Programme Structure

• To be eligible for the Doctor of Business Artificial Intelligence award, students must meet all requirements of the University and the programme. The programme requirements are as follows:

  • 25 credits of coursework: 

    • 1 credit for Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE)

    • 24 credits of Coursework: 1 Compulsory, 1 Core, and 6 Elective Subjects (3 credits each)

  • 3 credits for Residentials: Residential 1 (1 credit) and Residential 2 (2 credits)

  • 24 credits of Thesis: Thesis I (8 credits) and Thesis II (16 credits)

• There is an opportunity to obtain a Master of Science in Management Research Studies (MSc in MRS) for students who have completed 1 credit for the AIE subject, 24 credits of Coursework subjects, 3 credits for the two compulsory Residentials, and successfully completed the 8 credits of Thesis I (thesis proposal presentation) (a total of 36 credits).

• All taught subjects are at an advanced level, and students are expected to have prior knowledge of each subject area.

• The curriculum includes technological content such as data analytics tools, digital technology and the business world, the impact of technology and AI on leadership, and qualitative and experimental designs in relation to AI and entrepreneurship research.

• The curriculum is carefully designed to balance academic rigour with practical relevance. It includes foundational courses in business administration and specialised modules in AI and BI, Gen AI, and Prompt Engineering.
   

Coursework Subjects (25 credits)

• Academic Integrity and Ethics (1 credit) 
  • Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business 
• Compulsory Subject (3 credits)
  • Research and Design for Thesis 
• Core Subjects (3 credits each) ^ (choose 1 of 2)
  • Applied Business Research Methods I
  • Applied Business Research Methods II 
• Elective Subjects (3 credits each) ^ (choose 6 out of 8)
  • Business and Economic Intelligence 
  • AI for Business Leaders
  • Generative AI and AI Autonomous Agent
  • AI-Powered Supply Chain Management 
  • Transformative AI
  • AI Management and Marketing Strategy
  • Independent Studies in Artificial Intelligence*
  • Overseas Executive Programmes

Remarks:
^ 1. Subject to factors such as staff availability, student enrolment, programme resources and so on, not all subjects will be offered during the normal duration of study. And, registration is subject to the availability of quota.
2. The programme structure and subject details (e.g. subject description form, offering pattern, class timetable) are subject to review and change from time to time.

*Independent Studies in Artificial Intelligence is only offered to students who are unable to follow the normal pattern of study of this programme due to exceptional situations such as illness or posting to work outside Hong Kong. They can enrol in this elective subject in a particular semester.
 

DBAI Residentials (3 credits)

There are 2 Residentials that are compulsory for all students:

DBAI Residential 1 is a mandatory orientation workshop scheduled at the beginning of the programme.

DBAI Residential 2 is a research workshop that normally takes place after students have completed all required subjects. The main objective of the workshop is to give students the opportunity to present their thesis proposal and to prepare them for writing their thesis.

DBAI Thesis (24 credits)

The DBAI Thesis comprises two parts: DBAI Thesis I and DBAI Thesis II. Students must pass 1 Compulsory subject, 1 Core subject, and at least 4 Elective subjects before starting their thesis. They must integrate and apply what they have learnt to critically and rigorously examine a topic of interest in the fields of AI and BI. They are expected to make a significant contribution and/or provide innovative insights.