Doctor of Business Administration Program By City University of Hong Kong |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

108,699 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

24 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The DBA programme is for business leaders, entrepreneurs and senior executives interested in generating new management ideas and practices; and learning and applying advanced research techniques to solve complex real world business and management problems.  The CityU DBA 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.

Bonus Features

    • The DBA Programme draws on collaborative efforts and expertise across the Business College’s six member departments including Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, Management, Management Sciences and Marketing.  It has a focus on the development of applied research skills in a wide range of interdisciplinary areas like knowledge and innovation management, corporate governance, accounting, finance, e-business, internet marketing, and international economics, etc.
    • DBA thesis mentors are senior faculty members with up to date understandings of business practice; business advisors or practitioners acting as professional supervisors may be allocated when necessary to ensure the professional content and relevance of theses.
    • Core courses taught by College academics and renowned local and overseas adjunct/visiting faculty to give participants an international perspective.
    • Only one research methodology course offered each semester to suit the busy schedules of senior executives.  Intensive mode of attendance for these core courses: one weekend (Saturday afternoon and Sunday) every month for about 4 months in each semester.
    • Two residential workshops to keep participants abreast of the latest issues and interdisciplinary knowledge in the business field.
    • Regular research development workshops to allow students from different cohorts and graduates to interact through presenting their research and participating in the sharing sessions.

    Program overview

    Main Subject

    Business and Management Studies

    Degree

    Other

    Study Level

    PHD

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    The DBA programme is for business leaders, entrepreneurs and senior executives interested in generating new management ideas and practices; and learning and applying advanced research techniques to solve complex real world business and management problems.  The CityU DBA 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.

    Bonus Features

      • The DBA Programme draws on collaborative efforts and expertise across the Business College’s six member departments including Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, Management, Management Sciences and Marketing.  It has a focus on the development of applied research skills in a wide range of interdisciplinary areas like knowledge and innovation management, corporate governance, accounting, finance, e-business, internet marketing, and international economics, etc.
      • DBA thesis mentors are senior faculty members with up to date understandings of business practice; business advisors or practitioners acting as professional supervisors may be allocated when necessary to ensure the professional content and relevance of theses.
      • Core courses taught by College academics and renowned local and overseas adjunct/visiting faculty to give participants an international perspective.
      • Only one research methodology course offered each semester to suit the busy schedules of senior executives.  Intensive mode of attendance for these core courses: one weekend (Saturday afternoon and Sunday) every month for about 4 months in each semester.
      • Two residential workshops to keep participants abreast of the latest issues and interdisciplinary knowledge in the business field.
      • Regular research development workshops to allow students from different cohorts and graduates to interact through presenting their research and participating in the sharing sessions.

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      6.5+
      92+
      Applicants are expected to possess:
      • a Master's degree in a business related discipline in good standing from a recognized university, or the equivalent; and
      • a substantial amount of professional work experience* of which some are at a senior level.
      * Typical applicants will have over 10 years of work experience, although outstanding applicants with less work experience are also welcome.
      24 Apr 2024
      3 Years
      Sep

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      Domestic Students

      108,699 USD
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      International Students

      108,699 USD
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