This programme provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals passionate about working with young children. The programme explores how children grow and learn physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally. Additionally, it helps students develop the skills needed to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
> Why Study UNITAR’s Doctor in Education (EdD)
Doctorate programmes, in general, are designed for candidates who want their theses or dissertations to be recognised and awarded by their respective universities with a PhD based on extensive and original research in their chosen field.
Our online Doctor in Business Administration programme is mainly on supervised research work that will equip graduates with in-depth knowledge of business and management in addition to implementation in the chosen area of expertise. Professional doctorates in business administration will provide an opportunity for students to contribute to knowledge and practice. Being a DBA graduate will enhance your credibility and demonstrate competence in the business field to advance your professional goals. A doctorate in business administration can open many doors, including lecturing, consulting, organisational leadership and research.
> Industrial and Societal Insights
Other than achieving your personal academic goals, obtaining your online DBA will empower you to contribute significantly to businesses across different industries and societies. The rapid and drastic changes in the business landscape have been amplified by the pandemic that hit the world at large. Your industry-based research in your field of expertise can potentially rebuild the economy and nation towards a more sustainable future.
> Accredited by MQA and Awarded a QS 5-Star Rating for Online Learning
UNITAR’s Doctor in Business Administration online course is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
As the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded a QS 5-star rating for online learning, students of UNITAR will experience quality online education through our online DBA course. What this means is that students will have access to professional online student services and technology, supportive student-faculty engagement as well as opportunities for coursemate and alumni interactions, among others. There is flexibility in consultation hours with supervisors based on the prior appointments made.
> Course Structure and Grading
Students can opt for either full-time or part-time study when enrolling for the online DBA programme. The duration of the study is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years (full-time), while it’s a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 8 years (part-time).
The online postgraduate course is 100% coursework with only 5 courses to complete. In other words, there is no comprehensive examination and no final examination. The dissertation is assessed and graded with “satisfactory” or “pass”, “unsatisfactory” or “fail”, which will not be included in the CGPA calculation.
Lessons will also include doctoral seminars to provide industrial perspectives to candidates.
> EPF Withdrawal Available
We accept applicants to fund their online DBA studies via their EPF Account II Withdrawal.
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