Study DBA in Malaysia

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a terminal degree in management and business. Those who want to seek advanced knowledge and skills in business theory, practice, and research are the target audience for this program. In contrast to a Ph.D., a DBA usually emphasizes the application of theory to real-world business problems and has a more applied focus.

Why study DBA in Malaysia?

Several different types of universities and other institutions in Malaysia provide DBA programs. These educational establishments frequently draw a diverse range of national and foreign teachers and students, fostering an inclusive and multicultural learning environment.

Many universities in Malaysia are well-known throughout the world for their outstanding academic programs. The worldwide acceptance of a DBA degree can be improved by obtaining one from a recognized Malaysian university.

Students can develop a professional network with instructors, industry professionals, and classmates while studying in Malaysia. Networking opportunities can be helpful for the next projects and professional growth.

There are several prospects for applied research because of Malaysia’s varied industry and expanding economy. Within the framework of Malaysian business, DBA candidates could find intriguing and pertinent research subjects.

The cost of education in Malaysia, including living expenditures and tuition fees, can be cheaper than in certain Western nations. Students from other countries may find this especially appealing.

Career opportunities after DBA

• Executive leadership positions such as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are well-suited for DBA graduates. Strategic decision-making can benefit from the improved knowledge and research abilities obtained during the DBA program.
• Academic jobs as professors, researchers, or academic administrators are available to DBA holders. Through their work in research, teaching, and writing scholarly articles, they can make a valuable contribution to the academic community.
• Graduates of DBA programs can become consultants, lending their knowledge to companies and associations in need of strategic guidance. Organizational development, change management, and market research are a few such specializations.
• DBA holders can serve on boards of directors and participate actively in professional associations, lending their knowledge to the growth and governance of the sector.

Requirements

• DBA programs require a relevant master’s degree as a prerequisite. A master’s degree is usually in business, such as an MBA (Master of Business Administration), an MSc in Business, or a related discipline.
• International applicants must be proficient in the English language. Universities may have different requirements for scores in IELTS or TOEFL.
• A research proposal detailing the candidate’s chosen field of study and research focus may be requested.
• Interviews may be mandatory for candidates as a component of the admissions procedure.
• A work portfolio highlighting your leadership experiences, professional accomplishments, and other pertinent achievements may be requested by certain universities.

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Ph.D. vs DBA

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) are both doctoral-level degrees, but they differ in their focus, purpose, and application.

Context	PhD	DBA
Focus of study	A doctorate in business or management may require in-depth study on subjects like finance, marketing, strategy, and organizational behavior, or marketing.	Conversely, DBA programs are more focused on applying research to solve practical business problems and are more professionally oriented.
Purpose	Ph.D. holders usually go on to work at academic institutions, research centers, or industries where positions requiring advanced research abilities are highly sought after.	DBA graduates often seek positions in executive leadership, consulting, or other high-level management roles.
Research Approach	In PhD programs, rigor in theory and methodology is emphasized.	DBA programs place a strong emphasis on solving real-world business problems through applied research.
Career Path	Those with PhDs work as professors or researchers in academia.	Those with a DBA aim for jobs in executive leadership, consulting, or other high-level management roles that emphasize the application of research skills to solve challenging business problems.
Duration	Ph.D. programs are often longer, requiring four to six years to finish.	DBA programs are usually shorter, lasting three to five years, and are intended to be more hands-on.

Cheapest DBA in Malaysia

University Technology Malaysia (UTM)

Course Name	Duration	1st Semester Fee	Mixed Modes Tuition Fee
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	3 years	RM 20,005	RM 60,154

University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)

Program Name	Duration	Total Fees (RM)
Doctor of Business Administration	3 years	RM 63750

Multimedia University (MMU)

Program Name	Campus	Duration	Total Fees
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)- Mixed Modes	Cyberjaya	3-5 years	RM 47,000

Taylor’s University

Program Name	Intake	Duration	1st Semester Fee	Total Tuition Fee	Total Fee
Doctor Of Business Administration (Full Time)	April & September	3 Years	RM 11,088	RM 73,920	RM 92,906

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

PROGRAMS	Duration	First Semester	Total Fees
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)	3 years	RM 19,200	RM 54,800

SEGi University

Program Name	Duration	EMGS Fees	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total Tuition fees
Doctor Of Business Administration	3	RM 3150	RM 35,700	RM 21,500	RM 21,500	RM 81,850

INTI International University

Program Name	Duration	Intake	1st Semester Fee	Total Tuition Fee
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	FT- 3 years	Jan, May, Sep	RM 6,644	RM 59,796
Doctor of Business Administration (Online Learning)	FT- 3 years	Jan, May, Aug	RM 5,600	RM 50,400

