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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme offers weekend classes
from 9.00 am until 6.00 pm with the
emphasis on quality teaching and
candidate participation. The minimum and
maximum periods of candidature are six
(6) and twelve (12) semesters
respectively. A full-time DBA programme at
the faculty commences once a year
(September).

The design of the programme structure
allows the candidates to maximise their
learning and develop the skills that are
essential for their research development.
Candidates are required to take a total of
81 credits that comprises of three (3)
components: core courses, elective
courses and thesis. The breakdown of the
courses and the credit hours are as follows:

Table 1: Components of Programme Structure
and Credit Hours
COURSES CREDIT HOURS

Core Courses 43

Elective Courses 3

Dissertation 35

Total 81