Malaysia
Asia Pacific University
PhD
Business
In-person
3 Years
US$12,745
30%
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Asia Pacific University (APU) is a professional doctoral program designed to equip executives, professionals, and leaders with advanced knowledge and skills to navigate and lead in the digital transformation era.
The program emphasizes a balance between business strategy, management, people, processes, and technology, preparing candidates to address challenges in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) digitalized world. A unique feature of the APU DBA is its collaboration with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK, offering students the opportunity to obtain a dual accreditation.
By opting for the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, graduates enhance their global recognition as professional managers. The program’s curriculum is designed to foster strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a strong emphasis on research applicable to strategic formulation, policy development, and organizational risk assessment.
Strategic Management for Integrated Value Creation
Accounting and FinTech in Digital Transformation
Advanced Marketing Intelligence and Research
Research Methodology
Leadership and Organisational Science
Digital Thinking and Innovation Management
Data Science and Business Analytics
Quantitative Research OR Qualitative Research
Digital Business Transformation
Global Economic and Business Issues
Dissertation
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| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree in Related Fields | Accepted by the APU Senate or its equivalent qualification. |
| Master’s Degree in Non-Related Fields (With Relevant Work Experience) | Accepted by the Senate, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. |
| Master’s Degree in Non-Related Fields (Without Relevant Work Experience) | Accepted by the Senate, subject to passing pre-requisite courses. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6 |
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
For International Students | US$12,745 |
