Doctor of Business Administration – Online
Doctorate (PhD)
9 Semesters / 3 years
EPF Withdrawal Available
From
RM 40,350.00
Total Tuition Fee
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
Why this course
The Doctor of Business Administration programme, is a practice doctorate programme which consists of a mixture of coursework, doctoral seminars, and research dissertation directed towards sharpening your business strategies to drive competitive businesses. The supervised research work will equip you with in-depth knowledge of Business and Management and a focused set of insights to drive implementation in your chosen area of expertise. This industry-focused doctorate will enhance your credibility and empower you to demonstrate competencies in your field to advance your professional goals. Having a DBA can open many doors; as a DBA graduate, you can also venture into teaching, consulting, leadership, or entrepreneurship.
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
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> Why Study UNITAR’s Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) – Online
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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> EPF Withdrawal Available
We accept applicants to fund their online DBA studies via their EPF Account II Withdrawal.
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Course information
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
- Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
- Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, with relevant working experience and subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
- Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Requirements (International Students Only)
a) Achieve a minimum Band 4 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2).
Course Structure
Programme Modules (Full-Time)
Year 1
- Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
- Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
- Strategic Operations Management
- Business Transformation
- Doctoral Seminar in Business
- Advanced Research Methodology
Year 2 Onwards
- Dissertation (Part 1) Independent Study Project and Proposal Defense
- Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation
Programme Modules (Part-Time)
Year 1 and 2
- Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
- Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
- Strategic Operations Management
- Doctoral Seminar in Business
- Business Transformation
- Advanced Research Methodology
Year 3 Onwards
- Dissertation (Part 1) and Proposal Defense
- Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation
Career Prospects
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Managing Director
- Business Professor
- Entrepreneur / Business Owner
