Doctor of Business Administration
Introduction
Doctor of Business Administration is a PhD program taught at Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Malaysia. Intake: April / May. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Minimum 20 months) options.
The Doctor of Business Administration at Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a practice-based research program for experienced professionals. It focuses on strategic decision-making, leadership, and corporate innovation, using in-depth research and real-world applications. The curriculum includes areas such as strategic planning, business digital transformation, corporate reporting and sustainability, and operations and supply chain optimization.
The program is delivered 100% online. It requires a minimum course duration of 20 months. As part of the learning, 30% of face-to-face learning includes six sessions at MUST campus in Kota Damansara, with each session lasting four days. Mode of study is full time or part time, with intakes in April / May.
The DBA awards an academic qualification at MQF Level 8 with a credit value of 100% research. It is structured as a single major. The program includes advanced research methodology, quantitative and qualitative data analyses, and a dissertation split into two parts.
Modules
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Business Digital Transformation Leadership and Corporate Negotiation
- Corporate Reporting & Sustainability
- Operations and Supply Chain Optimization
- Corporate Consultancy and Coaching
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analyses
- Dissertation (Part 1)
- Dissertation (Part 2)
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Business Administration at Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST).
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Business Administration.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Academic Requirements
- – Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but below 2.50, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
– A Pass at Level 7 Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment by MQA; OR
– Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
- IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 60
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 59
Linguaskill: 169
ELS (English Language Services): 109
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency): 169
OET (Occupational English Test): 250
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://must.edu.my/doctor-of-business-administration
More Information
- IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 60
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 59
Linguaskill: 169
ELS (English Language Services): 109
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency): 169
OET (Occupational English Test): 250
Scholarships
11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.