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- Earn yourself a competitive edge with OUM’s DBA. It is a professional doctoral degree designed for managers and executives who wish to enhance their professional practices and deepen their management knowledge, skills and leadership in business administration through intensive study and research. A total of 80 credits of core courses, electives and research components need to be completed in order to be awarded this doctoral degree.
- 24 credits are allocated for core courses, 12 credits are for core research skills, 4 credits for Concept Paper and 40 credits for a research and dissertation.
Programme Objectives
- DBA aims to produce a new breed of scholar-managers who have the ability to develop a vision for the future, think critically and plan strategically, implement effective business policies and make sound decisions to achieve business goals.
- A major aim of the OUM DBA is to educate senior executives to be the “scholar-managers”, who are able to apply research findings in solving the real-world management problems.
- Students are developed to identify innovation opportunities, develop breakthrough strategies, and create an organizational environment that enable innovation and change .
- Graduates will be able to apply a range of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and formulate solutions pertaining to real business problems and issues.
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* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
**LATEST UPDATE: 31 October 2021
Normal Entry
- Master (MQF Level 7) as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to Master (MQF Level 7) as accepted by HEP Senate.
English language competency requirements for international students: Minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Note:
- No direct admission from Bachelor’s Degree to Doctoral Programme.
- Candidate with a bachelor degree who has enrolled for a masters degree programme may apply to change to a doctoral programme within 1 year after registering for the programme, subject to the following provisions:
- Has demonstrated competency and ability to conduct research at the postgraduate level;(Level 8 MQF);
- A comprehensive internal assessment by the HEP; and
- Obtain approval from the HEP Senate.
NOTE: Intake is subject to the approval of the Postgraduate Committee of the faculty.
Part I
- Coursework (12 courses) = 36 credits
Part II
- Doctoral Concept Paper = 4 credits
Part II
- Research and Dissertation = 40 credits
- What is a DBA?
Doctor of Business Administration, a professional doctoral degree for managers, executives and academicians. - Why do I need a DBA?
To enhance professional practices and deepen management knowledge, skills and leadership in business administration through intensive study and research. - What are the entry requirements of the DBA?
a. Master as accepted by the senate, or
b. Other qualifications equivalent to Master, as accepted by senate. - What is the duration of study?
4 years or 12 semesters. - How much are the fees for Malaysian and permanent residents?
RM45,348 for 4 years. - What are the career prospects?
Learners can advance in their career in the industry or become academician in the institution of higher learning. - What is the delivery mode?
Teaching and learning process is conducted through online tutorials, and supported with video lectures and online forums. - What is the structure of the programme?
Learners need to complete 8 taught courses, research proposal and thesis. - How many taught courses should be taken?
6 core courses and 2 research skill courses. - How many taught courses are there per semester?
2 courses. - How are the taught courses graded?
Some courses are graded based on 100% assignment, and some courses are graded based on a combination of assignment and final examination. - How can I finance my study?
For Malaysian, you may withdraw your EPF contributions from Account II to finance your study. - How do I apply?
Visit https://www.oum.edu.my/all-programmes/postgraduate-programme/doctor-of-business-administration/ and click ‘APPLY NOW’ - What will happen after sending my application?
Our officer will contact you for the next process.