DBA-INTERNATIONAL

Doctor of Business Administration International Stream (DBA-International) is a full-time professional doctoral programme that aims to nurture business leaders with a global perspective, equipping them to navigate Asia’s digital transformation within diverse geopolitical landscapes and enhancing their ability to lead in technology-driven global markets. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary rigor, blending foundational modules with cutting-edge topics, like blockchain regulation, AI-driven supply chain optimization and transnational data governance. The programme also includes elective courses for the field trips to global innovation hubs across the US, Europe, and Asia, offering students hands-on experience with industry leaders and policymakers.

DBA-International

Programme Aims

The rapid evolution of global markets demands leaders capable of navigating transnational tech governance, particularly in bridging China’s dynamic innovation ecosystem with emerging opportunities in regions Southeast Asia and Middle East. The DBA-International is designed to nurture business leaders for an era characterized by intricate globalization and rapidly evolving technology landscapes. We aim to:

Nurturing business leaders with a global perspective, equipping them to navigate Asia’s digital transformation within diverse geopolitical landscapes and enhancing their ability to lead in technology-driven global markets;
Providing doctoral training that bridges emerging technologies, transnational business strategy and cross-border governance;
Breaking academic barriers and address complex challenges at the technology-governance nexus;
Cultivating industry leaders who can contribute to sustainable digital transformation in Asia.

DBA-International

Programme Structure

The DBA-International requires students to complete 120 credits in 3-5 years on a full-time basis, divided into two phases: a coursework phase (66 credits) delivered in block mode with four-day intensive classes and a research phase (54 credits) dedicated to thesis development and an oral defense.

Coursework Phase

Students are required to complete 66 credits:

Core Courses

54 credits

Elective Courses

12 credits

The coursework components aim at equipping students with advanced business knowledge and comprehensive research skills in various areas. It enables them to apply research outcomes to real-life cases. It benefits to the students in broaden up their visions, mindset and to establish global leadership and innovative spirits.

The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary rigor, blending foundational modules with cutting-edge topics. The programme also includes field trips to global innovation hubs across the US, Europe, and Asia, offering students hands-on experience with industry leaders and policymakers.

DBA candidature will be confirmed after all coursework requirements are completed and pass preliminary oral defense.

Research Phase

Students who progress to the research phase are required to attain 54 credits through completion of a thesis (40,000 words in total) under the supervision from the scholars from HKU. The DBA candidates to complete the credits though preparing the:

Research Proposal

Thesis and Thesis Oral Defense

Preliminary Oral Defense

Awarding

The Degree of Doctor of Business Administration will be awarded by The University of Hong Kong upon successful completion of the graduation requirement.

Course

Accounting

Management and Strategy

Artificial Intelligence

Marketing

Business Analysis

Planetary Health
and Sustainability

Finance

Marketing

Business
Analytics

Economics

Manufacturing, Robotics and Smart Transportation

Core Courses

54 Credits

Elective Courses

12 Credits

• Advanced Financial Management
• Advanced Macroeconomics
• Advanced Microeconomics
• AI Foundations for Business Leadership
• AI-Driven Business Transformation and Innovation
• Behavioral Research Methods
• Big Data and Business Analytics
• Frontiers in AI Research
• Frontiers in Economics and Accounting Research
• Frontiers in Management Research
• Frontiers in Manufacturing, Robotics and Smart Transportation
• Frontiers in Marketing and Business Analytics
• Frontiers in Planetary Health and Sustainability
• Globalization, Financial Crisis and Chinese Economy
• Organizing Competitive Advantages
• Research Methods in Finance, Economics and Accounting
• Responsible Conduct of Research
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Elective Courses

12 Credits

• Advanced Finance Theory
• Advanced Research Methods
• Business Creation and Dynamics
• China Financial Innovation and Economic Reform
• Global Accounting Standards and Practices
• Global Economy and Capital Market
• Global Financial Innovation
• Global Wealth Management
• International Enterprise Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Services Marketing and Management
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Strategic Information System Management
• Strategic Management
• Web3 Technology Investment

**The offering of the elective courses is subject to the number of enrolments and the discretion of the University.