At City University in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, PhD in DBA is offered as a doctorate programme. The programme runs for 36 months, delivered on campus. It carries 80.0 credits (credit hours). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is MYR 7,587 per total (MYR 7,587 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Duration: 36 months
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 80.0 (credit hours)
Language: English
Local tuition: MYR 7,587 / total
International tuition: MYR 7,587 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked November 2026 · Source: city.edu.my ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration builds the analytical and problem-solving abilities needed for independent doctoral research aimed at business problems at national and international levels. The Faculty of Business Management teaches it at Petaling Jaya.
Seminars cover entrepreneurship and innovation, international business, marketing, strategy and policy, governance and social responsibility, and financial institutions and capital markets. Graduates are encouraged to publish their results in papers and journals.
Study is available on a full-time or part-time basis, and the page lists scholarships as available for applicants. New students can begin in January or February, May or June, September or October. Prospective students should read the entry criteria for this doctoral award carefully, as the stated grades, qualifications and English-language expectations differ between applicant groups and are summarised in the admission requirements. International applicants are asked to show English proficiency through an accepted test.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Master's degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent; a master's in a non-related field accepted with relevant work experience and internal assessment, or after prerequisite courses.
