Course Structure
The program is divided into 4 parts including core subjects, major subjects, electives and dissertation. The total credits of this program are 60 which each subject consists of 3 credits and the dissertation consists of 12 credits.
Language of Study
The program shall be conducted in English and write their dissertation in the English language.
Study Duration
The standard duration for a candidate to complete the PhD degree is 3 years .The minimum time allowed for a candidate to complete the PhD Degree is 2 years, should he or she have been granted block exemption from the coursework requirements.
The maximum time allowed for a candidate to complete the PhD Degree is 4 years . A candidate who wishes to extend candidature must seek permission from the Program Director.
Mode of Study
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration course will be delivered by a distance mode which is implemented through compulsory lectures, optional tutorials and study group discussion. Study materials include study guides, prescribed textbooks and reference books, reading and/or e-learning materials provided by the University.
On top of distance-learning Hong Kong students will be provided with the following supports to facilitate their studies:
- - Lectures -
Actual classroom lectures will be provided to students to be lead by professors drawn from local academics and business leaders. This will provide students a forum for open discussions and interchanges of ideas within the class.
- - Tutorials -
Interaction between a small group of students and the tutor will also be provided to give the students a chance to discuss and share their personal ideas and interest with their professor regarding the subject specialization of their choice.
- - Study Group Discussions -
Out of timetable meetings will be organized for candidates working in a common interest group. The group discussions will provide a forum for group members to enhance critical thinking, analysis and synthesis with peers. Career Professionals will be invited to share their knowledge and experience in their field of profession.
- - Dissertation Supervisors -
Students who have completed their coursework will be allocated a Supervisor to support their dissertation work. Direct supervision will be provided by the Dissertation Supervisors in the preparation of their Dissertation.
Coursework Curriculum
| 編號 Code |
核心課(4門,12學分) |
CORE SUBJECTS |
學分 Credit |
| BA300 |
工商管理哲學基礎 |
Philosophical Foundations of Business Administration |
3 |
| BA301 |
研究資料數據統計分析 |
Statistics for Research |
3 |
| BA302 |
研究設計與方法 |
Research Designs and Methodology |
3 |
| BA305 |
博士論文研討會 |
Dissertation Seminar |
3 |
| |
主修課(8門,24學分) |
MAJOR SUBJECTS |
|
| BA310 |
市場管理學 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
| BA311 |
組織理論 |
Organization Theory |
3 |
| BA312 |
發展經濟學 |
Development Economics |
3 |
| BA313 |
人力資源管理 |
Human Resource Development |
3 |
| BA314 |
財務管理 |
Financial Management |
3 |
| BA316 |
生產／營運管理學 |
Productions/Operations Management |
3 |
| BA324 |
管理資訊控制系統 |
Management Information and Control System |
3 |
| BA325 |
風險管理學 |
Risk Management |
3 |
| |
選修課(其中4門,24學分) |
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (Any 4 subjects) |
|
| BA303 |
微觀經濟分析 |
Microeconomic Analysis |
3 |
| BA304 |
外語 |
Foreign Language |
3 |
| BA315 |
企業規劃 |
Corporate Planning |
3 |
| BA317 |
策略性質量管理 |
Strategic Quality Management |
3 |
| BA320 |
電子計算機運用 |
Computer Operations |
3 |
| BA321 |
社會責任與行政管理 |
Social Responsibility and Executive Management |
3 |
| BA322 |
創業學 |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| BA323 |
管理服務 |
Management Services |
3 |
| BA326 |
管理發展 |
Development Administration |
3 |
| BA327 |
管理判斷與決策 |
Judgment and Decision Making |
3 |
| BA328 |
管理戰略 |
Business Strategy |
3 |
| BA329 |
項目管理 |
Project Management |
3 |
| |
| BA330 |
論文 |
Dissertation |
12 |
| 合計 |
Total |
60 |
Notes:
It is a matter of discretion for individual employer to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
