Global Networking Opportunities
PhD candidates often attend international conferences, workshops, and seminars, allowing you to connect with global thought leaders, scholars, and practitioners in the management field. This exposure elevates your academic and professional profiles, preparing you for leadership roles in academia, industry, or consulting.
International Faculty Expertise
With an esteemed international faculty, all holding doctorates in various fields, the programme integrates global expertise, offering you diverse knowledge and perspectives. Faculty members bring extensive academic and professional experience, enhancing the programme’s academic rigour and international outlook.
Interdisciplinary Opportunities
As management intersects with disciplines like economics, sociology, psychology, and technology, the programme fosters interdisciplinary research. This approach encourages you to explore complex real-world problems from various perspectives, producing innovative solutions that are academically sound and applicable to diverse sectors.
Personalised Research Guidance
Designed for personalised research journeys with comprehensive support from international faculty. You will collaborate with globally recognised experts to refine your research focus, align with international trends, and ensure academic and real-world impact. This tailored guidance helps you explore your academic potential while addressing key challenges in management.
Research Excellence and Flexibility
This programme offers a flexible and dynamic structure, enabling you to engage in cutting-edge research tailored to your specific interests within key management areas. This allows you to make meaningful contributions not only to academic literature but also to industry practices, ensuring your research has both theoretical and practical relevance.
Overview
Shaping Strategic Leaders
& Pioneers
This programme is an advanced and comprehensive course tailored for individuals like you who are eager to deepen your understanding of complex business and management issues. The programme emphasises creating original contributions to academic literature and research, empowering you to become a pivotal player.
You will gain a profound grasp of theoretical foundations alongside their practical applications, enabling you to tackle real-world challenges with critical thinking and innovative solutions. The programme focuses on developing your ability to effectively design and implement independent research using quantitative and qualitative techniques. As you progress, you will also enhance your collaborative communication skills, enabling you to engage in advanced research independently.
At Manipal GlobalNxt University (MGNU), you can research various areas, including General Business, Organisational Theory and Behaviour, Wholesale and Retailing Management, International Business, Management Studies, Business Economics, and Personnel Management. This comprehensive approach ensures you are well-prepared to explore and contribute to these vital fields of study. Committed to fostering lifelong learning, this programme equips you with the tools needed to navigate and excel in the ever-evolving landscape of business and management.
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Admission Eligibility Criteria
Who is eligible?
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A Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related & non-related fields as accepted by the Senate (or)
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Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
Programme Modules
What is included in the course?
- Research Methodology
- Thesis I (Proposal)
- Thesis II (Final Defense)
Question? Answered.
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How do I decide on my research topic?
The professor will help you identify topics that might be worthy of research. Ultimately, the decision is yours and we recommend that you focus your research on an area that you are passionate about.
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How quickly can I complete my DBA degree?
The quickest would be in 3 years. Some students may need longer to complete their research and write their thesis.
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How much time should I set aside for study per week?
Study time differs from student to student, depending upon their academic ability and learning style. As a general guide, a typical 4-credit course has a student learning time (SLT) of around 160 hours or about 12 hours per week. Students who develop an effective learning style may require less effort to achieve the stated learning outcomes.
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What resources will I have access to?
You will have full access to a dedicated Manipal GlobalNxt online library service, which includes all materials required to complete the program, as well as personal assistance to access reference materials and electronic documents.
Recommended or optional reading materials are also available through the online library.
