Overview

Within the Doctor of Business Administration program from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , you'll carry out insightful applied research for influential informed business decision making in the interconnected world.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Conduct applied research independently with their in-depth knowledge of different research methodologies;

Articulate business and organization issues within their area of specialization; and

Apply their advanced business knowledge and research skills in their business settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Applied Statistics and Regression

Survey Research

Qualitative Research Method in Business

Experimental Designs

Frontiers in Accounting Research

Frontiers in Economics Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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80

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Credits

55 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Business Administration View 7 other PhDs in Business Administration in Hong Kong (SAR)

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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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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.

A Master’s degree from a recognized university is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least twelve years of managerial experience.

Applicants will be asked to submit a proposal on a research idea that they would like to pursue.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

450000 HKD / year

≈ 450000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

450000 HKD / year

≈ 450000 HKD / year

Additional Details

For students who cannot complete the program in the normal 4 year period, an additional yearly tuition of HK$50,000 will be charged starting the 5th year.

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

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