Doctor of Business Administration
SEGi University · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at SEGi University is designed for management practitioners and professionals who want to make a meaningful impact through leadership, change management, finance and research-focused learning.
The programme structure includes taught modules across three years, culminating in the DBA Thesis, and it also notes that credit exemptions may be available through prior learning and work experience.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Management Theory & Policies
- Organisational Behaviour: Theory and Advanced Practices
- Strategic Human Resource Management & Leadership
- Advanced Practices in Strategic Marketing Management
- International Business and Globalisation
- Advanced Financial Management
- Strategic Change and Quality Management
- Financial Accounting and Corporate Governance
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Research Proposal
- DBA Thesis
Curriculum
Credit hours programme structure for SEGi University Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 modules | Management Theory & Policies | 10 | 60 |
| Organisational Behaviour: Theory and Advanced Practices | 10 | |||
| Strategic Human Resource Management & Leadership | 10 | |||
| Advanced Practices in Strategic Marketing Management | 10 | |||
| International Business and Globalisation | 10 | |||
| Advanced Financial Management | 10 | |||
| Year 2 | 5 modules | Strategic Change and Quality Management | 5 | 30 |
| Financial Accounting and Corporate Governance | 5 | |||
| Advanced Research Methodology | 5 | |||
| Advanced Data Analysis | 5 | |||
| Research Proposal | 10 | |||
| Year 3 | 1 module | DBA Thesis | 10 | 10 |
| Total | Year 1 modules, Year 2 modules, and DBA Thesis | 100 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build advanced leadership capability through coursework focused on management theory, organisational behaviour, and strategic HR and leadership.
- You strengthen decision-making in complex business environments by studying strategic marketing, international business and globalisation, and advanced financial management.
- You gain research and evidence-based skills through advanced research methodology, data analysis, and developing a research proposal.
- You graduate with a DBA thesis that demonstrates your ability to address real business challenges using structured theory and systematic research application.
- This programme is designed for management practitioners and professionals, helping you apply learning directly to practice and policy settings as you study.
- You develop global business insights through exposure to perspectives that support leadership, change, finance, and process management thinking.
Employability rate
Doctor of Business Administration graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady demand for senior management and leadership roles but higher selectivity for executive posts.
Overall, the programme supports a stable career outlook by developing applied leadership and research capabilities that employers value.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree or equivalent | International applicants must hold a Master’s degree or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government. This is the stated entry requirement for the Doctor of Business Administration programme for international students. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The DBA programme covers business leadership, organisational behaviour, strategic marketing, international business and globalisation, and advanced financial management, aligning closely with prior business/management postgraduate study. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet SEGi University’s English requirement for this Doctor of Business Administration programme. The programme page specifies the required IELTS score for international students.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | SEGi does not publish the Doctor of Business Administration tuition amount on the official programme page. Use "" if tuition is not available. |
| Application and international student visa fees | MYR 3150 / one time | SEGi states that students have to make admission and international student Visa application fees of RM 3,150 (subject to change). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to provide financial capacity evidence as part of the student pass/visa process. Your documents and supporting financial evidence must align with the requirements used for immigration processing.
- Financial capacity evidence required for international student pass/visa processing
- Any sponsor or bank documentation needed to support your ability to pay study-related costs as required during visa application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply for the programme
Submit the SEGi University application for the Doctor of Business Administration programme during the relevant intake period. International applicants should ensure they complete the programme application form and prepare copies of required documents before submitting. After submission, the university registry assesses eligibility against the programme’s stated international entry requirements.
Upload and submit documents for assessment
International applicants should provide academic transcripts/certificates and other supporting documents requested by SEGi University for international admissions. The SEGi international process involves submitting relevant documents for assessment/approval by the registry. If the documents are sufficient for eligibility, you will be notified to proceed with payment and next steps.
Pay the admission and international student visa fees
Eligible international students must make the admission and international student visa application fees as stated by SEGi University. After acceptance and submission of completed documents, the registry prepares the offer letter. Follow the university’s instructions closely to avoid delays in the visa processing stage.
Visa processing support for international students
SEGi International Office submits the completed document set to EMGS for visa application and handles visa matters as described in SEGi’s international student procedures. Maintain readiness to respond quickly if the university or visa processing requires additional information. Plan your travel after you receive the required approvals and instructions.