• Master's Degree or higher qualification obtained from a recognized university of higher educational institution;
• Any other qualifications equivalent to Masters Level acceptable to university.
• Admission to DBA degree program can be considered case-by-case considering applicant's suitability based on evidence of degrees, professional experience and research experience in the field of management.

Minimum Duration : 24 Months Maximum Duration: 36 Months.

• Opportunity to study locally and obtain a globally recognized DBA Degree.
• Lectures are conducted by a well-qualified, experienced foreign and local lecturer panel.
• Eminent and internationally recognized supervisory panel from Switzerland university and from other countries.
• Specially designed for busy professionals at senior management and executive levels in public and corporate sector
• Scholarship opportunities for students excel in their studies
• Excellent and comfortable study facilities
• Loan facilities up to 80% from the course fee from a leading commercial bank
• E-learning platform for candidates who cannot participate class room lectures

• Global Marketing and Strategy
• Advanced Economic Theory
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Business Strategy and Policy
• Advance Finance and Accounting
• Advanced Operation Management
• Seminar in Organizational Behavior
• Advanced Organizational Management
• Research Methodology
• Multivariate Analysis
• Academic Writing
• Business Strategy Consulting
• Research Proposal
• Dissertation

Career prospects for DBA graduates are given below:

• CEO of a Corporation or Business Owner

DBA degree program is based on the practical application of business theories, economics and statistics. Therefore, students acquire important skills and knowledge, which will help them to administer the affairs of their own organization, in the future

• Senior Level Management Positions

Students with DBA degree can acquire jobs in senior level management positions within a company or an organization. With the help of decision making skills and analytical skills as well as with the application of different economic theories to resolve complex decisions, students will be able to prove their competency. Senior level management positions in the technology and administrative departments may also appeal to the degree holders of this program.

• Business Consultants

The business leaders and managers are required to resolve complex problems to facilitate smooth business operations within an organization. The students of DBA program are provided adequate training regarding this aspect. Therefore students upon the completion of this program can opt for a consulting career. Business consultants may also work for a firm or offer their services as an independent contractor to work exclusively for a corporation or business organizations or help organizations to organize departments and resolve problems.

Teaching method is based on:

Cases studies
Assignments and presentations

A qualified supervisory panel is available for research supervision. They are chosen using following criteria:

• Supervisor should have a Ph.D plus minimum 5 years teaching and research experience
• All supervisors should be approved by Malaysian government
• Switzerland University cannot supervise more than 4 DBA/Ph.D candidates
  Switzerland University
• Co-supervisor is appointed from Sri Lanka

Thesis will be examined by three examiners as follows:
Two external examiners.
These two to be chosen from other countries other than Switzerland and Sri Lanka and Another examiner from Sri Lanka or Switzerland.

• Master's Degree or higher qualification obtained from a recognized university of higher educational institution;
• Any other qualifications equivalent to Masters Level acceptable to Quest International University.
• Admission to Ph.D. degree program can be considered case-by-case considering applicant's suitability based on evidence of degrees, professional experience and research experience in the field of management.

Minimum Duration : 36 Months

Maximum Duration: 48 Months

• Opportunity to study locally and obtain a globally recognized DBA Degree.
• Lectures are conducted by a well-qualified, experienced foreign and local lecturer panel.
• Eminent and internationally recognized supervisory panel from International Business Academy Switzerland and from other countries.
• Specially designed for busy professionals at senior management and executive levels in public and corporate sector
• Scholarship opportunities for students excel in their studies
• Excellent and comfortable study facilities
• Loan facilities up to 80% from the course fee from a leading commercial bank
• E-learning platform for candidates who cannot participate class room lectures

Career prospects for Ph.D. Management graduates are given below.

• Senior Level Management Positions

Students with Ph.D. Management degree can acquire jobs in senior level management positions within a company or an organization particularly focusing on research activities. With the help of decision making skills and research skills as well as with the application of different economic theories to resolve complex decisions, students will be able to prove their competency.

• Business Consultants

The public and private sector organizations require research support to take important strategic decisions. Students with Ph.D. Management can engage in research consulting service to offer analytical support and resolve complex problems to facilitate smooth business operations within an organization. The students upon the completion of this program can opt for a consulting career.

• Senior academics

A key activity of senior academic involves scientific research that is practical and useful. Ph.D. Management degree of Quest International University provides a sound theoretical and empirical foundation for academics to contribute to knowledge in the field of Management. Upon completion of the PhD Management degree, the students are able to show competency in Management research, guide peers and research supervision at postgraduate level.

Teaching method is based on:

Cases studies
Readings
Assignments and presentations

A qualified supervisory panel is available for research supervision. They are chosen using following criteria:

• Supervisor should have a Ph.D. plus minimum 5 years teaching and research experience
• All supervisors should be approved by Malaysian government
• Quest International University academics cannot supervise more than 4 DBA/PhD candidates
• Principal supervisor is appointed from Quest International University
• Co-supervisor is appointed from Sri Lanka

Each candidate has to travel to Kuala Lumpur minimum two occasions as follows:

• Proposal presentation
• Viva-Voice examination

They can make other visits if mutually agreed with Lincoln University College and VLT Campus i.e. to meet principal supervisor.

Thesis will be examined by three examiners as follows:
Two external examiners. These two to be chosen from other countries other than Malaysia and Sri Lanka and Another examiner from Sri Lanka or Malaysia