Doctor of Business Administration
48 monthsProgramme duration
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a part-time programme that is designed to nurture business leaders with excellent research expertise and strategic vision with an ultimate goal to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in China and around. The Doctor of Business Administration Programme is jointly offered by HKU Business School and Guanghua School of Management, the Peking University. With bringing in the world-class scholars from both The University of Hong Kong and the Peking University, a good mixture of both academic learning and practicality is ensured through teaching and experience sharing.
With an ultimate goal to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in China and around, the DBA programme is designed to nurture business leaders with excellent research expertise and strategic global vision. In this professional doctorate programme, we aim at:
On top of academic learning, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) also blends in student activities as well as company visits, talks and seminars to make sure our doctoral students benefit from a full scope of training in the programme. It also serves a platform for building up their own network though different activities arranged by our professional programme team.
With an ultimate goal to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in China and around, the DBA programme is designed to nurture business leaders with excellent research expertise and strategic global vision. In this professional doctorate programme, we aim at:
- Demonstrating adherence to personal and professional ethics;
- Equipping the students with advanced knowledge and research capability in a variety of areas, including corporate governance, investment, international finance, global strategy and managerial innovation;
- Enabling them to apply research outcomes to real-life cases, enhancing their analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and decision-making strategies;
- Broadening the vision and mindset of students, creating synergies from national sentiments and global perspectives; and
- Establishing global leadership and innovative spirits of the DBA students in the business world.
On top of academic learning, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) also blends in student activities as well as company visits, talks and seminars to make sure our doctoral students benefit from a full scope of training in the programme. It also serves a platform for building up their own network though different activities arranged by our professional programme team.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a part-time programme that is designed to nurture business leaders with excellent research expertise and strategic vision with an ultimate goal to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in China and around. The Doctor of Business Administration Programme is jointly offered by HKU Business School and Guanghua School of Management, the Peking University. With bringing in the world-class scholars from both The University of Hong Kong and the Peking University, a good mixture of both academic learning and practicality is ensured through teaching and experience sharing.
With an ultimate goal to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in China and around, the DBA programme is designed to nurture business leaders with excellent research expertise and strategic global vision. In this professional doctorate programme, we aim at:
On top of academic learning, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) also blends in student activities as well as company visits, talks and seminars to make sure our doctoral students benefit from a full scope of training in the programme. It also serves a platform for building up their own network though different activities arranged by our professional programme team.
With an ultimate goal to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in China and around, the DBA programme is designed to nurture business leaders with excellent research expertise and strategic global vision. In this professional doctorate programme, we aim at:
- Demonstrating adherence to personal and professional ethics;
- Equipping the students with advanced knowledge and research capability in a variety of areas, including corporate governance, investment, international finance, global strategy and managerial innovation;
- Enabling them to apply research outcomes to real-life cases, enhancing their analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and decision-making strategies;
- Broadening the vision and mindset of students, creating synergies from national sentiments and global perspectives; and
- Establishing global leadership and innovative spirits of the DBA students in the business world.
On top of academic learning, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) also blends in student activities as well as company visits, talks and seminars to make sure our doctoral students benefit from a full scope of training in the programme. It also serves a platform for building up their own network though different activities arranged by our professional programme team.
Admission Requirements
Hold a Master’s degree (or above) in business or related disciplines, or equivalent qualifications.
Possess at least twelve years of managerial experience on top of prior experience in reaching management ranks.
English Proficiency Requirement:
Applicants, who gained their degree qualifications in which the medium of instruction is non-English, are required to complete a qualifying examination offered by The University of Hong Kong.
Possess at least twelve years of managerial experience on top of prior experience in reaching management ranks.
English Proficiency Requirement:
Applicants, who gained their degree qualifications in which the medium of instruction is non-English, are required to complete a qualifying examination offered by The University of Hong Kong.
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