Doctor of Business Administration Postgraduate Program By Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

140,577 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Program 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.

Program 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

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

140,577 USD
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PolyU Faculty of Business has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) scheme comprising seven awards in addition to other programmes, most of which are widely recognized by professional bodies. Students of the BBA scheme can pursue a business Major plus a Minor by choosing from a range of electives. You will be equipped with state-of-the-art professional knowledge, and gain real-world experience before graduation through Work-Integrated Education and Whole Person Development. Your holistic development can be enhanced with considerable opportunities for student exchange and out-of-the-classroom learning.

Each of PolyU’s BBA programmes lasts for four years. The BBA programme includes 30 credits worth of general university requirements, 90 credits of discipline specific requirements, and three work-integrated education training credits.


The Faculty is ranked No. 55 in the world in the latest UTD (University of Texas at Dallas) Top 100 Business School Worldwide Rankings based on research published in 24 top business journals for the period of 2012 to 2016.


The core value of PolyU Faculty of Business is Innovation-driven Education and Scholarship (IDEAS) with a 3D focus on Discovery, Design and Delivery. 


PolyU Faculty of Business offers a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate programmes, many of which are recognized by professional bodies in the fields of accounting, finance, logistics, management, marketing and transport. Apart from the BBA, MBA, DBA and specialized master’s degrees, there are also research programmes leading to the MPhil and PhD awards. To maintain the currency of its academic programmes and specialist consultancy, PolyU faculty members undertake application-oriented research, both within and across their disciplines, facilitated by Business School’s centres for research in one belt one road, logistics, shipping, maritime studies,leadership, sustainability and marketing.

PolyU Faculty of Business is ranked No. 55 in the world in the latest UTD (University of Texas at Dallas) Top 100 Business School Worldwide Rankings based on research published in 24 top business journals for the period of 2012 to 2016.

As Asia’s most globally connected city and the gateway to China, Hong Kong offers an unparalleled location to study a business degree. Hong Kong has been is ranked 11th in QS Best Student Cities 2017. Studying in Hong Kong is a good opportunity to experience Asia, and provides a perspective on how China is changing as it integrates into the global environment.

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