Programme Information - Professional Doctorate Programmes (PD)

Doctor of Business Administration

工商管理博士

Year of Entry	2013
Mode of Funding	Non-government-funded
Programme Code	DBA
Mode of Programme	Part time
Class Schedule	Weekday evenings, Saturday afternoons & Sundays. Intensive teaching mode.
Indicative Intake Target	15
Minimum No. of Credits Required	57
Normal Duration of Programme	4 years
Maximum Study Period	6 years
Programme Website	Click here to open
Tuition Fee	Click here for more information
Application Deadline	31 May 2013 (Local & Non-local)
Mode of processing	Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Programme Leader	Prof Muammer Ozer PhD, University of Pittsburgh +852 3442 7852 mgozer@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries	Miss Pat Wong +852 3442 8527 dba@cityu.edu.hk

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Programme Outlines

Programme Aims and Objectives

The DBA programme is for business leaders, entrepreneurs and senior executives interested in generating new management ideas and practices; and learning and applying advanced research techniques to solve complex real world business and management problems. By combining academic rigor and business relevance, the CityU DBA aims to develop senior executives who can advance knowledge and practice in their fields through rigorous applied research.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants are expected to possess:

a Master's degree in a business related discipline in good standing from a recognized university, or the equivalent; and
a substantial amount of professional working experience* of which some are at a senior level.

* Typical applicants will have over 10 years of working experience, although outstanding applicants with less working experience are also welcome.

In exceptional circumstances, candidates with professional qualifications or other scholarly achievements, plus substantial senior managerial experience, may be considered. Applicants holding a relevant Bachelor’s degree with first class honours or the equivalent from a recognized university, and the requisite work experience at a senior level, will also be considered.

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

a TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based); or
other equivalent test score.

Course Description

Core Courses (13 credits)

Methodology for Applied Business Research I
Methodology for Applied Business Research II
Methodology for Applied Business Research III
Residential Workshop I ^{^}
Residential Workshop II^{^}

^{^}Participants need to pay extra cost for the trip in addition to the credit unit fees required for the courses

Electives (14 credits)

Any 14 credits of courses from existing taught postgraduate programmes offered by the College of Business and/or DBA prescribed electives.

Thesis (30 credits)

It is an independent piece of work that requires participants to critically and rigorously examine a topic of practical interest in the field of business or management that is relevant to their profession.

Bonus Features

The DBA Programme draws on collaborative efforts and expertise across the Business College’s six member departments including Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, Management, Management Sciences and Marketing. It has a focus on the development of applied research skills in a wide range of interdisciplinary areas like knowledge and innovation management, corporate governance, accounting, finance, e-business, internet marketing, and international economics, etc.
DBA thesis mentors are senior faculty members with up to date understandings of business practice; business advisors or practitioners acting as professional supervisors may be allocated when necessary to ensure the professional content and relevance of theses.
Core courses taught by College academics and renowned local and overseas adjunct/visiting faculty to give participants an international perspective.
Only one research methodology course offered each semester to suit the busy schedules of senior executives. Intensive mode of attendance for these core courses: one weekend (Saturday afternoon and Sunday) every month for about 4 months in each semester.
Two residential workshops to keep participants abreast of the latest issues and interdisciplinary knowledge in the business field.
Participants will have the option and valuable opportunity to gain international exposure and learning experience on the UC Berkeley campus in the United States by attending a 5-day Advanced Management Programme delivered by academics of Haas School of Business.

Useful Links

College of Business: http://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk

CityU-UC Berkeley Programme: http://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/partner/UCBerkeley/