{"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":"2026-09-27T14:11:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T14:11:30","slug":"doctor-in-business-administration-d-b-a","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.mmu.edu.my\/fom\/programmes\/doctor-in-business-administration-d-b-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor in 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 in Business Administration (D.B.A.)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%231f1f1f|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

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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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  • Duration of study: Minimum 3 years (1 year of coursework + 2 years of dissertation)<\/li>\n
  • Class sessions: Weekend<\/li>\n
  • No. of trimesters per year: 3 trimesters<\/li>\n
  • No. of subjects taken per trimester: 3 – 4 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 el_class=”custom-list”]\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 trimesters per year: 3 trimesters<\/li>\n
    • No. of subjects taken per trimester: 1 – 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=”Subjects” tab_id=”1684774557973-af4fdef4-2f2d”][vc_column_text el_class=”custom-list”]\n
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      • Accounting Decisions<\/li>\n
      • Global Financial Economics<\/li>\n
      • Ethics and Governance<\/li>\n
      • Management Consultancy<\/li>\n
      • Organisational Management<\/li>\n
      • Strategic Marketing<\/li>\n
      • Case Methodology<\/li>\n
      • Data Analysis Techniques<\/li>\n
      • Research Methodology<\/li>\n
      • Strategy Management Theory and Practice<\/li>\n
      • DBA Dissertation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        *All subjects are 100% coursework (No exam)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        *MMU is authorized to process APEL C. Maximum 3 subjects to be able to get credit exemption<\/strong>[\/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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        1. Graduates who apply advanced business management knowledge and skills for professionally or socially gainful activities<\/li>\n
        2. Graduates who demonstrate technical skills in providing novel solutions to complex managerial problems<\/li>\n
        3. Graduates who exhibit contemporary leadership competence<\/li>\n
        4. Graduates who engage in lifelong learning in response to the rapid pace of technological and strategic change<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Programme Outcomes” tab_id=”1684774741335-ef856c6a-d2b6″][vc_column_text el_class=”custom-list”]\n

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

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