The Ph.D. in Business Administration (DBA/Ph.D.) is a research-oriented doctoral program designed to cultivate advanced scholars, researchers, and senior professionals in the field of business and management. Typically offered under the discipline of Business Administration or Management Science and Engineering at comprehensive universities, this program is a full-time doctoral program lasting 3–5 years, with instruction primarily in Chinese, while research supervision and academic guidance may also be available in English for international students.

The program aims to develop experts with strong theoretical foundations, advanced research methodology skills, and strategic thinking abilities in core business and management domains. Students are trained to conduct independent, high-level research that contributes to management theory and practice, addressing complex organizational, economic, and social challenges in a global business environment.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.