- A master’s degree accepted by the HEP Senate;
OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree that are accepted by the HEP Senate.
Note:
i. No direct entry from bachelors degree level to doctoral degree level.
ii. Candidates with bachelors degree who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to the doctoral degree programmes within ONE (1) year after master’s degree registration, subject to:- having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral degree level
- rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP
- approval by the HEP Senate.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (For International Students Only):
- Minimum score of 500 for TOEFL or
- IEL TS Score 6.0

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Full time Part time Asia Metropolitan UniversityCourse Key Info
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Field of Study Business, Economics, and Management
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Subject Business Administration
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Qualification PhD
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Course Fee 75,000 100,000
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Course Duration /> 5 Years
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Study Mode Full timeOnline
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Institution Type Private University
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Ranking/Rating 3
Course Description
The Doctor of Business Administration is aimed at advancing leadership in the field of business administration. The programme primarily focuses on theories and methodologies related to research and practice, comprehensive study, processes as well as the best practices in business management. Students of this programme will develop business acuity and at the same time, enhance their overall management capabilities
Tuition Fees:
Malaysian Student: RM 16, 000 per year costing RM 96, 000 for the whole course
YEAR 1
- Strategic Marketing
- Advanced Economic Analysis
- International Business
- Advanced Accounting
- Advanced Finance
- Organisational Leadership
- Strategic Management
- Human Resource Management
- Research Methodology
- Advanced Statistics
- Decision Making
YEAR 2
- Stage 1 – Identifying and Defining Research Problem & Methodology
- Stage 2 – Review of Literature
- Stage 3 – Preparing a Research Proposal
- Stage 4 – Research Design & Planning
- Stage 5 – Pilot Study & Refining Research Design
YEAR 3
- Stage 6 – Data Collection & Processing
- Stage 7 – Data Analysis, Interpretations & Writing Draft Chapters
- Stage 8 – Writing, Completing and Submitting Dissertation
- Stage 9 – Viva Voce Examination
English Language requirement for admission in Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) : All international students who are going to apply for AMU are required to have Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or the test administered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the minimum required score below for different levels of study
English Language Requirement for admission in Asia Metropolitan University | ||
Type of Program | Minimum Tofel Score | Minimum Ielts Score |
Bachelor |
|
6 |
Master |
|
6.5 |
PHD |
|
6.5 |
NOTE: The following tests in place of the TOEFL or IELTS is acceptable.
- ACT English
- SAT Verbal
- Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL)
- General Certificate of Education (GCE)
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGSCE)
- General Certificate of Secondary Education (GSCE)
NOTE: The following students may be exempt from the English proficiency requirements
- Accredited U.S. college graduates (associate degree or higher)
- U.S. military service members
- U.S. high school graduates or U.S. GED recipients
- Students who have completed an English composition course with a grade of B- or higher at an accredited U.S. college.
- Citizens of the following countries:
American Samoa
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
DominicaEngland
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guam
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
New Zealand
Northern Ireland
Northern Mariana IslandsPuerto Rico
Scotland
Solomon Islands
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
U.S. Virgin Islands
Wales
NOTE: If you do not have one of the above English requirements, you are not eligible to apply for AMU University (you can apply to other universities which provide English Course or apply to English language institutes to get your IELTS)