Doctor of Business Administration

Campus PhD Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
PhD
First-year fees
MYR
Starts
April / May

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.