Doctor of Business Administration

This comprehensive programme is designed to cultivate adept and self-reliant researchers in the realm of strategic business management, honing their expertise in specialised fields like finance, marketing, project management, supply chain management, or other relevant disciplines. By contributing original and practical knowledge to their respective areas of research, students play a pivotal role in advancing the frontiers of business knowledge.This program places a deliberate focus on cultivating vital competencies in business administration, encompassing the capacity to conduct rigorous research, apply analytical problem-solving skills, effectively communicate with diverse audiences, lead and manage projects, and maintain the highest professional ethics standards. The Doctorate in Business Administration places substantial emphasis on fostering critical thinking, analytical prowess, research acumen, project management acuity, and refined writing skills. As a result, students attain a sophisticated and cutting-edge understanding of their research specialty, positioning them at the forefront of the ever-evolving business landscape.This esteemed programme equips graduates with the competencies and insights essential to lead and innovate in today's dynamic business world.

• Target Audience

  • Ages 19-30, 31-65

• Target Group

  • This degree is aimed at mid- to senior-level business executives and managers who want to gain the highest level of expertise and qualification in business and management. It offers advanced knowledge and skills in business management, administration, and leadership

• Mode of attendance

  • Full-Time and Part-Time

• Structure of the programme

  • The degree is primarily composed of independent research conducted by a student under the supervision of a faculty member, benefiting from diversity in perspective and expertise from a secondary supervisor

  • Entire programme is divided into three modules, each building upon the previous. It has a large research component consisting of both structured research preparation and the creation of an extensive final thesis in which students undertake cutting-edge, original, independent research.

    • Tier One

      • Advanced Research Planning and Methodology for Business (MQF 7, 2000 Hours)

    • Tier Two

      • Research Development and Progress Review (MQF 8, 1000 Hours)

    • Tier Three

      • Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination (MQF 8, 1500 Hours)

• Grading System

  • Within any individual module assessment is of two kinds: assessment of regular assignments (typically weighted 20% as a whole) and assessment of a final assignment or project (typically weighted 80%). These grades, however, are regarded only as indicators of progress while the student is progressing through the program.

  • The degree is awarded on a pass/fail basis as a consequence of the viva voce examination.

• Dates of Next Intake

  • Rolling admission

• Pass rates

  • 2023 pass rates will be publicised in the next cycle, contingent upon ensuring sufficient student data for anonymization.

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