Doctor of Business Administration (International) 36 months PHD Programme By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

116,406 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
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 overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
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.

Admission Requirements

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For admission to the DBA, applicants are expected to possess:
  • a master's degree in a business related discipline from a recognised university in good standing or the equivalent and
  • a substantial amount of professional work experience* of which some is at a senior level

In exceptional circumstances, candidates with professional qualifications or other scholarly achievements plus substantial senior managerial experience, may be considered. Applicants holding a relevant Bachelor's degree with first class honours or the equivalent from a recognised university, and the requisite work experience at a senior level, will also be considered.


* Typical applicants will have over 10 years of work experience, although outstanding applicants with less work experience are also welcome.

3 Years
Sep

Domestic
116,406 USD
International
116,406 USD

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