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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Level

phd

Duration

3 years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

IELTS : 6.0

Tuition Fee

RM56,800 (USD14,945) (International, total)

Intake

30 November 2026

Program Overview

The APU DBA programme is designed for executives, professionals and leaders to prepare them for digital transformation, by:

Applying innovation and technology in problem-solving-guided by Design Thinking ideals.

Employing real-world coaching and providing an entrepreneurial outlook via our in-class and value-added activities.

Participating in thought leadership sessions delivered by our academic staff and Industry partners.

Learning and collaborating in a highly dynamic and interactive world-class environment.

Future-proofing themselves and enabling them to lead digital transformation in organisations.

Key Modules

  • 1Managing People
  • 2Understanding Customers
  • 3Managerial Finance
  • 4Business Environment & Strategic Planning
  • 5Strategic Management for Integrated Value Creation
  • 6Accounting and FinTech in Digital Transformation
  • 7Advanced Marketing Intelligence and Research
  • 8Research Methodology
  • 9Leadership and Organisational Science
  • 10Digital Thinking and Innovation Management
  • 11Data Science and Business Analytics
  • 12Quantitative Research OR Qualitative Research
  • 13Digital Business Transformation
  • 14Global Economic and Business Issues
  • 15Dissertation

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirement — All Students: Master’s degree in related fields, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Career Prospects

  • Management Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Business Research Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Economist
  • Professor
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • General Manager
  • Analytics & Reporting Manager
  • Decision Analytics Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • International Marketing Manager

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