UCSI University

Program Name	Duration	Initial Payment	Total Tuition Fees	Total Fees
Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA)	3 Years	RM 28,530	RM 71,600	RM 106,920

University of Cyberjaya (UoC)

Program	Duration	Visa Application Fee (EMGS)	Registration	Program	Duration (Year)	Visa Application Fee (EMGS)
Doctor of Business Administration	3 Year	MYR 3700	RM13,000	RM18,500	RM35,000	RM57,700

City University Malaysia DBA Fees

Program Name	Duration	Total Initial Payment (1 Year)	Year 2	Year 3	Total Tuition Fees (up to 50% Discount)
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	3 years (9 Sem)	RM 20,750	RM 15,400	RM 15,400	RM 51,550

Mahsa University

Program Name	Duration	EMGS & Other Fees	Total Yearly Fees	Total Initial Payment	Total Tuition Fee	Total Fees (After Scholarship)
Doctor of Business Administration	3 Years	RM 6,300	RM 11,250	RM 24,630	RM 97,550	RM 70,250

International University of Malaya Wales

Program Name	Duration	1st Year Fees	2nd Year Fees	3rd Year Fees	Total Tuition Fees
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	3-6 years	RM 17,000	RM 21,132	RM 21,132	RM 52,160

University Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

Program Name	Duration	Intake	1st Year Fee	Total Tuition Fee
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration	3 Years	May, Aug, Dec	RM 11,010	RM 28,130

Nilai University

Programmes	Duration (Full Time)	(Duration) Part-Time	No. of Credits	Fee Per Credit (RM)	Total (RM)
Doctor of Business Administration	3	4	80	780	62,400

Putra Business School

Discipline	Duration	Total Fees (RM)
Business Administration (PhD)	3-5years	78256

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)

Program Name	Duration	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total Fees
Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Administration	3 Years	RM 8192	RM 8820	RM 8816	RM 25828

UNITAR International University

Program Name	Intake	Duration	1st Semester Fees	Total Fees
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (DBA)	January, May, September	3 Years	RM 6,089	RM 54,800
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)- Online Learning Program	January, May, September	3 Years	RM 6,556	RM 59,000

Lincoln University

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Course Name	Duration	Intakes	Total Semester	1st Year Tuition Fee	Total Tuition Fee
Doctor of Business Administration	3 Years	Mar, July, Nov	6	RM 12,600	RM 37,800
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration	3 Years	Mar, July, Nov	6	RM 12,600	RM 37,800

Promo Fees

Program Name	Duration	1st Year Fees MYR	Total Fees MYR	Total Fees USD
Doctor of Business Administration	3 Years	16,500 RM	49,500 RM	$11000
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration	3 Years	16,500 RM	49,500 RM	$11000

Luc Fees

Program Name	Duration	1st Year Fees MYR	Total Fees MYR	Total Fees USD
Doctor of Business Administration	3 Years	10500 RM	31500 RM	$7000
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration	3 Years	10500 RM	31500 RM	$7000

Asia e University

Program Name	Duration	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total Tuition Fees After 43% Discount)	Total Fees
PhD in Business Administration	3 years	RM 12,000	RM 16,000	RM 16,000	RM 44,000	RM 53,000

Genovasi University College

PROGRAMMES	1st Year (RM)	2nd Year (RM)	3rd Year (RM)	Total (RM)
Doctor of Business Administration (ODL)	12000	12000	10000	34000
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (ODL)	12000	12000	10000	34000
Doctor of Business Administration (ODL)	12000	12000	10000	34000

Kings University College

Program Name	Duration	EMGS Fee & Others (RM)	1st year cost (RM)	2nd  year cost (RM)	3rd year cost (RM)	Total Tuition Fee (RM)
Doctor in Business Administration ( DBA)	3	3,200	17,000	18,000	17,800	53,300

University College of Aviation Malaysia (UNiCAM)

Program	Duration	1st Sem. Tuition Fees (RM)	Total Tuition Fees (RM)
Doctor of Business Administration (MQA/PA15103)	3 Years	RM11,000	RM33,000

Alfa University

Programmes	Duration	Resource Fee	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total Fees
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)– Coursework	3 Years	RM 1,500	RM 13,500	RM 12,500	RM 17,500	RM 45,000

Asia Metropolitan University (AMU)

Program Name	Duration	Semester	EMGS & Other Fees	Total Tuition Fee (RM)	Total Fees (RM)
Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)	3 Years	9	6,300	35,500	41,800

Binary University

Program Name	Duration	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total Tuition fees after scholarships
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	3 years	RM 20,000	RM 20,000	RM 20,000	RM 60,000

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Cheapest DBA in Malaysia

Ans: Lincoln University is the cheapest as far as I know.

2. Cheapest online DBA in Malaysia

Ans: INTI University

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