The DBA programme curriculum will offer aspiring entrepreneurs, senior management executives, and mid-career industrial practitioners specialised knowledge and applied research skills. The programme targets to equip students with sophisticated problem solving skills required to tackle complex business problems and drive innovations, while ensuring that they understand good sustainability, social responsibility and ethical practices.

工商管理博士项目将为有抱负的企业家，高级管理人员和职 业生涯中期的工作人士提供专业知识和应用研究技能。 该项目旨在为学生提供解决复杂业务问题时所需要的技能和创新力，同时确保他们能够很好的理解可持续性，社会责任和道德实践。

With in-depth training from DBA, graduates can look forward to advancing their careers in the following positions:

• Positions in consulting firms, think tanks, government agencies, etc., that require applied research skills;
• Management positions that require critical and reflective thinking, application of theoretical knowledge to complex problems, and skills to drive thought leadership and innovation;
• Teaching positions in the tertiary education industry.

通过工商管理博士项目的深入学习，毕业生可以期待在以下职位上提升自己的职业生涯：

• 咨询公司，智库，政府机构等需要应用研究技能的职位;
• 需要批判性和反思性思考，运用理论知识解决复杂问题，以及推动思想领导和创新技能的管理岗位;
• 高等教育行业的教职岗位。

1. What is the application fee?
   Application for graduate programmes is to be made online. Each e-application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee which is payable online only.
   
   • Singapore Citizen & Permanent Resident - $64.20 (inclusive of GST)
   • All other applicants - $107* (inclusive of GST)
     * This does not include all fees related to Student's Pass application.
   
   
2. How is the application process?
   Submit application materials online and pay for the application fee -> Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed - > Application outcome
   
   
3. How do I apply?
   You may start the online application by clicking the Apply Now button on the top of DBA programme page.
   
   
4. Is GMAT or GRE required for admission?
   No, GMAT or GRE score is not required for admission to DBA.
   
   
5. Is an interview required for admission?
   Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview conducted by the University.
   
   
6. When should I apply?
   You should apply once application starts. We will consider applicants on a rolling basis – applicants who apply earlier would be offered places if they are deemed suitable.
   
   
7. How would DBA be structured?
   DBA students are required to complete 40 cu coursework (30 cu disciplinary courses and 10 cu research methodology courses) and submit a doctoral dissertation.
   
   
8. What is the requirement to graduate from DBA programme ?
   DBA students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in their coursework and satisfy doctorate dissertation requirements.
   
   
9. When & how will courses be held?
   Courses will mostly be held on 3 to 7 consecutive days including weekends from 9am to 6pm. Students can expect one of such courses every one to two months in the whole year. Students can also expect a few overseas immersion courses to be in China or other ASEAN countries. These courses are conducted bilingually.
   
   DBA also has a compulsory course which consists of 6 workshops running over two semesters (12 months). The workshops are contemporary topics in business and management and will keep on updating. The workshops are usually held from 7pm to 10pm on weekdays or weekends.
   
   
10. What does the overseas immersion courses consist of? Is it compulsory to attend?
    The courses will include lectures, seminars, workshops, invited guest speaker’s talks, site visits, etc. Students are required to participate in overseas immersion courses that will be held over 3-7 consecutive days including weekends.
    
    
11. Is attendance to lessons mandatory? Any opportunity for make-up lessons?
    Attendance is not mandatory, however, it may affect your participation marks. Besides, for some courses, we do have the minimum attendance requirement. Through course recording or broadcast tool, you are able to review the content. The courses are run once a year, so you can only re-register with the courses in the following year if you miss the current run.
    
    
12. What is the progression for dissertation?
    • DBA students need to successfully complete a qualifying examination (QE) and also a dissertation examination in order to satisfy the doctorate dissertation requirements. Both examinations will be assessed by committees comprising of the students' supervisors, SUSS full time faculty members and external examiners
      
    • In order to progress to the qualifying examination and maintain candidacy, DBA students are required to complete 40 cu of coursework and maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0. After they have successfully passed the qualifying examination, their doctoral candidature will be confirmed. DBA candidates are then required to undertake an applied research project that culminates in producing a dissertation at the doctorate level. The dissertation should produce outputs that contain original applied research that is relevant to industry/professional practice and help to advance knowledge in these areas. Upon successfully defending their dissertations in the dissertation examination, DBA candidates will be awarded DBA degree.
      
