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Doctor of Business Administration

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is a professional doctorate designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of business administration. The DBA program differs from a traditional PhD in that it focuses more on applied research and the practical application of business theories rather than advancing theoretical knowledge.

The curriculum of a DBA program combines advanced business courses with research and dissertation components. The coursework covers a wide range of subjects, including strategic management, business and management research, financial management, business strategy, business analytics, strategic marketing, corporate governance and international business, corporate social responsibility and human resource management.

One of the key components of a DBA program is the research component. DBA students apply advanced analytics and research methodologies to complex business challenges and provide for practical business solutions. They are required to conduct independent research in their area of interest or expertise.

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Paragon International University

Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

sgs@paragoniu.edu.kh

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Program Objectives

The Doctor of Business Administration program aims to:

  • Graduates are prepared for advanced leadership and executive roles across diverse industries.
  • Graduates possess a robust understanding of business theory and practice, coupled with the ability to apply their knowledge to address complex business challenges.
  • The program engages students in thoughtful debates on pressing business issues, examining them through the lens of various theoretical frameworks and schools of thought in Business Administration.
  • Graduates are equipped with research methods expertise, enabling them to pursue excellence in the application of research.
  • The curriculum enhances graduates' critical thinking capabilities and cultivates an open-minded approach, through research-intensive coursework and active learning strategies.
  • Students develop problem-solving skills required to thrive in business institutions, by meticulously examining case studies related to business strategies and business analytics.

Flexible schedule to accommodate working students

International academic staff and learning environment

Use of blended learning
(in-class and online)

Sample Curriculum

Semester I

Course Title Credits
Applied Statistics for Doctoral Research I 3
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 3
Advanced Strategic Management and Theory 3
Total 9

Semester II

Course Title Credits
Applied Statistics for Doctoral Research II 3
Leadership: Theory & Practice 3
Advanced Creative and Critical Thinking for Organizational Leaders 3
Research Proposal Seminar 3
Comprehensive Examination 0
Total 12

Semester III

Course Title Credits
Proposal Defense 3
Conference Paper and Publications I 3
Total 6

Semester IV

Course Title Credits
Conference Paper and Publications II 3
Total 3

Semester V

Course Title Credits
DBA 912 – Research Article and Publication 6
DBA 913 Preliminary dissertation defense 3
Total 9

Semester VI

Course Title Credits
DBA 921 – Doctoral Dissertation Writing 12
DBA 922 – Final dissertation defense 3
Total 15

Elective Courses

– Strategic Management
– Business and Management Research Methods
– Statistical Analysis for Business and Management Research
– Research Seminar I
– Research Seminar II

Elective Courses

– Contemporary Issues in Financial Management
– Business Strategy
– Business Analytics
– Corporate Governance and International Business
– Strategic Marketing
– Corporate Social Responsibility
– Human Resource Management

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