DBA in Macau

DBA vs EMBA

In China, students are typically sponsored by their companies and attend intensive classes over four weekends each month. The courses consist primarily of lectures covering a wide range of subjects, balancing theory and practice. Essentially, this setup provides on-the-job training alongside earning a degree, making it suitable for entrepreneurs or managers who have advanced to middle and senior levels within their companies but do not yet hold an MBA degree.

DBA vs PhD

PhD and DBA are both doctoral degrees. Both must engage in high-level professional research in business administration. Their academic levels are the same, but PhDs usually focus on research in management theory, while DBAs are problem-oriented, solving practical management problems through rigorous academic research.

DBA Course at Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao University of Science and Technology (MUST) has been ranked among the top 100 universities in China for nine consecutive years in the "China Cross-Strait and Four Places University Rankings" published by Shanghai Softech, and was ranked 20th in 2019, including the top 300 in Times Higher Education's 2020 World University Rankings. In 2020, the University will participate in the Times Higher Education Asian University Rankings for the first time and will be ranked 32nd in Asia.

MUST has the right to confer doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees, and is approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China for enrollment in the mainland. It has 10 faculties, and its teaching language is mainly English, with some courses being taught in Chinese, Portuguese or Spanish.

Requirements

Only those who have a master's degree with at least 5 years of management experience and who have passed the relevant auditing and investigation procedures of the MUST regarding the admission of doctoral students can be admitted.

About Course

The Business Administration program boasts a top-notch curriculum designed with experienced, highly qualified professors. Our students are one of the program's greatest strengths, as the typical DBA student has already had a successful career in the corporate, non-profit and government sectors, and they enter the classroom with a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Structure

Students are required to submit a total of two academic papers in the first and second academic years. In the second and third academic years, students are required to complete corporate research and submit corporate research reports. Students must publish at least one academic paper in a journal recognized by the college during their studies. The doctoral thesis must pass the review and be defended.

Features

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional practice-oriented doctoral degree that examines real business and management problems through a critical review and systematic application of professional theories. The program will help students master the research methodologies and analytical skills needed to engage in professional practice-based research and enhance students' applied research skills.

Course Fees

DBA course fee: HK$380,000
Tuition fee is HKD 380,000, which can be paid in three installments

Admission Information

The DBA program recommends reading the latest information on the website regarding the course application status, tuition fees, application procedures and other detailed information on the official website of MUST before applying.

DBA Course at Macau University

Founded in 1981, the University of Macau (UM) is the only international public comprehensive university in Macau with a modernized management model. 80% of its faculty and staff come from outside Macao.

The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) is a unique flagship business school with primary responsibility for business and management education, as well as developing leadership for the development of Macau and beyond. We provide students with an education centered on the powerful elements of real-world business through innovative technology-enhanced teaching and learning.

Course Highlights

DBA program at the University of Macau aims to develop leaders with both theoretical and literate skills, combining academics and practice to enhance their business problem-solving abilities.

Internationalized teaching attracts elite students
Helpful for business reform and development
Helps personal business development
Flexible course design
Strong international teaching team

Course Setting

The normal duration of study for the Doctor of Business Administration degree program is three years, including face-to-face classes, special study workshops, and a dissertation.

Students are required to complete a total of 32 credits of required and elective courses, and write an 18-credit original research doctoral dissertation based on business management, which must be defended orally.

Requirements

Possess a master's degree or equivalent qualification recognized by the University of Macau
Possess a master's degree or equivalent qualification recognized by the University of Macau
Have good English and Chinese skills. No proof of English proficiency required

*Applicants with extensive management experience or significant achievements in professional development will receive special consideration.