The Online DBA@USM is an online doctoral programme designed especially for those who look for flexibility to pursue Doctoral education via online/virtual platforms while seeking to be leaders in their own right within the business they are involved in. The Online DBA@USM is delivered via Open Distance Learning (ODL) or Online mode. This is the reason why, unlike the PhD programme, the Online DBA is carefully designed to fill the scholar’s journey with key elements that can make an impact on their careers and on the stakeholders they deal with. The Online DBA@USM scholars are facilitated with a holistic Doctoral Scholars Support Ecosystem based on ODL@GSB policy, procedures and best practices. The main goal of the Online DBA programme is to produce business leaders with holistic perspectives bearing these leadership attributes:
The first part of the journey involves scholars sharpening their understanding of relevant business fundamentals and building advanced knowledge of core business disciplines. For this to happen, scholars will undertake six seminar papers to enhance their theoretical knowledge and practical strategic decisions. The second part of the journey introduces both Research Methodology and Consultation and Training (CAT) courses that will further hone scholars’ ability to generate and disseminate new knowledge. CAT is one of the capstone subjects. The last leg of the journey involves scholars venturing into another capstone course, i.e. Dissertation.
Overall, the Online DBA journey would provide scholars with experiences that leave them with the 3R’s mark – Relevant, Respected, Referred to.
Applicants should possess the following:
English Language Requirements (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
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PEO
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PEO STATEMENT |
THINKER (T) |
BALANCED (B) |
ENTREPRENEURIAL (E) |
ARTICULATE (A) |
HOLISTIC (H) |
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IEG1 |
IEG2 |
IEG3 |
IEG4 |
IEG5 |
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PEO1 |
Advancement in their professional career |
✓
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✓
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PEO2 |
A trustworthy, respectable, and effective leaders |
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✓
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✓
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✓ |
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PEO3 |
A reputation as a decision maker for creative, innovative and sustainable business solution
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✓
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✓ |
✓
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✓ |
✓ |
INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)
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PLO
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES, PLO |
IEG ELEMENT |
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PLO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of theory and knowledge in relation to functional disciplines of business management |
IEG 1 |
THINKING |
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PLO2 |
Identify and analyse business issues for research problem.
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IEG 1 |
THINKING
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PLO3 |
Provide forward-looking solutions for business-related problems.
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IEG 1
IEG 2 |
THINKING BALANCED
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PLO4 |
Demonstrate meaningful contribution to team-based activities.
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IEG 4
IEG 5 |
ARTICULATE HOLISTIC
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PLO5 |
Demonstrate a high proficiency in oral and written communication |
IEG 4
IEG 2 |
ARTICULATE BALANCED
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PLO6 |
Evaluate issues through innovative thinking or technologies in research assignments, projects, and proposals.
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IEG 2 |
BALANCED
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PLO7 |
Demonstrate ability to perform statistical analysis in business making and problem-solving
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IEG 1 |
THINKING
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PLO8 |
Demonstrate understanding of responsible leadership.
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IEG 5 |
HOLISTIC
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PLO9 |
Demonstrate the skills necessary for effective lifelong learning and personal development.
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IEG 5 |
HOLISTIC
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PLO10 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of business in society and environment.
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IEG 3 |
ENTREPRENEURIAL |
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PLO11 |
Demonstrate awareness of ethical conduct or professionalism in decision-making related to research implementation |
IEG 2 |
BALANCED
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