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PhD · Business Management

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

APU Main Campus (Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Details last verified 23 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Campus
APU Main Campus (Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Study level
PhD
Field
Business
Discipline
Business Management
Duration
3 years
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Intakes
November 2026
Tuition
Total tuition: MYR 56,800
Entry requirements
Academic: Master’s degree in related fields, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.English: IELTS · minimum score 6

Details last updated 23 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

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About this course

Doctor of Business Administration for executives, professionals and leaders, focused on digital transformation and applying innovation and technology to problems. APU lists it as a full-time programme of 3 years. APU also lists a part time version as a separate entry.

How this course fits

Fees

  • Total tuition

    Total for International. The page states fees exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and that all information is correct at the time of publication but subject to change. For international students the page states fees exclude 6% SST.

    MYR 56,800

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

  • November 2026 (30 November 2026)

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Master’s degree in related fields, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for International Students: IELTS : 6.0

    IELTS · minimum score 6

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)?

Intakes stored for this course: November 2026. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) take?

3 years, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) cost?

Total tuition: MYR 56,800. Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: IELTS, minimum score 6. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

APU Main Campus (Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

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