The Doctor of Education (EdD) is designed for experienced educators, educational leaders and professionals.
This EdD programme differs from a purely academic PhD in Education by focusing on the inter-relationships between pedagogical theory and practice.
Combining both research and application, the EdD is applicable to a broad range of industries inside and outside of the world of education.
It provides an ideal qualification for candidates seeking to move into senior leadership, higher level teaching or policy roles within the education realm.
> 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.
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Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQA) recognized by the Government of Malaysia Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
International Students
Core Modules
Advanced Research Methodology
Advanced Qualitative Research
Advanced Quantitative Research
Philosophy of Education
Advanced Academic Writing
Doctoral Seminar in Education
Elective Modules
Any two courses out of the three courses for each specialization:
Strategic Planning and Leading Change in Education
Human Resource Management in Education
Curriculum Design and Innovation
Advances in Sociolinguistics
Advanced Studies in Second Language Acquisition for TESL
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood
Comprehensive Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Materials selection, adaptation, and design in Early Childhood Education
School Leadership (Principals/Deputy Principals/Head of De[artments/etc)
Higher Education Leadership (Deans/Deputy Deans/Heads of Departments/etc)
Curriculum specialist
Learning designer
Policy Officers
Academicians (Lecturers/Associate Professor/Professor/etc)
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree at UNITAR covers a wide range of areas of knowledge related to research and policy, organizational leadership and management, as well curriculum design, instructional strategies, assessment methods, educational technology, and theories of teaching and learning in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) and Early Childhood Education (ECE).
These areas of knowledge provide a comprehensive foundation for EdD students in education to become leaders, advocates, researchers, policy makers and change agents who are prepared to address the complex challenges and opportunities in the field. Through coursework, in-depth research, and rich case-based learning experiences, students develop the expertise and skills needed to promote high-quality education
