Doctor of Philosophy in Management
Doctorate (PhD)
9 Semesters
Epf Withdrawal & Tax Relief
From
RM 29,000.00 RM 39,000.00 Total Tuition Fee
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
Why this course
The program’s aim is to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in analytical and critical thinking, leadership, entrepreneurialism, professionalism, and creativity in their respective fields of Business Studies and Management.
This program would also prepare them to lead effectively, innovatively, and ethically while leveraging lifelong learning and contributing to the development of the industry.
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
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> 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.
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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
i. A Master’s Degree (Level 7 MQF) in a business or related field as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
ii. A Master’s Degree (Level 7 MQF) in a nonrelated field as accepted by the HEP Senate; subject to having relevant working experience***** and rigorous internal assessment ****; OR
iii. A Master’s Degree (Level 7 MQF) in a nonrelated field as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses ******; OR
iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
v. For international students, achieve a minimum Band 4 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2)**.
** Refer to Surat JPT GS 1000-630 Jld.2 (17) 21 Julai 2022 – Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa Inggeris Kepada Pelajar Antarabangsa for equivalent English language assessments and score.
**** Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria:
- Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant managerial responsibilities.
- Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you have had on your organisation.
- Professional skills that you have developed, for example, team work, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills.
iv. How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the institution. (Lancaster University, 2021)
***** Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content.
****** The pre-requisite courses must equip the students with necessary business knowledge (managing people, managing financial resources, understanding customers, understanding environments and strategic planning) of one level lower than the programme level.
Course Structure
• Research Methodology Class (Compulsory)
• Trends and Issues in Management and Industry
• Constructing Problem Statement and Research Topic
• Literature Review
• Research Framework
• Research Design – Workshop on Quantitative and Qualitative
• Proposal Defense
• Amendment and Correction
• Sampling and Pilot Study
• Colloquium
• Data Collection – Survey, Interview etc.
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis and Finding
• Colloquium
• Thesis Discussion
• Recommendation
• Thesis Conclusion
• Pre-VIVA
• Amendment and Correction
• VIVA VOCE
• Amendment and Correction
• Final Submission
Career Prospects
• Top managerial positions in Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource and Other Department in both the Private and Public sectors.
• Academician in the education industry.
