Doctor of Business Administration - Mandarin Translation (Beacon Online)

Year 1 - Fall Semester (9 credits)

MKTG 6001 Strategic Marketing (3 credits) — MBA Foundation course
The course focuses on formulating and implementing marketing management strategies and policies. It provides a systematic framework about how new technologies will change business with an insistence that strategy drive tactics, and with a measurement mindset.

ACCT 6001 Financial Information for Managers (3 credits) MBA Foundation course
This course introduces both financial and managerial accounting, and emphasizes the analysis and evaluation of accounting information from the perspective of both investors as well as managers in the processes of planning, decision-making, and control.

BUS 7000 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines classic and contemporary research on entrepreneurship and innovation through theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives. