Why choose APU?
Part-Time Module Schedule
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- 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.
- IELTS : 6.0
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What We Teach
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.
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The Benefits of The Programme
No Exams
100% Courseworks/ Assignments- The APU DBA prepares you to address the challenges within an increasingly Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) digitalised world.
- The knowledge and experience gained via APU’s DBA will allow you to sharpen your skills and competencies in decision making, strategic thinking, and problem solving - be it for work or personal aspirations. The programme is also designed to enhance your research skills which can be applied to strategic formulation, policy formation and organisational risk assessment and mitigation plans.
- The APU DBA programme has a unique digital emphasis and is a technology-infused leadership programme that focuses on future-proofing leaders in a highly volatile and uncertain future.
- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has endorsed APU DBA to enhance and progress existing business knowledge, gaining perspective of contemporary business issues, future trends, and complex problems that require analytical skills to solve.
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Modules & Dissertation
The emphasis of the DBA programme is on collaboration, interpersonal relationship building and applied experiential learning. Students are required to complete 10 taught modules on the DBA which are delivered in a combination of online and face-to-face blended learning modes depending on the module.
Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-business students)
Duration: 1 month (Full-time), 2 months (Part-time)- Managing People
- Understanding Customers
- Managerial Finance
- Business Environment & Strategic Planning
Modules
- Strategic Management for Integrated Value Creation
- Accounting and FinTech in Digital Transformation
- Advanced Marketing Intelligence and Research
- Research Methodology
- Leadership and Organisational Science
- Digital Thinking and Innovation Management
- Data Science and Business Analytics
- Quantitative Research OR Qualitative Research
- Digital Business Transformation
- Global Economic and Business Issues
- Dissertation
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Unique Features of APU Doctor of Business Administration
The APU DBA programme has a unique digital emphasis and is a technology-infused leadership programme that focuses on future-proofing leaders in a highly volatile and uncertain future. The content of each module is carefully designed through collaboration with business and covers the following topics:
FinTech - developed through professional engagement with MyFin.
Economics - teaching & research content infused through consultation with professionals from the Economic & Social Research Council, UK (UKRI).
Digital Thinking - inclusion of professional talks/seminars/guest lectures by Startup Malaysia and other organisations, powered by Design Thinking principles.
Leadership - collaborative case studies from the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) via the Education & Skills Strategy Board of IMechE-UK.
Data Science - supported by software tools powered by SAS Institute Inc (USA).
Digital Business Transformation - content related to business with Analytics and Artificial Intelligence platforms driven by TIBCO, USA.
Marketing - research content in consultation with Marketing Research Society of Malaysia (MRSM).
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Research & DBA Programmes
Why our APU PhD by Research & DBA Programmes?
- You will be assigned to a group of highly qualified supervisors.
- Wide range of latest research areas in the fields of computing and business administration areas.
- We have our regular research workshops, colloquium and seminars facilitated by local and international academicians and professionals.
- Comprehensive Student Support Services.
- Resourceful online databases.
Programme Duration
Duration for DBA
The minimum and maximum duration of the DBA programme are as follows:
| Study mode | Normal minimum period* | Normal maximum period** |
| Full Time | 3 years | 5 years |
| Part Time | 4 years | 6 years |
* Completion of studies is subject to approval from the Senate
** Candidates with Extenuating Circumstances may apply for approval to extend the duration of study
Students are required to enrol in the Research Methods module to fill the gaps in research skills.
Facilities at APU
The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
Ready, Set, Go.
Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.
RM56,800
Total for Malaysian
RM56,800
(USD14,945)
Total for International
Programme code : (N/0414/8/0071)(04/28)(MQA/FA14557)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
Note : All fees are payable in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). Any USD amounts indicated by APU are for reference only and are non-binding. The final amount payable is the RM amount stated in the official invoice, and the University will not entertain any claims arising from foreign exchange fluctuations.
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