Doctor of Business Management
24 monthsProgramme duration
161,190 USDTuition Fee/year
28 Feb, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
Blended
Programme Aims
The programme aims to educate junior professionals eager to advance their academic journey before establishing their careers as “scientific business leaders” within the industry. The programme will specifically equip students with solid scientific skills and business domain knowledge, enabling them to conduct applied research across various business disciplines, solve real-world business and management problems, drive innovation, and establish themselves as “scientific business leaders” in their fields.
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:
Applied Research and Innovation
- Learning objective: Sharpen students' ability to conduct applied research and innovation by critically applying knowledge and scientific skills within their academic discipline and formulating sophisticated solutions as critical thinkers.
General Business Domain Knowledge
- Learning objective: Broaden, update and deepen students' understanding of fundamental business domain knowledge, cultivating a forward-thinking mindset that embraces artificial intelligence as a transformative force.
Socially Responsible and Resilient Leaders
- Learning objective: Develop socially responsible and ethically aware future scientific business leaders within a lifelong learning environment.
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 perspective and academic vigour of PolyU DBM, 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, UK.
- IMD was ranked in the top 10 for both open and custom programmes worldwide in the 2024 Financial Times Executive Education ranking.
- LSE was ranked third in Europe and sixth in the world in social sciences and management subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Technology-related Elements of the Curriculum
To help students embrace technological changes and digital transformation, five technology-related elements, namely Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Entrepreneurship, have been embedded in the programme across a wide range of subjects.
Our curriculum is designed to foster students' awareness of the impact of technology innovations and enable them to handle data and adopt technology to tackle business and organisational issues while enhancing their management and leadership skills.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
Blended
Programme Aims
The programme aims to educate junior professionals eager to advance their academic journey before establishing their careers as “scientific business leaders” within the industry. The programme will specifically equip students with solid scientific skills and business domain knowledge, enabling them to conduct applied research across various business disciplines, solve real-world business and management problems, drive innovation, and establish themselves as “scientific business leaders” in their fields.
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:
Applied Research and Innovation
- Learning objective: Sharpen students' ability to conduct applied research and innovation by critically applying knowledge and scientific skills within their academic discipline and formulating sophisticated solutions as critical thinkers.
General Business Domain Knowledge
- Learning objective: Broaden, update and deepen students' understanding of fundamental business domain knowledge, cultivating a forward-thinking mindset that embraces artificial intelligence as a transformative force.
Socially Responsible and Resilient Leaders
- Learning objective: Develop socially responsible and ethically aware future scientific business leaders within a lifelong learning environment.
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 perspective and academic vigour of PolyU DBM, 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, UK.
- IMD was ranked in the top 10 for both open and custom programmes worldwide in the 2024 Financial Times Executive Education ranking.
- LSE was ranked third in Europe and sixth in the world in social sciences and management subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Technology-related Elements of the Curriculum
To help students embrace technological changes and digital transformation, five technology-related elements, namely Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Entrepreneurship, have been embedded in the programme across a wide range of subjects.
Our curriculum is designed to foster students' awareness of the impact of technology innovations and enable them to handle data and adopt technology to tackle business and organisational issues while enhancing their management and leadership skills.
Admission Requirements
- A Master’s degree, preferably in a business-related area.
- Candidates with experience in start-up companies, entrepreneurship, a track record of innovation, or outstanding academic performance who possess a recognised first degree may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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