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Doctor of Business Administration 

Embarking on our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme is a curated journey for seasoned managers and professionals—the pinnacle of management education.

Why Study with Us

As rigorous as a PhD, it combines academic theory with real-world business and management practices while imparting you with in-depth business knowledge and intelligence. Arming you with conceptual and strategic skills for leading in the Malaysia’s dynamic service and manufacturing sectors.

What sets this programme apart is it capitalises on your career experiences, practical insights, and your robust skill set.

Core components include coursework in business and management, and a unique dissertation showcasing your ability for independent research that delivers original contribution to a particular field through discovery, formulation of theories and creative reinterpret of established data and ideas.

Our Advantage

Faculty Expertise Aligning Industry Challenges to Organisation Solutions

Acquire a holistic grasp of business strategies and insights from a global standpoint, an in-depth understanding of technology as a key driver, and the ability to examine, analyse and trouble shoot with a strong grasp of the macro. All equipping you to adeptly navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.

Advanced Tech Resources for Powerful Data Analysis Insights

Explore cutting-edge tools and methodologies that empower you to navigate and derive meaningful insights in the ever-evolving landscape of business data.

Faculty Training Programme Designed for Unmatched Professional Growth

Elevate your capabilities to become a catalyst for real-world impact, blending dynamic professionalism with scholarly excellence through our well crafted training programme.

Doctor of Business Administration Course Overview

Doctor of Business Administration Course Essentials Quick Facts

All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance

Study Model

Online ODL

3 to 6 Years – Full Time
4 to 8 Years – Part Time

Doctor of Business Administration

80 Credits

Language

English

Accreditation & Recognition

Accreditation

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Fees & Scholarships*

Tuition Fees

RM41,600

Scholarships Available

 

*Terms & Conditions Apply

Study Duration

Study Start

Jan, May and September

Duration

Full-Time is 3 to 6 years
Part-Time is 4 to 8 years

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Top Core Courses

Get a head start on your career with our Doctor of Business Administration . Here are some core courses designed to equip you with the most relevant and up-to-date skill set:
Transformational Leadership and Change

The pandemic crisis gives fresh content for students to share self-reflections when discussing cases and situations with challenges that unravels continuously by the day.

Management Consultancy

Students spend two terms to carefully hone their strategic consultancy skills through the application of strategic tools and techniques in an actual consultancy assignment.

Conceptualisation and Theoretical Development in Research

Students put their interest together with theories, concepts, and ideas, methodologies, and real world business problems into a systematic way of thinking and designing for impactful research findings.

Your Learning Pathway: From Basics to Mastery

Online (ODL), Full Time
YEAR 1: CRITICAL APPRECIATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT ISSUES Online (ODL), Full Time

Students will develop a critical appreciation of wide-ranging theories, concepts, and contemporary issues in key business and functional areas of management, as well as gain fresh insights into real-world business opportunities and challenges.

YEAR 2: RESEARCH BEARING SETTING AND RESEARCH COMMENCEMENT Online (ODL), Full Time

Students will hone their conceptual and analytical skills in identifying core business or management issues and sharpen their consulting capability in evaluating evidence and communicating findings. Subsequently, they will kickstart their journey into business research by attempting proposal research writing.

YEAR 3: RDEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH COMPETENCY Online (ODL), Full Time

Students will conduct an original applied research that has the potential to influence present or future business or management policies and practices.

Research Areas

Study Content

CORE COURSES
No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1 BBM712/03 Agile Management Ecosystem 3
2 BBM713/03 Talent Management Dynamics 3
3 BBM714/03 Progressive Economics Strategies 3
4 BBM715/03 Contemporary Managerial Finance 3
5 BBM716/03 Marketing Intelligence Optimisation 3
6 BBM717/03 Logical Business Analytics 3
7 BBM718/03 Advanced Business Research Methods 1 3
8 BBM719/03 Advanced Business Research Methods 2 3
Subtotal Credit Hours 24
REQUIRED COURSE
No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1 BBM720/56 Doctorate of Business Administration – Thesis 56
Subtotal Credit Hours 56
Total Credit Hours 80
PREREQUISITES
No. Course Code & Title Prerequisite
1 BBM719/03 Advanced Business Research Methods 2 BBM718/03 Advanced Business Research Methods 1
2 MCBBM719/03 Advanced Business Research Methods 2 MCBBM718/03 Advanced Business Research Methods 1
3 BBM720/56 Doctorate of Business Administration – Thesis BBM718/03 – Advanced Business Research Methods 1 and BBM719/03 – Advanced Business Research Methods 2

Admission

Entry Requirement
  1. A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; or
  2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
  3. Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
APEL Entry: Turning Experience into Credentials

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an opportunity for individuals with working experience but lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their tertiary studies. APEL involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study.

Applicants should comply with the following admission criteria stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA):

The candidate should be:

  • The applicant shall be 35 years of age in the year of application with at least Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications (or those with higher qualifications, e.g., Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma) and must possess at least 5 years of relevant work experience after completion of the Bachelor’s degree programme.
  • Pass the APEL.A assessment for Doctoral Degree level.

Find out how to apply: APEL

Scholarships & Financial Aid

For details and inquiries on Scholarships & Financial Aid, you can find out more here.

Future Career Paths with a DBA Degree

Upon completion of the programme, you can pursue numerous career paths such as:

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Management Analyst
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Market Research Analyst
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Academician
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Business/Management Consultant

Why WOU is The Best Online University of Choice

If You are Working While Studying

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Our Success Stories

Discover the impact we've had, straight from our campus family.

Sugganya Prem A/P Krishnan Murty

Bachelor of Management (Hons) with Psychology

Management with psychology has driven me to accept challenges and leadership roles that improve my way of thinking. Understanding the need for psychology has shown positive behavior leads to a new pattern by promoting a forward-thinking environment and becoming a self-driven individual.  I leverage my professional expertise to find solutions and advocate for growth.

Revatay A/P Supramaniam

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Human Resource Management

I learned a lot of things with the course I take but there is one thing that struck me the most learning the principles of HR, recruitment, labor laws and Organizational development that really helps me to do my current role at Jobstreeet Malaysia. The most useful thing I learned, when we study the application of HR knowledge is that helps me today in day-to-day engagement with the HR team of companies, especially in advising in hiring the right talent for the company.

Abdul Halim Bin Musa Brahim

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Management

I am from Kuching, Sarawak and have been with WOU since 2012 when I was pursuing my degree. I am very grateful for being able to continue my studies at the CeMBA level, WOU. Educational institutions for working adults. “It’s not easy to be easy” which is always shown in the heart to fulfill one’s own needs and wants. Hard work, trust is the key to success as well as help from WOU employees, lecturers and friends. Now in the process of advancing myself to continue my studies to the level of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), WOU and pray that all matters will be made easier.

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Our Expert Supervisors:
Guiding You Every Step of the Way

Meet our distinguished postgraduate faculty members, each a luminary in their respective fields, poised to offer unparalleled guidance and mentorship to students aspiring to pursue PhD or professional Doctorate degrees.

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