Currently working as a business administrator or manager, you may come across situations and challenges that make you feel the need for enhanced knowledge and research skills. That’s exactly when you can consider pursuing doctorate in business administration which is considered as the highest level of business administration qualification.
In Singapore, there are many institutes that offer Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) courses with accreditation from some of the prominent universities across the globe. Here’s a brief guide to help you know about these options.
Duration and Content
The DBA programs in Singapore are 3-4 years long. The first year lays the foundation during which the candidate may acquire the essential skills and knowledge to conduct research at the doctoral level. A supervisor may help you to complete assignments in the direction of creating the research proposal.
During the second year, the candidate may start data collection and literature review after getting confirmed as a DBA candidate. There may be participation in various seminars to present the work so far and receive feedback for improvement. For the penultimate one or two years, the candidate may complete the thesis with the support from the supervisor and through continuing participation in various seminars.
Eligibility
As DBA is one of the topmost academic qualifications in the field of business administration, the candidates may be required to meet the following eligibility criterions:
- Master’s degree (one or two-year), or
- Bachelor degree along with a post-Bachelor research year in a relevant field, and
- A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the selected field
You may also need to meet other eligibility conditions specific to different doctorate programs.
What Skills You Develop?
The aim of a DBA course is to enrich the candidates’ knowledge and skills and make him or her highly competitive for some of the topmost business administration positions. The skills that you may develop while researching and preparing the thesis include:
- Analytical thinking
- Strategy building
- Complex problem solving
- Innovation and so on
Topics of Dissertation
An important part of the Doctor of Business Administration course is to select the dissertation topic. For this, the candidate may consider his or her areas of interest as well as the specific requirements of the industrial sectors he or she is currently working in. Some examples include:
- Corporate governance and ethics
- Social entrepreneurship
- Information technology implementation
- Global business conduct and so on
A DBA course follows a more applied research approach as compared to Ph.D. In other words, it may prepare you better for the workplace and administration challenges and demands.
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