The HELP Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree seeks to prepare discerning individuals who are committed to personal, professional and organizational growth. It is offered through a blend of taught subjects, workshops/seminars and supervised research. It is designed to make a contribution to the enhancement of trans-disciplinary professional practice in business management disciplines, in addition to a contribution to knowledge via the development and application of theoretical frameworks, methods, and techniques within the context of practice to address real-world business issues.

Students will not only be able to bring new and relevant scholarship to bear on new business and management issues, but they can also create, apply, integrate and present scholarly research to both academic and non-academic audiences and adopt innovative solutions to business problems and opportunities.

PHASE I: LEARNING MODULES (10 UNITS)

• Case and Research Methodology A
• Case and Research Methodology B
• Emerging Issues in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
• Emerging Issues in Economics
• Optimizing Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Emerging Issues in Marketing Management and Research
• Managing Risks in International Environment
• Emerging Issues in Financial Decision Making
• Strategic Opportunities and Decision Making
• Emerging Issues in Corporate Governance and Accountability

PHASE II

• Dissertation (Minimum word count of 60,000)

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

• A Master’s degree in business or management or related or professional disciplines from a recognised university, preferably with adequate relevant experience in business and industry.
• International applicants are required to fulfil a minimum score of 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the equivalent.

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