Verified programme sheet
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a doctorate route in business and accounting at International University of Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales / formerly IUMW) under postgraduate programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
3–4 years (full-time) / 5–6 years (part-time)
Tuition
Malaysian students: RM53,340 total programme fee; International students: RM62,816 total programme fee
Intakes
January • May +1 more
Campus
City Campus, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Master’s degree in related fields; or Master’s degree in non-related fields with relevant working experience subject to rigorous internal assessment; or Master’s degree in non-related fields without relevant working experience subject to passing prerequisite course; or other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia
English requirement
For international students, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 or equivalent; waiver may apply if English is the official language or medium of instruction of the prior qualification
Additional checks
Official page describes an applied doctoral structure aimed at corporate leadership and states the award is equivalent to a PhD
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page
Source Of Truth
Full verified programme sheet
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Doctorate / Business
Doctorate / Professional Doctorate
Part-time / Full-time
3–4 years (full-time) / 5–6 years (part-time)
City Campus, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
January, May, September
Malaysian students: RM53,340 total programme fee; International students: RM62,816 total programme fee
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page
Master’s degree in related fields; or Master’s degree in non-related fields with relevant working experience subject to rigorous internal assessment; or Master’s degree in non-related fields without relevant working experience subject to passing prerequisite course; or other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia
For international students, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 or equivalent; waiver may apply if English is the official language or medium of instruction of the prior qualification
Official page describes an applied doctoral structure aimed at corporate leadership and states the award is equivalent to a PhD
MQA/FA10713
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
MQA/FA10713
Award
Doctorate / Professional Doctorate
Field area
Business and Accounting
Division
Doctorate / Business
Study mode
Part Time
Programme family
Postgraduate Programmes
Notes
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Institution Funding
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