Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme is specially designed for motivated high-achievers among business leaders, senior managers and rising executives. Throughout the programme, the candidate will be guided to develop the skills to integrate, analyse and synthesise information, conduct independent research, appraise problems, generate new insights and communicate effectively.

The programme also aims to develop learners’ awareness of the wider global context in which business and management takes place, and increase their ability to work confidently across industrial and national boundaries.

Minimum Entry Requirements

1. A Master’s degree in related fields as accepted by the QIU Senate; OR
2. A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the QIU Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
3. A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the QIU Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
4. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree recognised by the Malaysian Government.

International students: IELTS Band 6.0 / MUET Band 4 or its equivalent

Common Core

• People, Organisations and Ethics
• Entrepreneurship
• Global Business and Strategy
• Marketing Management and Strategy
• Business Process Management
• Strategic Financial Leadership and Decision-Making
• Managing Human Resources
• Business Economics Analysis and Policy
• Research Methodology
• Thesis

DBA Course Synopsis

** Thesis – Students are required to carry out research within the field of management and administration (NEC: 0414).

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