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Doctor of Business Administration – Online
About
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is a practice-oriented doctoral program that blends coursework, doctoral seminars, and research dissertation to refine your business strategies for driving competitive enterprises. The structured research will furnish you with a profound understanding of Business and Management, along with a focused set of insights applicable to your specialized area. This industry-centric doctorate enhances your credibility and equips you to showcase competencies in your field, thus advancing your professional aspirations. Possessing a DBA can unlock numerous opportunities, enabling you to pursue roles in teaching, consulting, leadership, or entrepreneurship.
UNITAR's online DBA program primarily focuses on supervised research work, providing graduates with profound knowledge of business and management, complemented by practical implementation in their chosen area of expertise. Professional doctorates in business administration offer students the chance to contribute to both knowledge and practice. Graduating with a DBA enhances your credibility and demonstrates competence in the business realm, facilitating progress towards your professional objectives.
Being the first university in Southeast Asia to receive a QS 5-star rating for online learning underscores UNITAR's commitment to delivering quality online education. This rating assures students of professional online student services, advanced technological support, engaging student-faculty interactions, and opportunities for networking with peers and alumni. Flexible consultation hours with supervisors are available, based on prior appointments.t Students have the option to enroll in either full-time or part-time study modes for the online DBA program. The program duration ranges from a minimum of 3 to 6 years (full-time) or 4 to 8 years (part-time).
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Qualification Subtype | Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
| Coursework / Research | Coursework |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, March, May, July, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 9,144 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 11,025 |
Subjects
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Business, Management
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 9,144 | $ 11,025 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | $ 2,232 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 9,144 | $ 13,257 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 3,048 | $ 4,419 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $ 1,541 |
| Deposit (refundable) | $ 226 |
| International Student Visa Fee | $ 611 |
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Estimated Other Admin Fees
These fees vary from program to program. Please contact for the latest information. |
$ 328 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the UNITAR Senate;
OR - A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the UNITAR Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment;
OR - A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the UNITAR Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to certain prerequisite requirement courses;
OR - Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Language Requirements (International Students):
- Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS OR
- Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL iBT or its equivalent
Curriculum
Programme Modules (Full-Time)
Year 1
- Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
- Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
- Strategic Operations Management
- Business Transformation
- Doctoral Seminar in Business
- Advanced Research Methodology
Year 2 Onwards
- Dissertation (Part 1) Independent Study Project and Proposal Defense
- Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation
Programme Modules (Part-Time)
Year 1 and 2
- Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
- Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
- Strategic Operations Management
- Doctoral Seminar in Business
- Business Transformation
- Advanced Research Methodology
Year 3 Onwards
- Dissertation (Part 1) and Proposal Defense
- Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defense and Submission of Dissertation