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STUDY PLAN

Graduating DBA in 3 Years / 6 Normal Semesters

Definition
• “semester” means a specific duration determined by the University in an academic session which
constitutes normal semesters and special semesters.
• “Normal Semester” means Semester I or Semester II as provided in the Calendar of Study.

Candidates are advised to follow the following the study plan:
Table 3: Study Plan

st
1 SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT

Core AA078001 Quantitative Research Methods 3

Core AA078003 Qualitative Research Methods 3

Theories and Practices in
Core AA078004 8
Operations and Management
Core AA078002 Dissertation Progressive

TOTAL CREDITS 14

2 SEMESTER
nd
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT

Theories and Practices in
Core AA078005 8
Accounting and Finance
Theories and Practices in
Core AA078006 Marketing and Information 8
Systems
Core AA078002 Dissertation Progressive

TOTAL CREDITS 16

rd
3 SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT

Core AA078007 Global Business Immersion 13

Elective AA0780XX Choose one (1) elective 3

Core AA078002 Dissertation Progressive

TOTAL CREDITS 16