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Management Development Institute of Singapore

Singapore , Singapore ,Singapore

Doctorate in Business Administration

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.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Dec

Application Processing Time in Days: 28

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)

Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.

Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.

For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.

PSW Opportunity

  • The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
  • Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
  • They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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

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. 
Applicants will also be asked to send a short research proposal.
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)

University approved equivalent

For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
  • Duration: 02 Year  03 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 55847 SGD
    Average Cost of Living: 10400 SGD /year
    Application Fee: 481 SGD
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