(PhD) in Business Administration - Hong Kong Management ...

OverviewThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administrationis designed to meet the development needs of businessleaders, experienced managers and professionals who wishto pursue advanced studies and research in an area ofsignificance to business administration.The PhD involves initial coursework subjects and thesisresearch which develop the capacity of candidates to analyze,critique, synthesize and to develop knowledge.The Bulacan State University (BSU) PhD is unique in the sensethat it is conducted bilingually, and the candidates may optto write their thesis and attend the oral defense in eitherChinese or in English but candidates must prepare an Englishversion as the main submission and if need be, hire an Englishinterpreter during oval defense (at the candidate’s ownexpenses). The PhD degree can be completed overseas.Course AimsThe aim of the PhD program is to enhance candidates’capacity, through advanced coursework and research, tobecome aware of the relationship between research and theirprofessional activities in business administration.Throughout the program, PhD candidates are expected to makea distinct contribution to knowledge of business administrationwhether by original investigation, review or criticism.Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able topromote the extension of knowledge and research to serve anddevelop new and better practices in business administration.Recognition of BSU DegreeAll BSU undergraduate and postgraduate programs are dulyrecognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ofthe Republic of the Philippines.PhD is a prestigious and respectable academic award. Oncompletion of the degree, graduates will be entitled to usethe title “Dr” before their names.Course StructureThe PhD degree is built on a 60-credit point structure comprisingtwo components, i.e. coursework and thesis research.1

Coursework RequirementThe coursework component comprises 48 credit points whichare made up of core courses, major courses and electives.Candidates with an insufficient background in researchmethods and / or theoretical knowledge in the core fields ofstudy are required to undertake initial coursework subjects.Candidates with appropriate prior learning history may applyfor exemption from part of the courses.ThesisThe doctoral thesis research and development will beundertaken after the coursework subjects have beencompleted. The thesis counts as 12 credit points.The thesis subject requires candidates to prepare asubstantial research thesis of 20,000 - 25,000 words. The thesisis expected to present original research of a theoretical orapplied nature and constitutes a substantial original contributionto knowledge.FrameworkThe BSU PhD degree requires 60 credit points of study, ofwhich 48 credit points to be completed from coursework,the remaining 12 credit points to be completed byundertaking a thesis / dissertation research.Semester 1-616 coursework subjectsPhD CandidateSemester 7-10Thesis/Dissertation Research and DefenseDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)in Business Administration2

Thesis Oral ExaminationThe assessment for the PhD degree is based on satisfactorycompletion of prescribed coursework and doctoral thesis/dissertation.Assessment of coursework is through assignments on acontinuous basis OR examination, e.g. through the thesisresearch proposal which is required to be submitted oncompletion of the coursework component.Upon submission of the thesis/dissertation, the candidate shallbe required to present himself/herself for a thesis/dissertationexamination normally to take place in Hong Kong, conductedby the Thesis Defense Panel appointed by the University.The candidate shall be required to complete satisfactorily theoral examination in order to satisfy the requirements for thePhD degree. Theses examination will be arranged after aminimum of two years of study period.Language of StudyThis being a bilingual program, candidates may choose towrite their thesis/dissertation in the Chinese language. Thosewho write their thesis/dissertation in Chinese are required:- to submit together with an English version of the thesis;- to assign an interpreter at the thesis examination session athis/her own cost.Period of StudyThe standard duration for a candidate to complete the PhDdegree is 3 years (6 semesters).The maximum time allowed for a candidate to complete thePhD Degree is 5 years (10 semesters). A candidate whowishes to extend candidature must seek permission from theUniversity.Thereafter, the PhD Award will be granted upon successfulcompletion of both the coursework components and thesisexamination of the PhD Degree.Mode of StudyThe PhD will be delivered by a flexible distance mode whichis implemented through distance learning and self-directedstudy. Distance learning materials include study guides,prescribed textbooks or reference books, readings and/or e-learning materials provided by the University Cyber Campus.On top of distance-learning, offshore doctoral students will beprovided with the following supports to facilitate their studies:Intensive SeminarsIntensive seminars and workshops will be organized for coresubjects to provide a forum for open discussions andinterchange of ideas within the class. The seminar and workshopfor each core subject normally last for two days to be held onSundays from 9am to 5pm, led by guest speakers andUniversity adjunct professors drawn from local academics andbusiness leaders.PhD thesis oral examinations in progress3

