Program Overview

Programme Overview

The CityU DBA programme aims to develop senior executives who can discover and advance knowledge and practice in their fields through rigorous applied research, emphasizing both academic rigor and business relevance.

Programme Aims and Intended Learning Outcomes

Aims

The CityU DBA programme aims to develop senior executives who can discover and advance knowledge and practice in their fields through rigorous applied research, emphasizing both academic rigor and business relevance.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of the student's research.
• Discover and apply advanced research methods and inter-disciplinary knowledge to address complex problems of modern business.
• Demonstrate independent and critical thinking ability and appreciate the ethical issues and concerns relevant to the discipline.
• Generate new and readily applicable knowledge in a chosen area of business, typically relevant to their host organisations and their own career objectives, leading to an improved understanding of how to lead and manage an organisation effectively in a global and rapidly changing environment.
• Adopt innovative and creative solutions to business problems and opportunities.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of:

• Coursework Component
• Thesis Component
• Suggested Programme Path

Teaching and Learning

The programme emphasizes teaching and learning, with a focus on academic rigor and business relevance.

Duration and Fees

The programme duration and fees are available upon request.

Our Faculty

The programme is supported by the following departments:

• Department of Accountancy
• Department of Decision Analytics and Operations
• Department of Economics & Finance
• Department of Information Systems
• Department of Management
• Department of Marketing

Our Participants

The programme attracts a diverse range of participants, with varying backgrounds and experiences.

Our Research

The programme focuses on the following research areas:

• Possible Research Areas
• Participants' Research Topics
• Graduates' Thesis Topics
• Research Publications / Presentations

Admission

Admission criteria and requirements are available upon request.