The SMU-PHBS Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme is a rigorous and flexible doctoral pathway designed for senior executives and experienced business leaders seeking to deepen their expertise in business, management, and economics. It offers advanced knowledge and research skills to tackle complex, real-world challenges through applied and field-based inquiry. Grounded in economic thinking, strategic management, and leadership development, the curriculum blends academic depth with practical relevance, with the goal of cultivating pioneering minds and transformative leaders. Its modular structure enables professionals to pursue doctoral studies without interrupting their careers, while also enhancing their capacity to mentor and inspire the next generation. Graduates are prepared to drive innovation, influence policy, and make meaningful contributions across business, government, and academia.

SMU–PHBS 工商管理博士（DBA）项目是一项严谨且灵活的博士课程，专为希望深化其在商业、管理与经济学领域专业能力的高管与资深商业领袖而设计。该项目旨在培养学员应对复杂现实问题的高级知识体系与研究能力，强调应用型与实地导向的研究方法。课程内容以经济思维、战略管理与领导力发展为基础，融合学术深度与实践相关性，致力于塑造具有前瞻性思维与变革引领能力的新时代领导者。模块化课程设置使在职专业人士能够在不脱离职业发展的同时攻读博士学位，并提升其指导与激励新一代人才的能力。项目毕业生将具备推动创新、引领政策制定以及在商业、政府与学术界做出有意义的贡献的能力。