745) Total for International
Course Structure
The DBA program emphasizes collaboration, interpersonal relationship building, and applied experiential learning. Students must complete 10 taught modules, which are delivered in a combination of online and face-to-face blended learning modes, depending on the module.
Prerequisite Modules (for non-business students)
Duration: 1 month (Full-time), 2 months (Part-time)
Managing People
Understanding Customers
Managerial Finance
Business Environment & Strategic Planning
Modules
Strategic Management for Integrated Value Creation
Accounting and FinTech in Digital Transformation
Advanced Marketing Intelligence and Research
Research Methodology
Leadership and Organisational Science
Digital Thinking and Innovation Management
Data Science and Business Analytics
Quantitative Research OR Qualitative Research
Digital Business Transformation: Global Economic and Business Issues
Dissertation
Entry Requirement
Academic
All Students Master’s degree in related fields, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Language
IELTS - 6.0
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