This programme trains students to develop the right attitude and character required for the working environment. They are also prepared to apply the knowledge and interpersonal skills gained to interact professionally with staff of all levels at the workplace.
> Why Study UNITAR’s Doctor in Education (EdD)
Doctorate programmes, in general, are designed for candidates who want their theses or dissertations to be recognised and awarded by their respective universities with a PhD based on extensive and original research in their chosen field.
Our online Doctor in Business Administration programme is mainly on supervised research work that will equip graduates with in-depth knowledge of business and management in addition to implementation in the chosen area of expertise. Professional doctorates in business administration will provide an opportunity for students to contribute to knowledge and practice. Being a DBA graduate will enhance your credibility and demonstrate competence in the business field to advance your professional goals. A doctorate in business administration can open many doors, including lecturing, consulting, organisational leadership and research.
> Industrial and Societal Insights
Other than achieving your personal academic goals, obtaining your online DBA will empower you to contribute significantly to businesses across different industries and societies. The rapid and drastic changes in the business landscape have been amplified by the pandemic that hit the world at large. Your industry-based research in your field of expertise can potentially rebuild the economy and nation towards a more sustainable future.
> Accredited by MQA and Awarded a QS 5-Star Rating for Online Learning
UNITAR’s Doctor in Business Administration online course is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
As the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded a QS 5-star rating for online learning, students of UNITAR will experience quality online education through our online DBA course. What this means is that students will have access to professional online student services and technology, supportive student-faculty engagement as well as opportunities for coursemate and alumni interactions, among others. There is flexibility in consultation hours with supervisors based on the prior appointments made.
> Course Structure and Grading
Students can opt for either full-time or part-time study when enrolling for the online DBA programme. The duration of the study is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years (full-time), while it’s a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 8 years (part-time).
The online postgraduate course is 100% coursework with only 5 courses to complete. In other words, there is no comprehensive examination and no final examination. The dissertation is assessed and graded with “satisfactory” or “pass”, “unsatisfactory” or “fail”, which will not be included in the CGPA calculation.
Lessons will also include doctoral seminars to provide industrial perspectives to candidates.
> EPF Withdrawal Available
We accept applicants to fund their online DBA studies via their EPF Account II Withdrawal.
Accelerate your future today with our range of conventional and online education study programmes below.
i. A pass in STPM with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any TWO subjects*; OR
ii. A pass in STAM with at least Grade Jayyid*; OR
iii. Matriculation or Foundation with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
iv. A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
v. An Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF) with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
vi. A Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval***; OR
vii. A Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval***;
Note for (vi) & (vii): The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme. OR
viii. Other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government.
ix. For international student, achieve a minimum Band 3 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Low B2)**.
* Additional requirement: A pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level or equivalent qualifications (Refer to the Notes (*) below this table).
(English subject requirement does not apply to international students since they are required to meet certain scores of international English examination and privileged with certain exemptions)
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian)/Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International)
• TITAS (Malaysian) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)
• Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Effective Communications Skills/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Mathematics for Business
• Advanced Business Communication
• Principles of Management
• Microeconomics
• Technical Writing
• Creative & Problem Solving
• Macroeconomics
• Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Social and Human Skills Project
• Organisational Behaviour
• Fundamental of Financial Management
• Statistics for Business
• Principle of Marketing
• Managing Human Resource
• Introduction to E-business
• Customer Relationship Management
• Operations Management
• Partnership and Company Law
• Human Resource Information System
• Business Ethics
• Staffing Management
• Employment Law
• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Performance Management
• Compensation and Benefits Management
• Managing Training & Development
• Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection
• Industrial Relations
• Counselling and Psychology
• Business Research Methodology
• Managing Safety and Health
• Practicum
• Human Resource Executive
• Employee Relation Executive
• Training and Development Executive
• Labour Relation Executive
