Doctor of Business Administration 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

140,577 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

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.

Admission Requirements

6+
80+

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.

2 Years
Sep

International
140,577 USD

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