This programme provides comprehensive training in hospitality operations, including front office, food and beverage, housekeeping and event management. With a blend of theory and practical learning, students gain hands-on experience through industry internships, preparing them for dynamic careers in hotels, resorts and hospitality-related businesses both locally and globally.
> 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.
Accelerate your future today with our range of conventional and online education study programmes below.
i. A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject or its equivalent; OR
ii. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject or its equivalent; OR
iii. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul in any subject or its equivalent; OR
iv. A pass in SKM Level 3 in a related field; OR
v. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent; OR
vi. Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
• Pengajian Malaysia 2 (M)/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
• Reading, Vocabulary & Grammar
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Business Mathematics
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Basic Academic Reading & Writing
• Fundamentals of Information Technology
• Microeconomics
• Financial Accounting
• Principle of Morals & Ethics /Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Drama & Role-Play in English
• Family Institution
• Principles of Management
• Macroeconomics
• Principles of Marketing
• Social & Human Skill Project
• Business Statistics
• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Organisational Change
• Principles of Finance
• Employee Counselling & Interview
• Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection
• Employment Law
• Employee Training and Development
• Labour Relation & Collective Bargaining
• Safety & Health
• Human Resources Information System
• Employee Compensation & Benefits
• Managing Employee Performance
• Knowledge & Talent Management
• Practicum
