Doctor of Business Administration PHD Programme By Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

176,785 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Feb, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims


This programme  aims to educate senior executives to be the “scholar-leaders”, who are able to apply research findings in solving the real-world management problems. It has been designed to integrate academic study and management practice in a way which will form a significant part of an individual’s business career.


On completion of the Programme, students will be able to advance their knowledge, skills and intellectual abilities as defined in the broad learning outcomes which are underpinned by specific learning objectives below:   


General Business Knowledge

  • Broaden, update and deepen students’ knowledge of business administration in general with an appreciation of digital transformation in the business world.
Specialist Knowledge

  • Acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specialist area including some basic understanding of the impacts from digital technology.
Applied Research

  • Sharpen students' ability to conduct original applied research and ethical awareness in business administration.


Accreditations 


AACSB 

The Faculty of Business was accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in 2010 in recognition of our business education.


EQUIS 

The Faculty of Business was accredited by EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) in 2007 in recognition of our programmes, research and associated activities.


International Collaboration

To enhance the international dimension and academic vigour of PolyU DBA, collaborations have been established with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in London, U.K.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims


This programme  aims to educate senior executives to be the “scholar-leaders”, who are able to apply research findings in solving the real-world management problems. It has been designed to integrate academic study and management practice in a way which will form a significant part of an individual’s business career.


On completion of the Programme, students will be able to advance their knowledge, skills and intellectual abilities as defined in the broad learning outcomes which are underpinned by specific learning objectives below:   


General Business Knowledge

  • Broaden, update and deepen students’ knowledge of business administration in general with an appreciation of digital transformation in the business world.
Specialist Knowledge

  • Acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specialist area including some basic understanding of the impacts from digital technology.
Applied Research

  • Sharpen students' ability to conduct original applied research and ethical awareness in business administration.


Accreditations 


AACSB 

The Faculty of Business was accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in 2010 in recognition of our business education.


EQUIS 

The Faculty of Business was accredited by EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) in 2007 in recognition of our programmes, research and associated activities.


International Collaboration

To enhance the international dimension and academic vigour of PolyU DBA, collaborations have been established with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in London, U.K.

Admission Requirements

80+
6+

Applying for the PolyU Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme

  • A Master's degree, preferably in a business-related area; and
  • Substantial managerial experience (at least 8 years) at a senior level.
  • Candidates in senior management positions possessing a recognized first degree and membership of a recognized professional body may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and do not possess a Bachelor’s or Master's degree or equivalent qualification which is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement. Please refer to the "Admissions Requirements" section at Study@PolyU for details.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

25 Feb 2027
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
176,785 USD
International
176,785 USD

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