Study Group MeetingsOut-of-timetable meetings will be organized for candidatesworking in common interest group. The meetings will providea forum for group members to enhance critical thinking,analysis and synthesis with peers.SupervisionDoctoral candidates who have completed their courseworkwill be allocated a supervisor to support their thesis/dissertation work. Supervision will be provided from theUniversity using a range of communication technology suchas e-mail. Thesis supervisors include home academic staff andlocal academics or professionals appointed by the University.Library SupportsThrough arrangements of the local agency, BSU doctoralstudents can have access to local libraries for researchrequirements, library resources and supports. Students willbe informed of details of library arrangement upon registration.Coursework CurriculumThe coursework component comprises 16 modules of corecourses, major courses and electives.CodeBA300BA301BA302BA305BA310BA311BA312BA313BA314BA315BA316BA324BA325BA320BA327BA328Core Courses (4 Modules, 12 Credits)Philosophical Foundations of BusinessAdministrationStatistics for ResearchDissertation SeminarResearch Designs and MethodologyCreditMajor and Elective Module (12 Modules, 36 Credits in Total)Marketing ManagementOrganization TheoryDevelopment EconomicsHuman Resource DevelopmentFinancial ManagementCorporate PlanningProductions / Operations ManagementManagement Information and Control SystemRisk ManagementComputer OperationsJudgment and Decision MakingBusiness Strategy3333333333333333BA300BA301BA302BA305BA310BA311BA312BA313BA314BA315BA316BA324BA325BA320BA327BA328(12 36 )333333333333333348All Major and Elective Modules are delivered in e-learning mode and its availability is subject to Univesityconfirmation.Total Core + Major + Elective 484

Organizing InstitutionsThe PhD in Business Administration offshore course is offeredby the Bulacan State University in association with the HongKong Management Association.About the Bulacan State UniversityBulacan State University (BSU), just celebratinga century of quality education, is a state-fundedinstitution of higher learning. The University wasestablished in 1904 and converted into a leadingmodern university in 1993.BSU’s main campus is situated in the historic City of Malolos,36 kms north of Manila. The University has four othercampuses strategically located throughout the historic provinceof Bulacan. With a total enrolment of approximately 18,000,BSU is the biggest in the region.The university is proud to have nurtured a culture of excellencethat has become synonymous with relevant education, qualityresearch, and community extension programs that providehigher education, research and development opportunities tothousands of people in Engineering, Architecture, Education,Arts and Science, Information Technology, Management andCommerce, Medicine, Law and Public Administration.BSU has been identified by the Commission on HigherEducation (CHED) as one of the higher education institutionsin the Philippines leading in the various disciplines as Centersfor Excellence/Development. These institutions demonstratethe highest level of standards in instruction, research andextension services at the program level.BSU is included in the List of Recognized Philippinesuniversities in China’s Ministry of Education’s Website onForeign Education (website: www.jsj.edu.cn)For information on BSU: www.bulsu.edu.phAbout the Hong Kong ManagementAssociationThe Hong Kong Management Association(HKMA) is a non-profit-making incorporated bodyestablished in 1960. Over the past 49 years, theAssociation, with a mission to train and develophuman resources, has been actively taking part in trainingtens of thousands of management personnel andprofessionals, thereby raising the standard of managementand improving its quality in Hong Kong.The Chairman of the HKMA is currently Dr Dennis Sun, BBS,JP, Chairman of Fuji Photo Products Co Ltd. The immediatepast Chairman of the HKMA is Dr the Hon David K P Li,Chairman and Chief Executive of the Bank of East Asia.Approximately 2,500 integrated and well-balanced coursesare offered by the Association and attended by more than 50,000 participants annually. As part of HKMA’s deepcommitment to providing opportunities to local executives andprofessionals for continuing development, the Association, inpartnership with a number of prestigious overseas tertiaryinstitutions, offers a series of programs leading to Bachelor’s,Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in various area of studies.The Program Local Secretariat at the HKMA will take care ofoverall organization of the program, and will work with studentsto answer their questions as well as help solve their problems,throughout the learning process.For further information on HKMA: www.hkma.org.hk5

Semester PatternThe Academic Year of the University is divided into twosemesters of about 16 weeks each:January semester (January - June)July semester (July - December)Tuition and Other FeesPlease refer to the attached ENROLMENT INFORMATIONFOR NEW APPLICANTS.Admission RequirementsTo qualify for admission to the Doctoral program, applicantsmust be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduatedegree in any discipline.Applicants may be required to provide evidence of writtenlanguage competence, English or Chinese, that matchesacademic writing requirements of the Doctoral degree.All applications will be considered by, and admissiondecisions will be made at the discretion of the University.How to ApplyTo apply for a place in the BSU PhD Business Administrationprogram, an application must be completed and lodged withthe Hong Kong Management Association. Applications areassessed by and admission decisions are made at thediscretion of the Bulacan State University.For details, please refer to attached APPLICATIONINFORMATION FOR NEW APPLICANTS.EnquiriesFor enquiries, please contact Ms Christine Choy (Tel:2774 8517)or Ms Karen Chan (Tel:2774 8565) of the PhD Local Secretariat.For enquires about application procedures, please contactHKMA Customer Service Department on 2774 8500.Enquiries may also be addressed to email:karenchan@hkma.org.hk or fax:2365 1000.It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.6PHDB-2014-1