Entrance Requirements

Applying for the PolyU Doctor of Business Management (DBM) programme

• A Master's degree, preferably in a business-related area.

• Candidates with experience in start-up companies, entrepreneurship, a track record of innovation, or outstanding academic performance who possess a recognized first degree may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you are not a native speaker of English, and do not possess a Bachelor’s or Master's degree or equivalent qualification which is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admissions Requirements" section for Taught Postgraduate Programmes at Study@PolyU for details.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Awards & Duration

Awards

Students are required to complete 52 credits including 25 credits of Coursework, 2 DBM Residentials (1 credit for Residential 1 and 2 credits for Residential 2) and a DBM Thesis (8 credits for Thesis I and 16 credits for Thesis II).

There is a possible exit award of Master of Science in Management Research Studies (MSc in MRS) for students who have completed 25 credits of Coursework Subjects, 3 credits of two compulsory Residentials, and passed the 8 credits of Thesis I (thesis proposal presentation) (a total of 36 credits).

Duration

The normal duration for DBM full-time study option is 2 years and 3 years for DBM part-time study option. Students who wish to extend their studies beyond the normal duration should submit an application to the Faculty of Business for consideration.

Fees

Fees for the entire PolyU DBM programme for 2026/27 intake: HK$1,203,600 (52 credits) for local and non-local students.

Students taking the elective subject "International Collaborations Experience" pay the course fee directly to the offering institution and bear the costs of travel, accommodation, visa application, insurance, etc. The DBM programme does not charge a credit fee for taking the "International Collaborations Experience" subject.

Application

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• Transcript and Certificate of academic qualification(s)^
• Curriculum vitae

^ Academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies). Documents that are not in English should be accompanied by official certified English-translations.

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

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