Why this course
- > Why Study UNITAR’s Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) – OnlineDoctorate programmes, in general, are designed for candidates who want their theses or dissertations to be recognised and awarded by their respective universities with a PhD based on extensive and original research in their chosen field.
Our online Doctor in Business Administration programme is mainly on supervisedresearch workthat will equip graduates with in-depth knowledge of business and management in addition to implementation in the chosen area of expertise.Professional doctoratesin business administration will provide an opportunity for students to contribute to knowledge and practice. Being a DBA graduate will enhance your credibility and demonstrate competence in the business field to advance your professional goals. A doctorate in business administration can open many doors, including lecturing, consulting, organisational leadership and research.
- > Industrial and Societal InsightsOther than achieving your personal academic goals, obtaining your online DBA will empower you to contribute significantly to businesses across different industries and societies. The rapid and drastic changes in the business landscape have been amplified by the pandemic that hit the world at large. Your industry-based research in your field of expertise can potentially rebuild the economy and nation towards a more sustainable future.
- > Accredited by MQA and Awarded a QS 5-Star Rating for Online LearningUNITAR’s Doctor in Business Administration online course is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
As the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded a QS 5-star rating for online learning, students of UNITAR will experience quality online education through our online DBA course. What this means is that students will have access to professional online student services and technology, supportive student-faculty engagement as well as opportunities for coursemate and alumni interactions, among others. There is flexibility in consultation hours with supervisors based on the prior appointments made.
- > Course Structure and GradingStudents can opt for either full-time or part-time study when enrolling for the online DBA programme. The duration of the study is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years (full-time), while it’s a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 8 years (part-time).
The online postgraduate course is 100% coursework with only 5 courses to complete. In other words, there is no comprehensive examination and no final examination. The dissertation is assessed and graded with “satisfactory” or “pass”, “unsatisfactory” or “fail”, which will not be included in the CGPA calculation.
Lessons will also include doctoral seminars to provide industrial perspectives to candidates.
- > EPF Withdrawal AvailableWe accept applicants to fund their online DBA studies via their EPF Account II Withdrawal.
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Course information
Entry Requirements
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the UNITAR Senate;
OR - A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the UNITAR Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment;
OR - A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the UNITAR Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to certain prerequisite requirement courses;
OR - Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
International Students
- Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS OR
- Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent
Course Structure
Programme Modules (Full-Time)
Year 1
- Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
- Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
- Strategic Operations Management
- Business Transformation
- Doctoral Seminar in Business
- Advanced Research Methodology
Year 2 Onwards
- Dissertation (Part 1) Independent Study Project and Proposal Defense
- Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation
Programme Modules (Part-Time)
Year 1 and 2
- Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
- Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
- Strategic Operations Management
- Doctoral Seminar in Business
- Business Transformation
- Advanced Research Methodology
Year 3 Onwards
- Dissertation (Part 1) and Proposal Defense
- Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation
Career Prospects
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Managing Director
- Business Professor
- Entrepreneur / Business Owner
Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
- Entrepreneurship is a multidimensional field that encompasses several disciplines. The content of this course helps entrepreneurs to understand the context involved in starting a new business. Process conceptual framework will be useful for them to design the implementation plan and the important considerations on how best they can startup and manage a social enterprise.
- The learner will learn how to develop and execute strategies designed to maximise a company’s competitive advantage. Develop skills to determine the appropriate strategy to fit the company’s unique resources and capabilities. The learner will be able to apply these skills in a business environment and the real world.
- This course is designed to develop learners‘ capabilities to strategically manage operations in this digital era. Learners will be exposed to analytical concepts/tools for the management of operations. The course will look into the strategic and operational level of processes that will lead to understanding the operations network.
- Business Transformation is the process of fundamentally changing the systems, processes, people and technology across a whole business or unit. Disruption is a force that is changing the corporate landscape like no other as well as provides an interactive tour of the five key technologies transforming industry and commerce.
