What is overseas education?

Overseas education is leaving your home country and going abroad to pursue further education. Through overseas education, you can avail of long-term degree courses as well as short-term certificate courses to learn a language or upskill yourself.

How to get a scholarship to study abroad?

If you are aiming to study abroad, identify your career goals, look for relevant courses and universities abroad, know the tuition fees and other expenditures, prepare well for the entrance exams, apply to shortlisted universities, accept the offer letter from the desired university, apply for a student visa and get ready to jet off!

The best way to study abroad for free is to avail of full-funded scholarships or university grants. The fully-funded scholarships are typically awarded to students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities and cover their tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other living expenses.

How to study abroad for free?

To get an education loan for studying abroad, you need to have the admission offer letter from the university and fulfill the eligibility criteria for securing the loan. In order to get an education loan at the best rate of interest, seek guidance from a reputed study-abroad consultant.

How to get an education loan for studying abroad?

Choose to study abroad to leverage better learning opportunities, see the world, meet new people, boost your resume, develop a broader perspective, become culturally competent, and avail yourself of lucrative job opportunities globally.

How to go abroad for studies?

The best way to go abroad for studies is to get in touch with reputed study-abroad consultants. They can help you explore courses aligned with your academic interests, guide you in preparing for entrance exams, help you with university and student visa applications, and even provide post-arrival assistance.

Doctor of Business Administration - Creative Consultancy

OVERVIEW

Immerse yourself in a collaborative environment alongside academics, industry leaders, and peers at one of the world’s leading business schools. We proudly stand among Malaysia’s top 5 private universities with AACSB accreditation—an esteemed accolade held by only 6% of business schools globally. We ensure a high-quality learning journey, supported by thorough assessments that cultivate excellence in every aspect.

Designed for mid-level executives, senior leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs, our rich curriculum arms you with invaluable insights. Go beyond the knowledge gained from an MBA with a deep dive into advanced strategies to solve complex real-world business challenges. Leverage the support of international and local business experts, and network with top professionals at industry conferences and retreats, as you journey towards greater impact.

School
Business

Intake Month

April and September

Study Options

Full time or part time

Study Programme

3-year (full time) or 4-year (part time)

Action Research

Solve real world problems

Mode

Guided by coursework

Interested to know more? Start your journey with us now.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Combining guided coursework, action research, and networking opportunities through conferences and retreats, this programme equips learners with the advanced skills required to contribute to the advancement of business knowledge and practice. The initial stage focuses on building and sharpening knowledge of core business disciplines. Next, learners will explore research techniques to support their journey in developing and fine-tuning their research area. In the final stage, they will employ what they have learnt previously to contribute to new knowledge, method, and discoveries in the field of business.

Modules

Year 1

Core

Leading People, Work and Organisations
Strategic Marketing Decision for Value Creation
Fintech and Financial Strategy for Decision Making
Managing Dynamic Business Environment
Driving Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Digital Transformation

Year 2

Core

Managing Responsible Business

Research

Doctoral Research and Literature Review
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Research Proposal

Year 3

Thesis

Dissertation in Practice

Note: All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

Areas of Specialisation

At Taylor’s University, we believe research can help shape the future. Our postgraduate research programmes cover a broad range of topics with the aim to help shape the future in the aspects of society, technology, economy, and environment.

Interested to know more?

New Start-ups/ Incubators
Family Enterprise
Strategic HRM
E-commerce
Wellbeing
Design Thinking
Machine Learning
Entrepreneurship
ESG
Finance
Fintech
Financial Reporting
Financial Inclusion
Governance
Healthcare Law
Medical Law
Market Valuation
Taxation

Tourism (Green Hotels, Sustainable Tourism)
Accounting Information System
Blockchain
Business Ethics
Corporate Governance
Digital Marketing Analytics
Education and Literacy
Social Media Marketing
Contemporary Information Technology
Earnings Management
Hybrid Work Arrangement
Environmental and Economic Valuation
Economic Growth and Development
Employee Well-being and Employee Motivation.
Environmental Economics, Natural Disasters, Biodiversity
Housing and Urban Economics
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing (Omnichannel, AI, Service Robots, Metaverse, Phygital Store, Virtual Influencers)

Note: All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Our programme offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about the Doctor of Business Administration. To ensure a smooth admission process, please take note of our entry requirements listed below.

Fulfilling one of the requirements listed below:

i. A Master’s degree with min CGPA 3.0 (Level 7, MQF) in Business Administration, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

ii. A Master’s degree with min CGPA 3.0 (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields, accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR

iii. A Master’s degree with min CGPA 3.0 (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields, without relevant working experience, accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to passing prerequisite courses; OR

iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

The following criteria shall apply for working adults applying for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL):

All applicants are subjected to appropriate APEL assessments conducted by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
The APEL provision is only to be applied to Malaysian nationalities

Working Experience

Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content.

Rigorous Internal Assessment

Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria:

Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant managerial responsibilities.
Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you have had on your organisation.
Professional skills that you have developed, for example, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills.
How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the institution. (Lancaster University, 2021)

Prerequisite Courses

The prerequisite courses must equip the applicant with necessary business knowledge of one level lower than the programme level:

Managing People
Managing Financial Resources
Understanding Customers
Understanding Environments and Strategic Planning

International Students

IELTS 6.0 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score).

Note: All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

FUTURE CAREERS

When you’ve successfully completed this Doctor of Business Administration, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

Academician
Consultant
C-level Executive
Management Analyst
Economist
Entrepreneur

Project Director
Strategic Planner
Director of Human Resources
Senior Market Research Analyst
Leadership in Government Agencies

APPLY NOW

Embarking on your journey towards a Doctor of Business Administration marks a pivotal step in advancing your executive leadership and business research skills. We are here to guide you through the application process, ensuring it is as seamless and straightforward as possible. To discover more about the procedure and the documents required, please visit our Admissions website for further information.