UCSI University - R2/340/8/0877: 07/2024

Doctor of Business Administration

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 3 years

Your choice of full time or part time study to fit in with your lifestyle.

Course Overview

The DBA programme emphasises contemporary management thinking and substantial applied research projects that will help learners advance their careers to the next level.

DBA graduates will:

  • Develop strong professional and ethical values so you can contribute effectively towards the development of the industry.
  • Generate new inventions, innovations, ideas or methods towards the improvement or enhancement of business processes.
  • Build your entrepreneurial skills essential for employment and self-employment.

Career paths

Graduates will have a broad range of business roles available to them, including:

  • Academia
  • Market Researcher
  • Administrative Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Manager

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Doctorate
Duration
More Information
Part time study is available
3 years (Full time)
Modules
7
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM72,840
More Information
International student: RM88,900

Course Structure

The Doctor of Business Administration programme has seven core modules and a thesis submission.

  • Research Methodology
  • Human Resource Management
  • Contemporary Marketing Management
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Economics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Global Corporate Strategy

Intake Dates

  • January
  • May
  • September

Fees

Local student
RM72,840

International student
RM88,900

Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A Master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP senate.
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree recognised by the Malaysian government.

English Language Requirements

An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by obtaining one of the following:

  • A minimum IELTS band score of 6.0.
  • A minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 60.
  • A minimum Cambridge qualification and test score of 169.
  • A minimum Pearson test score of 59.
  • A minimum MUET band score of 4.