{"id":6485,"date":"2018-09-26T15:42:20","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T15:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mmu.edu.my\/fom\/?post_type=portfolio&p=6485"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:18:32","slug":"doctor-of-business-administration-d-b-a","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.mmu.edu.my\/fom\/programmes\/doctor-of-business-administration-d-b-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_section][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1558819393665{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #ffcd00 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) (By Mixed Mode)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%231f1f1f|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

(R3\/345\/8\/1065)(MQA\/A3712)<\/b><\/p>\n

DBA is aimed to enrich practitioners and leaders who demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in business and management field. The program focus on researching real business and strategic level issues through a critical review and in depth understanding coupled with innovative integration of broad range skills and entrepreneurial mind-set.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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  • <\/i>A Master\u2019s degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • <\/i>A Master\u2019s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • <\/i>A Master\u2019s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • <\/i>Other qualifications equivalent to a Master\u2019s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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    ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • A minimum overall TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based); OR<\/li>\n
    • A minimum IELTS (academic) overall band score of 6.0; OR<\/li>\n
    • A minimum credit in 1119 English Examination; OR<\/li>\n
    • A minimum MUET overall band score of 4; OR<\/li>\n
    • Any other equivalent qualification as determined by the Senate of the University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The English language requirement and English interview is waived for the candidates who are natives of and\/or have completed their Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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      • Duration of study: Minimum 3 years (1 year of coursework + 2 years of dissertation)<\/li>\n
      • Class sessions: Weekend<\/li>\n
      • No. of semesters per year: 5 short semesters.<\/li>\n
      • No. of subjects taken per short semester: 2 subjects<\/li>\n
      • Mode of delivery: Physical and online classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Part-Time Structure” tab_id=”1684774264228-a86cb1d5-a5be”][vc_column_text]\n
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        • Duration of study: Minimum 4 years (2 years of coursework + 2 years of dissertation)<\/li>\n
        • Class sessions: Weekend<\/li>\n
        • No. of semesters per year: 5 short semesters.<\/li>\n
        • No. of subjects taken per short semester: 1 subject<\/li>\n
        • Mode of delivery: Physical and online classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Subjects” tab_id=”1684774557973-af4fdef4-2f2d”][vc_column_text]Accounting Decisions
          \nGlobal Financial Economics
          \nEthics and Governance
          \nManagement Consultancy
          \nOrganisational Management
          \nStrategic Marketing
          \nCase Methodology
          \nData Analysis Techniques
          \nResearch Methodology
          \nStrategy Management Theory and Practice
          \nDBA Dissertation<\/p>\n

          1. All subjects are 100% coursework (No exam)
          \n2. MMU is authorized to process APEL C. Maximum 3 subjects to be able to get credit exemption[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]Note: The above programme structure serves as a general guide.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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          This programme aims to produce graduates with the following quality after several years of graduation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • PEO1 Graduates who apply advanced business management knowledge and skills for professionally or socially gainful activities<\/li>\n
          • PEO2 Graduates who demonstrate technical skills in providing novel solutions to complex managerial problems<\/li>\n
          • PEO3 Graduates who exhibit contemporary leadership competence<\/li>\n
          • PEO4 Graduates who engage in lifelong learning in response to the rapid pace of technological and strategic change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Programme Outcomes” tab_id=”1684774741335-ef856c6a-d2b6″][vc_column_text]\n

            Upon graduation, the graduates are expected to achieve or attain the following outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • PLO1: Integrate theories and concepts in business to advance the frontiers of knowledge and\/or professional practice<\/li>\n
            • PLO2: Resolve complex problems and contemporary issues by providing novel solutions to business organisations through advanced research<\/li>\n
            • PLO3: Demonstrate the ability to carry out specialised and original research independently and ethically to resolve complex and contemporary business issues<\/li>\n
            • PLO4: Display mastery of written and oral communication and collaborative skills with stakeholders<\/li>\n
            • PLO5: Adapt a broader range of suitable digital applications and analytical techniques for research\/work\/study<\/li>\n
            • PLO6: Evaluate numerical, qualitative and graphical data to resolve complex problems and contemporary issues in work\/study<\/li>\n
            • PLO7: Display professionalism and responsibility in assigned research, projects and tasks<\/li>\n
            • PLO8: Display continuous self-improvement for professional development with entrepreneurial mind-set<\/li>\n
            • PLO9: Perform research adhering to legal, ethical, professional and sustainable practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion]
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