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Doctor of Business Administration

HELP University - Damansara Heights Campus
DurationMinimum 3 years
Study ModeFull-time/Part-time
LocationWilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
IntakesRolling Intake
CampusDamansara Heights
Local tuition feesRM 37,000
International tuition feesContact institution
Programme StructureFull-time/Part-time

About the programme

The HELP Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree seeks to prepare discerning individuals who are committed to personal, professional and organisational growth. It is offered through a blend of taught subjects, workshops/seminars and supervised research. It is designed to make a contribution to the enhancement of trans-disciplinary professional practice in business management disciplines, in addition to a contribution to knowledge via the development and application of theoretical frameworks, methods, and techniques within the context of practice to address real-world business issues.

Students will not only be able to bring new and relevant scholarship to bear on new business and management issues, but they can also create, apply, integrate and present scholarly research to both academic and non-academic audiences and adopt innovative solutions to business problems and opportunities.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

  • A Master’s degree in business or management or related or professional disciplines from a recognised university, preferably with adequate relevant experience in business and industry.
  • International applicants are required to fulfil a minimum score of 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the equivalent.

What you’ll study

Course Structure

PHASE I: LEARNING MODULES (10 UNITS)

  • Case and Research Methodology A
  • Case and Research Methodology B
  • Emerging Issues in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
  • Emerging Issues in Economics
  • Optimizing Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Emerging Issues in Marketing Management and Research
  • Managing Risks in International Environment
  • Emerging Issues in Financial Decision Making
  • Strategic Opportunities and Decision Making
  • Emerging Issues in Corporate Governance and Accountability

PHASE II

  • Dissertation (Minimum word count of 60,000)

Career pathways

  • Academia
  • Executive Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Economist
  • C-Suite Executive
  • Think Tanks and Research
  • Specialised Fields
  • Operations Manager
  • CEO

Programme information is supplied through StudyMalaysia. Confirm current fees, intake dates, requirements and availability directly with the institution.