Doctor of Business Administration (By Coursework and Dissertation)

(R2/345/8/1065) 02/23 (A3712)

A Doctorate degree in Business Administration (DBA) is the highest level of academic degree available for ambitious and dedicated professionals. MMU offers the DBA program that provides professionals and executives with advanced tools and research skills needed for strategic planning and decision making. Graduating from MMU with DBA program demonstrates the highest level of commitment to continual learning, leadership excellence and professional development. Through MMU-DBA qualification, candidate can not only enhance the skills and knowledge that make significant contribution to the corporate world, but also to become professionals in higher education sector. This program is offered by the Faculty of Management and designed in such a way that facilitates the transition towards a new career by developing a comprehensive understanding of business discipline and essential research methods. The program offers a mixed mode programme with a combination of coursework and DBA dissertation that emphasizes industry-based research. The program is 83-credit hours designed for individuals who wish to pursue graduate study either on a part-time or full-time basis.

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• Entry Requirements
  • A Master’s degree from MMU or any institutions recognised by the Senate; OR
  • Other academic qualifications equivalent to the above that are accepted by the Senate
  • Evidence of at least two (2) years of working or research experience in the relevant field.
  • English Entry Requirement:
    • IELTS 6.0 and equivalent*
  • *The equivalency table is as below:
    

    English Competency	CEFR High B1	CEFR Low B2	CEFR Mid B2	CEFR High B2
    IELTS	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5
    TOEFL iBT	42	46	60	79
    MUET	Band 3	Band 3	Band 4	Band 4
    Pearson Test of English	47	51	59	63
    Cambridge Qualifications and Test	154	160	169	176

     

    In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

• Programme Duration
  • Full-Time: 3 – 5 years
  • Part-Time: 4 – 7 years
• Intake
  • February, July, October