Overview

Features

The Business Administration programme at Singapore Management University provides a challenging programme of study for senior executives who wish to push the boundaries of management thinking in their industry by bringing rigor, relevance and by leveraging theoretical frameworks for the resolution of practical, multi-faceted problems and opportunities.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Data Analysis

Academic Writing

Teaching Forum

Case Writing and Teaching

Blended Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Business Administration View 3 other PhDs in Business Administration in Singapore

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted into the programme, applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of 10 years’ work experience. Depending on the intended research topic, relevant work experience will be an asset. A Master degree is a plus but not mandatory, while candidates with senior management experience will have a distinct edge over other applicants.

A good GRE or GMAT score is needed for admission into the programme. We do not have a minimum GRE/GMAT score as each applicant is evaluated on his/her overall credentials. Applicants are encouraged to sit for the SMU Admissions Test if they do not have a GRE or GMAT score.

Applicants will also be required to submit letters of recommendation and two personal statements detailing how the Doctor of Business Administration programme ties in with their career aspirations, as well as whether they have identified a problem/topic for the dissertation project.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25100 SGD / year

≈ 25100 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11300 SGD / year

≈ 11300 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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