Subjects
Elective Subjects

Table I
Code
Modules
Credits
Lecture hours
Pre-requisite
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Complete five learning modules from the Electives to gain 15 credits  

15
225 hrs
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DBAP8121 
Advanced Business Strategy Management  

This course focuses on corporate strategic management issues, allowing students to gain a comprehensive understanding of corporate strategic management, including strategic theories and practices of corporate strategic management. It offers multiple independent sessions discussing current research in strategic management research. Through theoretical analysis and case studies, students can understand how classic and cutting-edge strategic management theories and methods are applied to business activities and learn how to apply these theories and methods to business practices.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8122 
Business Research Methods  

The purpose of this course is to help students become proficient in using business research methods as a powerful tool for theory construction and problem-solving. Through this course, students will build the relevant knowledge and skills required to conduct independent business research in areas such as business, management, finance, and economics. Following the basic paradigm of business research, this course focuses on the basic steps and core elements of business research. Starting from the perspective of management dilemmas, this course includes the required relevant knowledge and skills of a series of research processes such as systematic exploration of the selection of research questions, critical review of research literature, identification of qualitative or quantitative research methods and research designs, and collection and analysis of data. This course emphasizes an in-depth understanding of theoretical construction, enabling students to think about research problems based on theory and in a general empirical way. At the same time, through systematic learning, students will establish a complete business research method system, which will help them gain more depth and breadth in the process of writing a doctoral thesis.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8123 
Enterprise Investigation  

Students apply the theories learned in the teaching course to conduct an enterprise investigation under the guidance of the supervisor. Students need to identify the business problems of the research company and then provide solutions.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8124 
Leadership and Innovation Management  

This course focuses on how business managers can enhance their leadership in a rapidly changing business environment and lead their teams and companies to create greater value. At the same time, the practical applications of innovation management in enterprises are discussed from the perspectives of organization, strategy, technology, culture, etc. The course will elaborate on the theories, tools, and methods of leadership from individual and team perspectives and combine the theory and practice of innovation management to deepen students' understanding and applications of leadership improvement and enterprise innovation management.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8299 
Thesis  

Students apply the theories learned in the courses to conduct independent research under the guidance of the supervisor. Students choose a research topic related to business administration to investigate an important management issue. Students are required to use appropriate research methods to collect and analyse data and conduct detailed investigations of the topic. This course ensures the student's ability to conduct independent research, demonstrate expertise in a chosen area of interest, and make an intellectual contribution to management practices. It consists of two parts: thesis writing and oral defence. Credits can be obtained only when the thesis meets the university's requirements and passes the thesis examination and oral defence.
12
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Elective Subjects
Code
Modules
Credits
Lecture hours
Pre-requisite
DBAP8101
Special Issues in Artificial Intelligence and Technology Applications

This course exposes students to special issues in artificial intelligence and technology applications. It offers multiple independent sessions discussing current research in artificial intelligence and advanced technology. Students also learn how to ethically use artificial intelligence and advanced technology to help with personal tasks and business operations.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8102
Special Issues in Human Resources Management

This course exposes students to special issues in human resources management. It offers multiple independent sessions discussing current research in human resources management. It prepares students with research-oriented knowledge in human resources management to analyse and solve problems in various business environments, especially the relevant embedded ethical issues.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8103
Special Issues in Managerial Economics

This course is an advanced course dedicated to the in-depth study of economic theory and its application to management. The course covers multiple independent sessions, and students will conduct an in-depth study of the latest theoretical developments in economics, including but not limited to cutting-edge topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied economics. Students will explore actual cases, apply economic models and other research methods, and combine cases from the country, Macao, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Students will further understand how to apply economic perspectives to solve management challenges within and outside organizations and evaluate the impact of different strategies on corporate performance. The course will cultivate students' ability to analyze and solve practical challenges, emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and provide students with comprehensive economic and management knowledge to cope with the complex modern business environment.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8104
Special Issues in Tourism and Exhibition Management

This course exposes students to special issues in tourism and exhibition management. It offers multiple independent sessions discussing current research in tourism and exhibition management. It is designed to provide students with research-oriented knowledge and its applicability to adapt to the fast-changing tourism business environment and to manage exhibition projects efficiently.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8105
Special Issues in Corporate Financial Management

This is an advanced course that deeply studies the field of corporate financial management. This course covers multiple independent sessions, and students will delve into an in-depth study of corporate financial decision-making and financial strategies. Through theories, practical cases, and simulation exercises, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how companies maximize value, manage risk, and develop financial plans consistent with overall strategies. This course is designed to develop a deep understanding of business financials, enabling students to provide valuable insights into financial management and investment decisions.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8106
Special Issues in Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

This course provides students with an understanding of the special topics of modern corporate governance. The course includes multiple independent sessions discussing current research in modern corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. It aims to provide students with research-based knowledge and its applicability to adapt to rapidly changing business environments and effectively implement corporate governance.
3
45 hrs
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DBAP8107
Special Issues in Hotel and Integrated Resort Management

This course exposes students to special issues in hotel and integrated resort management. It offers multiple independent sessions discussing current research in hotel and integrated resort management. It is designed to develop students to master the business of hotel and integrated resort management, including gaming, shopping, and entertainment.
3
45 hrs
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)