      
13. What is the form of dissertation?
    Upon the completion of the DBA research, the candidate is required to submit a dissertation on his/her research, followed by an oral defense. Supervisors' approval shall be required for the submission of the dissertation.
    
    
14. How do I find a DBA supervisor?Should I search for my dissertation supervisor during the course work stage or after QE?
    Upon admission to the DBA programme, a full-time faculty member from the School of Business at SUSS will be paired with each DBA student based on two-way choice. The full-time faculty member remains the role of DBA supervisor for the student throughout the programme. The supervisor’s domain of expertise or research interest shall correspond with the student’s research area.
    
    
15. How often should I meet with my supervisor?
    You are advised to meet with your supervisor on a regular basis. It’s required to meet with your supervisor at least once a month. Supervisors are usually available during their working hours. Progress report shall be submitted every semester to track your progress and to be approved by the supervisor.
    
    
16. What is the duration of the DBA programme?
    The minimum candidature period for DBA is three(3) years and the maximum candidature period is seven(7) years.
    
    
17. How much is the tuition fee?
    You can refer to this table for the most updated information.
    
    
18. If I am an international student, do I need to apply for visa to come to Singapore?
    The university will provide the necessary information to facilitate the application of student pass. For more information, please click here.
    
    

1. 申请费是多少？
   研究生课程的申请将在线进行。每次在线申请均需缴纳申请费用，该费用不予退款，且仅支持在线支付。
   
   • 新加坡公民和永久居民 - $64.20 (含税)
   • 其他申请人 - $107* (含税)
     * 该费用不包含学生签证申请的相关费用
   
   
2. 申请流程是怎样？
   网上提交申请材料支付申请费用 –>入围的申请人将接受面试 –>申请结果
   
   
3. 如何申请？
   在工商管理博士项目页面上方，点击红色Apply Now即可开始网上申请
   
   
4. 什么时候开始申请？
   您应该在项目申请开放后申请。 我们将以滚动的方式审核申请人。早申请的候选人，一旦通过，将更早的获得录取名额。
   
   
5. 入学需要GMAT或GRE吗？
   不，入读DBA不需要GMAT或GRE成绩。
   
   
6. 录取是否需要通过面试？
   候选申请人将被要求参加大学的面试。
   
   
7. DBA的课程结构是怎样的？
   DBA学生必须完成40学分的学科知识课程（30学分学科课程和10学分的研究方法课程），以及撰写及提交博士论文。
   
   
8. 从DBA项目毕业的要求是什么？
   DBA学生学业成绩必须保持加权成绩（CGPA）最低3.0，并满足博士论文要求。
   
   
9. 课程时间安排以及课程将如何进行？
   大部分课程将通过上包括周末在内的连续3至7天的课程，从上午9点至下午6点。 学生可以在一年中每隔一到两个月学习一门课程。在项目期间学生还须参与海外沉浸式课程，海外课程将在中国或其他东盟国家举行。课程是双语进行的。
   
   DBA还有一门必修课，其6次研讨会将横跨两个学期。 研讨会是有关当代商业和管理方面的主题，具体内容将在每年不断更新。
   
   
10. 海外沉浸式课程包含哪些内容？ 是否必须参加？
    课程包括讲座，研讨会，工作坊，特邀演讲嘉宾讲座，实地考察等。 学生必须参加海外沉浸式课程，该沉浸式课程将包含在连同周末在内的连续3至7天的授课时间里。
    
    
11. 是否必须参加课程？ 有补课的机会吗？
    出席不是强制性的，但是，它可能会影响您的课堂参与分数。 此外，对于某些课程，我们有最低出勤率的要求。 通过课程录制，实时直播等工具，您将可以上网查看和收听课程内容。课程每年开展一次，如错过了今年的课程，需于第二年重新选择。
    
