The Binary DBA is the flagship program under the Binary Business School (BBS), the oldest specialist business school in Malaysia.

The Binary Doctor of Business Administration or DBA is an applied research degree (professional degree) pursued by CEOs and Senior Managers who wish to earn a doctoral degree that focuses on the practical applications and action research rather than the academic emphasis that a PhD offers. Graduates of both the DBA and PhD are entitled to use the title “Dr”.

The Binary DBA is a world-class program with an outstanding alumni comprising of Bank Governors, Top Civil Servants, Ministers, CEOs and Senior Managers hailing from Europe, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and South East Asia. The Binary DBA is also delivered globally at strategic locations in Asia, Africa, Indian Sub-Continent and Europe.

PROGRAM AIM

The aim of this program is to equip CEOs and Senior Managers with contemporary management thinking and action research skills to enable them to take their organizations to greater heights of success.

Upon completion of this program, candidates will be able

• To cultivate the ability to critically review findings on current management thinking and business research.
• To apply new management knowledge as a transformational leader to solve complex organizational issues.
• To increase awareness of professional practice in leading and managing organizations with particular emphasis in adopting entrepreneurial approaches that use creative and innovative solutions.
• To critically analyse the financial health of firms including its operational aspects, business risks, investment decisions and execute strategies to ensure sustainability and future growth of their organisations.
• To re-evaluate Pre-Covid investments as well as be able to adopt the latest technologies and map out strategies that is in tandem with current realities.

TAUGHT MODULES & THESIS

The DBA comprises of 8 taught modules and a thesis of the 8 thought modules, two (2) are self-learning modules. This part-time program is delivered using a “Block-Release Mode” where participants will complete each module in “blocks of 5 days every 4months. The 8 taught modules will be covered over a period of 3 years and then candidates will embark on the Applied Research thesis.

GLOBAL FLYING FACULTY

The Binary DBA is unique in the world market in that it is taught by a Flying Faculty of international thought leaders who are highly qualified academically and are armed with wide industry experience. The DBA Faculty is handpicked by a Special Doctoral Committee comprising of the Senate and Industry Academic Panel to ensure they meet international standards of the highest order.

Locations: The entire DBA can be completed without the need for candidates to leave their job or family. Candidates can complete the entire program at University of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia.

The Binary DBA is offered at the main campus in Malaysia and at Loyola College, Chennai, India.

Delivery & Duration: Candidates can complete the Binary DBA in 36 months.

Presented as a modular program, you will need to study only one module at any one point of time.

The module on offer each time (every 4 months) will be scheduled by the Binary Business School (BBS).

In the Final Year, you will complete the Applied Research Thesis. Further details of the Binary DBA are as follows.

• Year 1 : Complete 3 modules  (2 modules face to face  at UNZA  delivered by flying faculty from Binary University + 1 module Online Real Time class)

• Year 2 : Complete 4 modules (1modules face to face at UNZA delivered by flying faculty from Binary University  +  2 module online Real time class and 1 self-study module

• Year 3 : Complete 1 self-study module + Start your Thesis

• Each module will be offered over 5 days Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 5.00pm each day.
• All modules will be assessed 100 % based on Assignments.

Note : Detailed time-table for the year will be given at the start of the program

The Binary DBA is patronized by decision-makers from the public, private and NGO sectors. Among our prominent DBA alumni includes the following leaders.

❖ Possess a recognized Masters degree in any business-related discipline, eg. MBA, MA Accounting, MA Economics etc AND

❖ Possess a minimum of 5 years Managerial Experience.

❖To apply, please click here to download the form Click here to download the form

❖ Kindly send your completed form with your latest CV, copies of certificates and application fees of USD60 to [email protected]

❖ Please pay the application fees USD60 via Flywire Click here for payment

❖ Upon receipt of your application , the Binary Business School will notify the results of your application within 2weeks through issuance of an Offer Letter or otherwise.

❖ The fee per module is USD2200. If you accept the Offer, please proceed to pay the first instalment of USD2200 via Flywire.

❖ You will be notified of the full details of the delivery of the modules by the BBS well in advance to enable you to seek study leave from your employer.

❖ The next intake is on 23rd March 2026. The Closing Date for Application is 20^th February 2026.

Established in 1984, Binary University is a specialist premium university for Management, IT, and Entrepreneurship.
It is also Asia’s First Entrepreneurship university. The university produces a unique breed of graduates called
Industry Specialist Professional (ISP) Talents who are equipped with industry-specific skills. In addition to this,
all of its graduates are provided with extensive entrepreneurial skills to enable them to climb the corporate ladder
faster as intrapreneurs or to start their own business as entrepreneurs.

Binary offers PhDs, Doctorate, Masters as well as Bachelor degree programmes and is patronized by international students
from over 60 countries. Binary degrees are also being offered in Europe, Africa, Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent,
and Central Asia.

The university is supported by 8 dedicated research centres in AI & Data Analytics, Social Entrepreneurship,
Business Entrepreneurship, Women Leadership, Advanced Management & Leadership, ICT, Teaching & Learning and
Healthcare Management.