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The APU DBA prepares you to address the challenges within an increasingly Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) digitalised world. The knowledge and experience gained via APU’s DBA will allow you to sharpen your skills and competencies in decision making, strategic thinking, and problem solving be it for work or personal aspirations. The programme is also designed to enhance your research skills which can be applied to strategic formulation, policy formation and organisational risk assessment and mitigation plans. The APU DBA programme has a unique digital emphasis and is a technology-infused leadership programme that focuses on future-proofing leaders in a highly volatile and uncertain future.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The APU DBA prepares you to address the challenges within an increasingly Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) digitalised world. The knowledge and experience gained via APU’s DBA will allow you to sharpen your skills and competencies in decision making, strategic thinking, and problem solving be it for work or personal aspirations. The programme is also designed to enhance your research skills which can be applied to strategic formulation, policy formation and organisational risk assessment and mitigation plans. The APU DBA programme has a unique digital emphasis and is a technology-infused leadership programme that focuses on future-proofing leaders in a highly volatile and uncertain future.
Admission Requirements
6+
Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent accepted by APU Senate. Applicants must have recent and relevant study or practice in business or management. Submission of Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume will be required. An interview session will be conducted with all prospective candidates.
3 Years
Aug
Dec
Tuition fees
Domestic
12,745 USD
International
12,745 USD
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
APU Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
# 551-600QS Subject Rankings
36 monthsProgramme duration
12,745 USDTuition Fee/year
Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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