Overview

Providing candidates with an opportunity to reflect on the nature of their professional practice, the consideration of data collection approaches and the analysis of data that can influence policy, practice and business decision making processes.

Further your understanding of leadership and change and, through the study of specific situations, make general conclusions about practical problems with the Doctor of Business Administration course at University of Plymouth.

Key facts

The HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) is a leading provider in the field of lifelong education in Hong Kong and functions as the University of Hong Kong’s extension arm. HKU SPACE works closely with the University to offer opportunities to the local community for personal and career advancement through programmes of professional and continuing education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods for Doctoral Study

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Doctoral Study

Applying Theory to Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

More details

Applications should be made directly with HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE).

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended

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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120

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The potential to study at FHEQ Level 8. This would normally be indicated by the successful completion of a Masters’ degree (FHEQ Level 7 equivalent), although candidates with strong professional experience may be considered. We welcome candidates with other equivalent international qualifications.

You have relevant middle to senior level management experience. If you do not, but you have appropriate and sufficiently extensive experience in the business context, you may be considered at the discretion of the admissions tutors.

You have a strong commitment to educational enquiry and critical reflection on practice as a means of professional learning.

You have an ability to work collaboratively in exploring and developing experience.

Please view the country specific pages for further information regarding the equivalency of your degree.

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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

80500 HKD / year

≈ 80500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

80500 HKD / year

≈ 80500 HKD / 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.