DOCTOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (DIBM)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Become a Global Business Leader — Not Just a Graduate

The Doctor of International Business Management (DIBM) is a coursework-based professional doctorate designed for Malaysian professionals who aspire to lead in the global business environment.

This programme integrates:

  • Advanced international business knowledge 

  • Practical leadership and strategy 

  • Applied doctoral research 

  • Optional global exposure through Switzerland

Designed for experienced professionals seeking international credibility, executive advancement, and practical business leadership skills.

2- in- 1 Award

Malaysia & Switzerland

Earn:

  • Doctor of International Business Management (DIBM) Awarded by Vision University College

  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Awarded by La Xenia International Institute of Switzerland

Multiple institutional recognitions that enhances professional credibility regionally and internationally.

Flexible for Working Executives

Balance your doctoral studies alongside your professional responsibilities with a flexible learning structure that includes:

  • Weekend online classes

  • Recorded sessions available

  • Structured module deadlines

  • Guided learning with academic support

Continue advancing your career while pursuing a doctoral qualification.

Personalised Doctoral Supervision

Each student is assigned a dedicated supervisor to provide structured guidance throughout the dissertation process.

Support includes:

  • One-to-one supervision, minimum once a month

  • Research and writing guidance

  • Academic consultation sessions

  • Progress monitoring and support

Designed to help ensure research quality, progress, and successful completion.

Global Executive Business Week

Students may participate in a 1-week international business experience organised in Switzerland by La Xenia International Institute.

Experence includes:

Executive business seminars

International networking opportunities

Corporate and industry exposure

Global business perspectives

A distinctive international component designed to broaden executive insight and global business understanding.

Potential visits to prestigious organizations:

  • Nestlé

  • Patek Philippe

  • Rolex

Lindt (or equivalent)

Vision University College (Malaysia)

MQA Approved (MQA/PA18111)

KPT Approved (N/0414/8/0091)

KWSP Claimable

HRDF Claimable

La Xenia International Institute of Switzerland

EduQua, Certified

Private School Register, Registered

QAHE, Accredited

About the Programme

  • Semester 1

    • Overview of International Business

    • International Trade and Policy

    • Cross-Cultural Management & Global Leadership

    • Global Marketing

    Semester 2

    • Global Supply Chain & International Trade Management

    • Organisational Power, Politics, Culture & Conflict

    • Drivers of Globalization

    Semester 3

    • Doctoral Seminar in Business

    • Advanced Research Methodology

    • Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation

    • Talent Acquisition and Development

    • Dissertation

    • Dissertatiom

Mode: Flexilearn

  • Weekend online classes

  • Recorded sessions available

Duration: 3-6 Years

  • Full time: 3 Years

  • Part time: 3-6 years

Language of Instruction: English

Credit Hours: 82

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