Doctor of Business Administration (Level 8-SOBS/DOBA/08)

OVERVIEW

A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a doctoral degree for managers and executives who want a pragmatic and relevant program of study and may work full time while completing their degree. Offering such a program can attract many DBA candidates to pursue the degree to advance their careers, enhance their skills and knowledge, and fulfill personal learning goals.

DBA programs focus on research that can be applied directly to current business issues. DBA learners research problems or challenges they face in their industries and apply what they learn to resolve issues in their organisations. DBA students are inspired by lifelong learning, enjoy the academic experience, and wish to expand on their existing knowledge, both from a theoretical and analytical perspective. They are interested in bringing these high-level thinking skills and newly acquired research skills back into the workplace.

The DBA program is to train learners to become thought-leaders of management practice and creators of knowledge by engaging in applied research. With the aid of WILMINGTON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY faculty, DBA learners will learn how to integrate management theory with practice and advance the field of evidence-based management.

BENEFITS

The Doctor of Business Administration meets the growing demand for producing business leaders who are able to critically analyse and synthesise their professional knowledge and professional practices.  As the graduate of this programme, you’re expected to make a key contribution to global business practices. Hence, the coursework relates to leadership, change, finance and process management, as well as research methodologies.

FACT SHEET

  • Level : L8
  • 40 Credit Hours
  • Intake : Monthly
  • Study Mode : Blended
  • Duration : 36 Months (6 Semesters)
  • Entry Requirement : Master Degree

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a  valid member of Edu Assist International Association throughout the program
  • Master Degree from recognised institution
  • Mature learners (over 30 years of age) with management experience (learners must check with the university senate.
  • Possess Executive or Professional Master Degree
  • Mature learners with management or supervisory experience
  • Learners must be 35 years old or older at the beginning of the course

MODULES 

  1. Understanding the organisation through the management and organisational theory (4 Credit Hours)
  2. Quantitative Research Method (4 Credit Hours)
  3. Qualitative Research Method (4 Credit Hours)
  4. Applied Research (4 Credit Hours)
  5. Creation and Dissemination of Business Knowledge (4 Credit Hours)
  6. Research Project I (4 Credit Hours)
  7. Research Project II (4 Credit Hours)
  8. Entrepreneurship & Innovation (4 Credit Hours)
  9. Dissertation (8 Credit Hours)
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