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Doctor of
Business Administration [ DBA ]
Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program equips professionals with strategic thinking and research insights to tackle business challenges. Whether you seek career advancement, transforming your business, or academic contribution, you will learn from distinguished faculty through a rigorous curriculum.
Joining our program at AIT provides an international experience where students from various backgrounds come together to exchange idea, broaden perspectives, and connect globally.
WHY CHOOSE AIT'S DBA?
Flexible Program
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Program Duration: 3 years, with an option to extend up to 6 years.
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Program Delivery: Delivered in a weekend format to accommodate working professionals.
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Bangkok Campus (7 minutes walking distance from BTS Asoke & MRT Sukhumvit)
Designed for Executive
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Tailored for senior professionals with a minimum of 10 years of working experience.
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Applied Research Focus: Tackle real-world business problems using evidence-based research methods.
Asia-Focused Insights
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Multicultural Ecosystem: Based in Bangkok, at the heart of SE Asia’s dynamic business landscape.
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With a deep understanding of regional business dynamics, our programs equip leaders with the agility to navigate Asia’s complex economic and cultural landscape.
Curriculum Structure
Required Course
DBA students complete the required coursework before beginning the dissertation. The DBA curriculum requires 9 credits of research methodology courses (1.5 credits each) and 6 credits of knowledge building (management-related) courses of your choice from our MBA/MSc courses.
Doctoral-Level Methodology Courses (1.5 credits each):
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Foundations of management research
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Management research methods and writing
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Data strategies & hypotheses testing
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Building models that link to theory
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Approaches of qualitative research
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Methods of qualitative research
Knowledge Building Courses:
Students select a total of 6 credits (2 courses, 3 credits each) from our MBA & MSc courses.
Our Alumni Say
My time in AIT taught me critical thinking, systematic planning, and how to solve problems using business logic, all of which have contributed to the transformation of my company, J&C Corp. We went from a pure multi-level marketing (MLM) company to one that combines MLM with modern trade, expanding to include new lines after only its 5th year of operation. My doctoral dissertation enabled me to increase our company members to 3 million, and the key attributes I’ve integrated have allowed the firm to grow faster, reach further, and operate sustainably through any form of disruption.
Dr. Somchai Hatchaleelaha
CEO
Join & Coin Corporation Co. Ltd
Dr. Somchai Hatchaleelaha is the founder and CEO of Join & Coin Corporation Co., Ltd., a Thailand‑based firm specializing in digital assets and blockchain solutions. Established over 20 years ago, the company has built a regional footprint with subsidiaries like Join & Coin Cambodia, and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022
Admission
& FEES
To be eligible for admission to the DBA program, an applicant must:
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Hold a bachelor's degree (generally from a four-year program) or its equivalent in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
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Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement is 2.75 or equivalent.
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English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET:6 or IELTS-Academic:6 (writing 6) or TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21-23) or PTE Academic: 62-73 (Writing Score)
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A minimum of seven years of experience .
Intake
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Two entry/Year (January & August)
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Application Deadline: 30 June (for overseas applicants, requiring an educational visa) and 25 July (for other applicants)
Fees
1st Year Registration & Tuition Fees : 600,000 Thai Baht
2nd Year Registration & Tuition Fees : 600,000 Thai Baht
Tuition fees upon Thesis commencement : 300,000 Thai Baht
Total Fees: 1,500,000 Thai Baht (84 Credits)