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

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

116,406 USDTuition Fee/year

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Program 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.

Program 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

Undergraduate

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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.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

116,406 USD
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International Students

116,406 USD
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CityUHK emphasises on professional education preparing students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world. We strive to nurture well-round graduates who are competent professionals, critical thinkers and life-long learners.

The undergraduate curriculum encourages every student to learn, communicate and share new knowledge for the benefit of society. Students are given with opportunities to

  • make an original discovery and inspire a passion for knowledge and innovation;
  • gain global exposure through various opportunities including overseas exchange, summer programmes and service learning; 
  • acquire practical experience by participating in internship and company consultancy projects; 
  • enrich personal development by taking a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. 


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CityUHK offers research degree programmes in all Colleges and Schools in a range of strategic areas that reflect the University’s strengths and suit individual research interests. The programmes consist of both coursework and independent research studies, culminating in the submission of a thesis.  

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Professional Doctorate programmes have both taught and research components. With an integrated curriculum of theory, practice and research, the programmes aim to develop innovative thinking and knowledge application capability to solve important strategic problems in their professions.

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More than 50 taught postgraduate programmes in diverse and extensive subject areas help students pursue their personal interests, professional excellence and career advancement. Students receive an innovative, in-depth education mainly in the form of coursework while some programmes may require the completion of a project or thesis. Programmes may be offered in full-time, part-time or combined mode, and generally require one to two years of study, depending on the credit load requirements on individual programmes. 

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