Doctor in Business Administration in the Philippines

The Doctor of Business Administration program (DBA) is a three-year graduate program that enhances the knowledge and skills of business administration graduates on the theories, concepts and practices in management, managerial processes and research methods. It also covers topics in high-level decision making especially in business theoretical and empirical competencies and handling management as well as administrative problems.

Recommended Undergraduate Program

Students who wish to pursue a Doctorate in Business Administration should have a master’s degree in the administration field. 

Subjects and Curriculum

• Project Planning, Development, and Evaluation

• Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

• Advanced Decision Science and Analysis

• Marketing for Non-profit Organizations

• Advanced Applied Research Methods

• Comparative Management Systems

• Special Topics in Management

• Comparative Banking Systems

• Monetary and Fiscal Policy

• Legal Aspects of Business

• Development of Economics

• International Economics

• International Marketing

• Strategic Management

• Philosophy of Business

• Graduate Seminars

• Enterprise Analysis

• Corporate Finance

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

• The student must have aa master’s degree relevant to the program

• The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)

• Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues

• Letter of intent

• Most recent medical and dental health record

• Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate

• Copy of undergraduate diploma

• (1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Areas of Specialization

• Business Management

• Marketing

• Tourism Management

• Finance

• Operations

• Human Resource Management

• Entrepreneurship

• Economics

• Industrial Management

• Organizational Development

• International Business

• Environment Management

Program Outcome

Graduates of Doctor in Business Administration are expected to be able to:

• Communicate effectively in a variety of formats

• Identify key issues facing businesses or specific business units

• Utilize qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate and solve critical business problems

• Integrate tools and concepts from multiple functional areas to solve business problems

• Evaluate and integrate ethical considerations when making business decisions

• Incorporate varied perspectives when making business decisions

Board Exam

The Doctor of Business Administration does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Doctor in Business Administration may pursue a career path in business corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or private companies. They may apply as a college administrator, researcher, consultant for instruction materials, college dean, book author, or a business manager.