Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA)

Program Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is a terminal qualification designed to equip researchers and professionals with advanced analytical and research skills. The program combines intensive coursework with supervised research projects, leading to the creation of original research contributions. Graduates are awarded the title of "Dr." and are recognized as experts in their field, contributing to advancements in business theories and practices.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a terminal qualification offered within the university education system. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the title of "Dr." and become part of an elite group of individuals recognized as the most upstanding members of society. The program encourages DBA students to analyze and evaluate existing organizational models and theories to influence practices within their respective fields. Students will learn from expert teachers and researchers, enabling them to create unique research contributions to the educational ecosystem. The program aims to provide world-class teaching to facilitate learning and equip students to become top researchers and professionals in their fields.

Outline:

The DBA program is an integrated coursework and research program that can be completed in a minimum of two and a half years.

Phase 1 (Coursework):

• The coursework component is completed in the first year.
• Courses are delivered in an intensive workshop model with face-to-face contact.
• All modules are assessed through written assignments.
• The transition to the research phase requires candidates to successfully complete a set of assessed Research Proposals (one for each research project).

Phase 2 (Research):

• Upon successful completion of the coursework units, candidates enter the research phase.
• They undertake individual, supervised research projects.
• Each research project culminates in a research paper of publishable style and quality.
• The portfolio of research papers is submitted for external examination.

Module Breakdown:

Phase 1:

• MGT 601: Management Research Perspectives
• GLO 601: Global Environments and Management Trends
• CRI 601: Critical Analysis of Research
• MGT 653: Contemporary Management
• REM 651: Research Methods in Business & Management
• MGT 652: Management Research Design & Methodologies
• DBA 770: Advanced Statistics
• PRE 651: Preparation and Presentation of a Research Proposal
• DBA 778: Comprehensive Examination

Phase 2:

• LIT734: Dissertation: Critical Literature Review
• RES820: Dissertation: Empirical Research
• RES839: Dissertation: Case Study
• DEF709: Dissertation: External Examination
• DEF717: Dissertation: Oral Presentation and Defense

Assessment:

• Phase 1: Written assignments for each module.
• Phase 2: Research papers of publishable style and quality for each research project.
• External Examination: Portfolio of research papers is submitted for external examination.

Teaching:

• Phase 1: Intensive workshop model with face-to-face contact.
• Phase 2: Individual, supervised research projects.