The Manipal Group is one of India’s premier business groups with presence in education, healthcare, clinical research & health insurance. It is backed by reputed promoters & global PE / strategic investors across businesses.

One of the world’s largest education services providers, Bangalore (India) headquartered Manipal Group owns and operates several institutions of higher education in India, Dubai, Nepal, and Malaysia.

The Manipal Group has an established legacy in Malaysia, one of them being the Manipal GlobalNxt University (MGNU), Malaysia, which was born out of a unique global collaboration among top international universities as U21Global in 2002​. It was set up with an aim to give many young professionals a chance to upskill themselves and bridge the skill gap that often remains between employee and industry requirements.

As a leading online learning university, MGNU is an excellent choice to pursue higher education and progress on individual career pathways. Committed to providing students with a lifetime of learning, the university aims to provide education that delivers meaningful and breakthrough educational outcomes, anytime and anywhere. MGNU focuses on education surpassing geographic limitations with 24/7 online support. The online university offers the best educators and has over 75 distinguished faculty members from over 17 nations worldwide. 38% faculty are from USA and Europe. All the faculty members dedicatedly work to develop impeccable content and an engaging learning experience that has benefited 12,000+ learners from 72 countries across the world since 2002.

Manipal GlobalNxt University also offers a unique pedagogical approach founded on the creation of cutting- edge knowledge, a multicultural openness, and a blend of academic learning and practical experience.

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Accreditations and Recognitions

Manipal GlobalNxt University’s degree programs are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), a rigorous accreditation-body based in Malaysia. The University’s flagship program, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), is fully accredited by MQA, and is also accepted by World Education Service (WES) for equivalence in North America. The university is also a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Manipal GlobalNxt University is committed to periodic self-evaluation and ongoing institutional improvement, and this reflects in the international recognition the University has received over the years. With academic headquarters in the heart of Asia, in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the University is registered as a full private university with the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.

Other programs offered by Manipal GlobalNxt University

• Master of Business Administration

• MBA (Banking & Finance)

• MSc in Information Technology Management

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)

• Master of Education (M.Ed.)

• Master of Science in Business

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

It is a fact that a well-rounded doctorate degree in business administration can go a long way in giving professionals a deeper understanding of concepts they apply at work. However, owing to timings and professional commitments many people never get a chance to pursue a regular PhD. Considering these programmes are crucial in bridging the skill gap that often remains between employees and industry requirements, many universities across the globe are now warming up to the idea of fully online programmes where students can reskill themselves by pursuing formal education while also continuing with one’s professional responsibilities.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Manipal GlobalNxt University is one such programme that has been catering to the need of many such individuals looking to scale up the career ladder with a holistic business administration doctorate. The course is valued by entrepreneurs, working professionals and educators as it allows merging theory and broader business insights into their business practices. The programme also provides learners with advanced knowledge in a specific area of business through rigorous as well as ethically sound study and research so that they can identify the main problems and suggest solutions in the most pragmatic manner.

MGNU is now accepting credit transfer requests under APEL (C) (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). This opens up a unique opportunity for learners to avoid duplication in learning and to obtain their degree within a shorter time frame.

In Dr. Chinmoy Sahu, Vice Chancellor of MGNU words – “The Doctor of Business Administration has grown to be our flagship program over the last few years, attracting a globally diverse pool of senior leaders from the corporate world. We are delighted to see the wide global acceptance of this program and the quality of audience that it has successfully attracted with the highest completion rates in the education industry at the doctoral level. The program offers a judicious mix of our well-designed curriculum and our authentic pedagogy perfected over the last two decades that is tailor-made for working adults. Our learners also benefit immensely from the world class PhD-only faculty team that has been drawn from different parts of the world with significant industry experience behind them. We would continue to strive towards making our high quality and yet affordable programs accessible to all as we celebrate 20 years of our online presence in 2022.”

Who is eligible for the DBA programme?

Applicants for the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Manipal GlobalNxt University require a master’s degree from a recognised university with minimum 3 years management / professional experience. It is a research degree earning you a “doctorate” that enables you to develop rigorous research skills to examine complex issues in business and management. The DBA emphasises both, the development of theory and its application to the real world context through problem-solving and decision-making.

Why opt for a DBA?

Program Learning outcomes

On completion of the program, students are expected to

• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge in a particular area of business and develop critical thinking skills.
• Stand out from the crowd of MBA’s, opening new avenues of growth and negotiation
• Provide new insights to business environment and add value to current state of knowledge by penetrating criticism of existing theories and concepts of mainstream business.
• Refine the existing theories and concepts for application in the decision-making process in a fruitful manner.
• Conduct research independently with high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices.
• Demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative research methods and full understanding of their applications.
• Interpret the research findings clearly and suggest pragmatic solutions.
• Develop managerial and leadership qualities by improving communication and problem-solving skills

If you are a business professional looking forward to the next big move in your career, Manipal GlobalNxt University programs are the step towards the right direction. To know more about the university, click here.