Doctor of Business Administration

Program overview

Doctor of Business Administration is a doctoral degree program in business and management at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, a private institution in Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 1993.

First-year tuition is listed at 19,960 MYR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026.

Applications to Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation typically receive a decision in 3 days and 1 hour, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 43,960 MYR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Malaysia

Our directory lists 3 doctoral degree programs in business and management at 3 schools in Malaysia. Their median first-year tuition is 19,960 MYR, and the middle half cost between 19,960 MYR and 20,591 MYR.

At 19,960 MYR, Doctor of Business Administration costs about the same as the median, in the most affordable quarter.

• All business and management courses in Malaysia

Lower-cost doctoral degree options in business and management

If budget matters, these doctoral degree programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Malaysia.

Plan for the Nov 2026 intake

Working back from a Nov 2026 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer.

Entry requirements and documents

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation sets the exact entry requirements for Doctor of Business Administration. For a doctoral degree, applicants usually need the following.

English test requirements are set by the school. IELTS Academic, TOEFL and PTE Academic are the most widely accepted.

• A master's degree (some schools accept an outstanding bachelor's degree).
• A research proposal and the name of a possible supervisor.
• Academic references and a CV with any publications.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Doctor of Business Administration and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Doctor of Business Administration?

First-year tuition is listed at 19,960 MYR. Living costs are extra; Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation estimates 24,000 MYR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Doctor of Business Administration a degree?

It is listed as a doctoral degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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