Doctor of Business Administration in Global Digital Economy and Governance

To cultivate management talents in the digital era

With the academic support of Tsinghua University, Lingnan University introduces the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme in Global Digital Economy and Governance, to broaden the horizons and vision of senior executives and top-tier professionals with doctoral-level training. This DBA programme is the first of its kind in the region to provide both micro- and macro-level interdisciplinary training for the development of global digital economy and governance.

Highly interdisciplinary with a holistic, top-quality education approach

The past decade has witnessed the indispensable role of digitalisation in the sustainable development and operations of any organization in today’s business world. The COVID-19 pandemic has reaffirmed the importance of digitalisation. The DBA programme not only equips executives and professionals with the cutting-edge, practical knowledge in digital business, economy, and governance, but also reveals to practitioners the relevant challenges and opportunities in the digital transformation.   

A broad, valuable network across multiple fields

Integrating Tsinghua University’s extensive network of national and international companies, organizations, and institutions, the Lingnan Faculty of Business’ strengths in curriculum design in business studies, and the School of Graduate Studies’s partnership with leading overseas universities including Durham, Bath, and Essex, the DBA programme serves as a network-sharing platform across academia, business, and government.

Recognised by a committee of eminent leaders and scholars

The programme is highly recognized and strongly supported by renowned scholars, business leaders, and officials in Mainland China and Hong Kong, including Academician HE Changchui, The Honourable Bernard Charnwut CHAN, Professor Anthony CHEUNG Bing Leung, Professor Frederick MA Si Hang, Dr Rex AUYEUNG Pak Kuen, Professor Witman HUNG Wai Man, Dr Lee George LAM, Professor TANG Ke and Dr Winnie TANG Shuk Ming.

Authority support across academic and professional sectors

The programme positions itself as high-impact professional doctoral programme, with the Graduate School of Lingnan University and the Faculty of Social Science of Tsinghua University as academic supporting units. The programme also receives full support from the Academy of Digital China (Fujian), Fintech Innovation Network, and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, providing students with opportunities to participate in advanced digital technologies and master in-depth knowledge of digital transformation through practices.   

Diversified learning and industry practice

The programme invites experts from its Advisory Board, leading enterprises, and government authority to share information and experiences as well as providing practical guidance on technical and management issues that arise in the digital era. It also enables students to gain diversified industry experience by organizing domestic and overseas field visits and study tours to world-class academic institutions, digital business tycoons, Internet summits and various conventions, to expand intellectual horizon, and to seek opportunities for networking and cooperation.