Programmer Objectives

The DBA is designed for people who have achieved, or expect to achieve, senior organisational
positions and who wish to develop their analytical and research skills and knowledge.

It is a professional doctorate, equivalent to a PhD but with a strong focus on applied research. Learn how to enhance professional practice by applying and developing theoretical frameworks and perspectives.

• Develop the students’ proficiency in research, methodological and analytical skills.
• Promote critical thinking and the ability to deal with complex, interdisciplinary facets of organisations.
• Foster professional development skills.
• Provide the highest level of management education.
• In addition, the DBA students will be given knowledge to enhance their managerial practice and/or organisation.

Methods of Assessment

As with all doctoral programmers the key assessment output is a thesis, and the two taught modules are focused on providing the students with the opportunity to explore their chosen specialized area of research and preparing them to complete the thesis. There is therefore relatively limited variation in assessment methods – all modules are largely assessed by classic ‘academic writing exercises’, such as research project and a pilot study report. Oral presentations are included as formative assessment method, and aim to support students in developing their ability to articulate and defend their research at viva cove.

Full-time (27 Months)

Fees & Structure

Note:  # International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmers include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.

# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Structure                        Tuition Fees       Non-tuition Fees

Full-time (27 Months)      S$44,940.00       S$3,000.00 - S$3,200.00

Applicants must be of age 25 years and have the following academic qualifications:

1. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a subject related to business and/or management (for example MBA), together with a minimum of three years of managerial experience.
2. Applicants will also be asked to send a short research proposal.
3. All applicants will be interviewed and must show that they have undertaken recent and relevant study or practice in the field of business and/or management

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must possess one of the following:

IELTS 6.5 (with no elements lower than 5.5)

OR  University approved equivalent

Criteria for Admission to the Programmer

The DBA is designed for people who have achieved, or expect to achieve, senior organisational positions and/or who wish to enhance their analytical and research skills and knowledge. Applicants should have a Master degree award in a subject related to Business and/or Management (for example MBA, MSc Project Management, MA HRM, MSc Engineering Management, MSc Oil & Gas Management), together with a minimum of three years' managerial experience. The applicants will be asked to send a short research proposal.

All prospective students will be interviewed: the applicants must show they have recent and relevant study or practice in the field of business and/or management.