DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

  Institution: Olympia College

Introduction
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme is designed to prepare future managers with in-depth knowledge and research skills in the business administration and management fields.  Comprehension, evaluation and creation of new knowledge are some of the areas covered in the programme to develop and enhance your leadership capabilities.  Furthermore, you will gain a better understanding of not only theories and methodologies, but best practices in your chosen field of research.

Course Duration
3 – 4 years

Intakes
February, May, July, October and December

Mode of Delivery
Student can choose to pursue this programme FULLY ONLINE or BLENDED MODE where face-to-face tutorials are provided in our OLYMPIA COLLEGE Learning Centres.

Entry Requirements
To be admitted into a Doctor of Business Administration programme, a person must possess:

• Master’s in relevant fields, OR
• Other fields recognised by the AeU Senate OR
• Other qualifications recognised by the AeU Senate

Learning Outcomes

• To equip you with advanced skills and competencies to overcome challenges and manage changes in your working environment.
• To nurture skills in understanding, evaluating and creating new knowledge within your profession and therefore encouraging contribution to the development of professional practice in Business Administration.
• To enhance your capabilities in leadership.
• To increase appreciation of research implications and effectively convey research findings.
• To develop in-depth understanding of theories, methodologies and practices in the chosen area of research.

No. of Subjects
10

Assessment
Assignments: 60%    Final Exam: 40%

Dissertation
60,000 words and not exceeding 80,000 words in Business Administration, Business and Management areas.

Subjects
Core

• Organizational Leadership
• Advanced Economic Analysis
• Advanced Finance and Accounting
• Strategic Marketing
• Advanced Statistics
• International Business
• Business Strategy and Policy
• New Business Venture
• Research Methodology 1
• Research Methodology 2

Final Award
Doctor of Business Administration

EPF & HRDF Claimable
Yes
(For Malaysians only)

Awarding Body
Asia e University