    
12. 学位论文的进程是怎样的？
    • 需要成功完成博士资格考试（QE）和论文考试，以满足博士论文要求。两项考试将由考试审查组评估，其中包括导师，新跃社科大学的全职教师，和外部审查员；
    • 为了进入博士资格考试阶段并保持候选资格，DBA学生必须完成40学分学科课程并保持最低加权成绩（CGPA） 3分。在成功通过博士资格考试（QE）后，他们的博士候选人资格将得到确认。然后博士学位候选人将进行一个应用课题的研究，论文要求应达到博士水平。博士论文需体现应用研究的原创性，研究课题需与工业界或者行业现行的实践有关，研究成果能够推进这些领域知识的发展。在成功通过博士论文考试和答辩后，博士学位候选人将会获得新跃社科大学DBA博士学位。
      
      
13. 论文写作的形式是什么？
    完成博士课题项目研究后，候选人必须提交其课题项目研究的论文，然后进行答辩。 提交论文需要通过导师的批准。
    
    
14. 如何寻找导师？
    一旦录取入学，在双向选择的基础上，将会根据每一位学生的需求为其配备导师。导师主要来自新跃社科大学商学院全职老师。 在整个科目课程学习中，这位与其配对的老师将一直做为学生的博士导师之至毕业。导师的专业所长和研究兴趣应与学生的课题方向吻合。
    
    
15. 我应当多久见一次导师？
    建议您定期与您的导师见面。每月至少与您的导师会面一次。导师通常在工作时间内可以预约见面。每学期应提交进度报告，以跟踪您的进度并得到导师的批准。
    
    
16. 博士项目的时长？
    博士学位候选人资格的最短年限是3年，最长年限为7年。
    
    
17. 学费多少？
    准确的数额可以参考这张表格。
    
    
18. 外籍学生如何申请准证？
    申请成功的外籍学生，学校会协助提交申请学生准证。详情请点击这里。
    

Past Sovereign Defaults, the Predictability of Future Defaults and the Usefulness of Sovereign Ratings

Wong Keng Siong
Doctor of Business Administration, Graduation Year: 2022

Serial defaults by some countries have been said to be a common phenomenon, even though credit defaults by sovereign borrowers are known as “low default probability” events. This study therefore sets out to validate the perception that some countries are more predisposed to sovereign defaults than others. Recent sovereign defaults have also revived the debate about the roles and relevance of credit rating agencies. This study then looks at usefulness of ratings issued by rating agencies in providing advance warnings of sovereign defaults. Finally, this study seeks to find commonalities amongst countries that has defaulted so that metrics can be developed to identify future defaulters. Probit tests using panel data dating back to 1975 support the view that sovereign borrowers are likely to default in the first seven years following a credit default. Tests of the sample means of the notch differences of the ratings issued by the Big Three rating agencies in the periods before a sovereign default suggest that credit ratings are not predictive of imminent sovereign default. Subsequently, multinomial probit regression has identified the Worldwide Governance Indicators and the Human Development Index to be statistically significant drivers of sovereign defaults.

Toh Meng Sung Christopher
Doctor of Business Administration, Graduation Year: 2022

This study aims to prove the hypothesis that the Chinese Coal industry will prosper if Chinese Coal companies adopt environmentally sustainable practices. First, this study identifies the forces and hurdles that are preventing Chinese Coal miners from adopting environmentally sustainable practices. Second, it proposes solutions for the Chinese coal miners to practice in an environmentally sustainable and profitable manner, namely environmental management and organizational change. A qualitative approach is employed to investigate the hypothesis, namely document review and analysis of company website materials, an online qualitative questionnaire, face-to-face interviews with selected people at some of the Chinese Coal companies and experts’ views. Espoused theory and institutional logic confirm the applicability of theories in the context of the Chinese Coal industry. The findings of the thesis demonstrate that the development of the Coal industry in China can be reconciled with the strengthening of environmental regulations, together with the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices, and on this base, suggests the Coal industry has a promising future.