Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Key Information
Course Name:
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
University Name:
Kings University College
Campus:
Kuala Lumpur
Qualification:
PhD
Duration:
3 years
Intake:
January, March, June, August. October, November
IELTS:
6.0
Study Mode:
On-campus
Study Type:
Full time study
Program Mode:
Coursework
Yearly Tuition Fees
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | MYR 16,500 |
| 2nd Year | MYR 18,000 |
| 3rd Year | MYR 15,000 |
Other Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| EMGS Fee | MYR 3,000 |
| Registration | MYR 1,200 |
| Student Visa Renewal | MYR 1,300 |
+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Qualification
PhD
Duration
3 years
Intake
January, March, June, August. October, November
IELTS
6.0
Study Mode
On-campus
Study Type
Full time study
Program Mode
Coursework
Course Fee for International Students
Yearly Tuition Fees
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | MYR 16,500 |
| 2nd Year | MYR 18,000 |
| 3rd Year | MYR 15,000 |
Other Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| EMGS Fee | MYR 3,000 |
| Registration | MYR 1,200 |
| Student Visa Renewal | MYR 1,300 |
+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)
Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration offers a prestigious pedagogical framework designed to ground scholars in the foundational tenets and transformative methodologies of autonomous organizational inquiry and high-level strategic governance. As a terminal professional degree, this program facilitates a transition from executive management to elite scholar-practitioner proficiency by synthesizing rigorous theoretical inquiry with applied doctoral research, ensuring that candidates can navigate the systemic complexities of a volatile and high-velocity global commercial landscape. The curriculum is strategically structured to provide a comprehensive mastery of critical doctoral pillars: Epistemological Rigor and Knowledge Synthesis: Cultivating the analytical capacity to translate complex academic theories into functional business solutions, providing the prerequisite cognitive tools for making original contributions to professional practice. Environmental Intelligence and Global Stewardship: Developing the expertise required to interpret shifting economic indicators and geopolitical market forces, preparing students to lead organizations through the continuous evolution of the international business arena. Entrepreneurial Architecture and Strategic Scaling: Establishing a thorough understanding of venture creation and innovation management, fostering the mindset necessary to successfully launch independent enterprises or spearhead disruptive initiatives within global corporate structures. Executive Influence and Scholarly Leadership: Mastering the “hard skills” of evidence-based decision-making and academic dissemination, ensuring graduates possess the professional fluency required to ascend the highest echelons of corporate or academic hierarchy. By integrating advanced commercial expertise with intensive research training and professional mentoring, the program equips candidates with the executive scholarly competencies required for a profound institutional impact. Graduates emerge as prepared scholar-leaders ready for pivotal roles as Chief Strategy Officers, Senior Management Consultants, or Academic Practitioners, possessing the prerequisite academic rigor to drive organizational transformation or lead specialized research units in Strategic Management, Global Market Economics, or Organizational Behavioral Science.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
| Category | Themes | Key Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic & Economic Core | Global Leadership | Advanced Strategic Management, Economic Dynamics (Markets & Growth), and Global Marketing Strategies. |
| Digital & Innovation | Future-Proofing Business | Advanced Skills in Digital Transformation and Business Analytics and Contemporary Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. |
| Advanced Operations | Finance & People | Comprehensive Financial Analysis and Advanced Human Resource Management. |
| Research & Inquiry | Academic Rigor | Advanced Business Research Methodology I & II. |
| Final Capstone | Scholarly Contribution | Thesis: An extensive, independent research work that contributes original insights to the field of business, demonstrating a mastery of specialized knowledge and research techniques. |
Field of Research
N/A