DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Course Information
- Social Responsibility
- Admission Requirements
- DBA Curriculum
- List of Requirements
- Flowchart
COURSE INFORMATION
Context
The context of business and management has undergone rapid and profound changes within the last decade. No longer can the study of business and management be confined to the functional and technical areas, as was the tendency in the past. Moreover, business and management practitioners must now manage and be accountable for the substantial impact of their activities not only on internal members, financial stakeholders and customers, but also on members of the immediate community, on society as a whole, and on the environment. There is an urgent need to advance the state of business and management knowledge to reflect these new realities.
Aware of these developments and guided by Lasallian values, ¿ªÔªÕæÈËaims for the creation and dissemination of practice-oriented management knowledge that will help uplift society. In pursuit of this mission, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program is designed to advance the professional development of practicing managers, entrepreneurs, management academics and other professionals in the business and public management arena by: expanding their knowledge and perspectives in critical areas of management related to promoting humanistic, socially responsible and sustainable business; and equipping them with research and change management skills.
Anchored on SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
GOAL
The goal is to produce the Lasallian DBA – a practice-oriented management scholar who is able to source, assimilate, evaluate, create, disseminate and apply management knowledge guided by humanistic and ethical values.
The DBA Program involves intensive coursework (36 units) and dissertation writing (12 units), which may be completed in a minimum of three years or a maximum of ten years. Classes are held from 6 to 9:15 p.m. on weekdays.  Occasionally, for some subjects, classes may be held from 8:00 to 11:15 a.m. or from 12:00 to 3:15 p.m. on Saturdays. Students must be prepared to take classes during any of these time slots.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess an MBA degree or an equivalent Master’s degree in business or management.
Applicants holding a Master’s degree without a substantial management and research component may be required to demonstrate competence or complete coursework in the following areas; Business Ethics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Organization Behavior, or Strategic Management.
Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English as well as the use of desktop computer applications and the Internet and must demonstrate potential for doctorate level research through completed research work. Applicants must have at least 3 years management experience (responsibility for planning and achieving goals, budget allocation and personnel decisions) and at least 5 years of work experience.
Applicants must have use of an Internet- and wifi-capable computer for research, writing, and presentation and personal Internet access throughout the Program.
DBA Curriculum
FOUNDATION COURSES (9 UNITS)
- Management and Organization Theory- 3 units
- Statistics for Management Research 1 – 3 units
- Management Research 1 – 3 units
ADVANCED METHODS COURSES (9 UNITS)
- Action Research – 3 units
- Statistics for Management Research 2 – 3 units
- Management Research 2 – 3 units
CORE COURSES (15 UNITS)
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility – 3units
- Strategic Management and Corporate Governance – 3 units
- Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship – 3 units
- Sustainable Business – 3 units
- Leadership, Spirituality and Organizational Transformation — 3 units
ELECTIVE (3 UNITS from any related program related to the student’s dissertation work)
DISSERTATION WRITING (12 UNITS)
- Dissertation writing 1— 6 units
- Dissertation writing 2– 6 units
- Dissertation writing -3 to 15 no unit equivalent, but may be required for completion of dissertation
- Dissertation proposal defense
- Dissertation final defense
Dr. RAYMUND R. HABARADAS
DBA PROGRAM COORDINATOR
GRACE DE LOS SANTOS
DBA PROGRAM SECRETARY
Faculty Name | Highest Educational Attainment | Field of Specialization |
Dr. Raymund R. Habaradas | DBA, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Emilina R. Sarreal | DBA, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Benito L. Teehankee | DBA, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Maria Victoria P. Tibon | DBA, De La Salle University |
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PART-TIME FACULTY | ||
Dr. Jose Ramon Albert | PhD, Stony Brook University |
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Dr. Jaime Cempron | PhD, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Anthony Shun Fung Chiu | DBA, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Louie Divinagracia | DBA, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Divina Edralin | DM, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Tak Ming Lok | DBA, De La Salle University |
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Dr. Rachel Quero | DBA, University of the Philippines |
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Dr. Robert Ramos | DBA, De La Salle University |
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LIST OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR LOCAL APPLICANTS
- Application Form with 2×2 picture.
- Original copy of Transcript of records
- Original copy of NSO Birth certificate
- Transfer credential (for non-¿ªÔªÕæÈË graduate)
- Two (2) Letters of recommendation (downloadable at ¿ªÔªÕæÈË website)
- Updated curriculum vitae/Resume plus Certification of work employment and management experience
- Personal statement containing academic and career objectives
- Two (2) pieces of 2″x 2″ picture for testing permit
- Certificate of good moral character from previous school/employer at least six months from date of issuance
- Photocopy of research output (for PhD applicants only)
- NMAT scores
FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
- Application form with 2″x 2″ picture (downloadable at ¿ªÔªÕæÈË website)
- Photocopy of passport
- Two (2) copies of Transcript of Records (Authenticated and Original copy)
- Certificate of Graduation (with degree title and date of graduation)
- Two (2) copies of Certificate of No Criminal Record (Authenticated and photocopy)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (form downloadable at ¿ªÔªÕæÈË website)
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume plus Certification of work employment and management experience
- Personal Statement (format can be viewed from the ¿ªÔªÕæÈË website)
- Photocopy of Research output
- Two (2) pieces 2″x2″ recent picture for testing permit
- NMAT scores
FLOWCHART

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Contact Information
Office of Admissions and Scholarships (OAS) Â
Second Floor, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall ¿ªÔªÕæÈË2401 Taft Avenue
1004 Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos:
(632) 523-4230 (Direct) or 524-4611 to 19 local 166
Office Hours
Mondays to Fridays: 8:00 am – 12 noon; 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:00 am – 12 noon only
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