Doctorate of Business Administration

This doctoral programme is a designed for experienced professionals, senior managers and executives who want to strengthen their research, leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities while continuing their careers.

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Duration 3 Years
Locations Malaysia/ USA

Birchwood University, USA

Description

This doctoral programme is a designed for experienced professionals, senior managers and executives who want to strengthen their research, leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities while continuing their careers.

With a strong focus on applied research and real-world business problem solving, the DBA helps students develop practical solutions for today’s complex organisational challenges. The programme covers key areas such as strategic leadership, innovation, technology management, organisational development and evidence-based decision-making.

Delivered through a flexible cohort-based model where graduates are prepared for senior leadership, consulting, academic, government and non-profit roles, earning a globally relevant doctoral qualification that enhances professional credibility and career advancement.

Duration

2 years

Delivery Location

Malaysia and/or USA

Eligibility

  • Master’s degree in business or similar qualifications
  • English proficiency test scores equivalent to IELTS of 6.5. IABT internal test is accepted. NO IELTS Test is required.

Programme Highlights

Global Career Pathway

Highly Career Focussed

Transformative Professional Growth

Extensive Industry Linkage

Syllabus

  • Managerial Valuation
  • Resource Economics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Business Analytics and Data Management
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Global Technology Management
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
  • International Project Management
  • Management of Innovative Technologies
  • Management of Innovative Technologies II
  • Predictive & Risk Analysis
  • Data Science Analytics
  • Technological Transformation Design and Leadership
  • Advanced Effective Technologies
  • Global Technology Cybersecurity
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Dissertation Development I
  • Dissertation Development II
  • Dissertation Development III
  • Research Thesis/Dissertation Defence

Career Opportunities

A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) strengthens your professional profile and positions you for senior leadership, executive, consulting and academic opportunities. DBA graduates are valued for their ability to combine advanced research with practical business insight, enabling them to solve complex organisational challenges, drive innovation and lead sustainable growth. For ambitious professionals, the DBA is more than a qualification, it is a powerful step towards greater credibility, influence and long-term career advancement.