Doctor of Business Administration Programme (DBA)

Business Administration pathway

A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Business Administration, as accepted by the HEP Senate

Non-related fields

A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields, accepted by the HEP Senate, is subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment

Non-related fields without relevant working experience

A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields, without relevant working experience, accepted by the HEP Senate, is subject to passing prerequisite courses

Other equivalent qualifications

Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government

Experience requirement

Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a particular level of study

Relevance

The experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content

Assessment method

Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through statement of purpose, interview and other methods

Criteria that may be covered

• Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant managerial responsibilities
• Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you have had on your organisation
• Professional skills that you have developed, for example, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills
• How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the institution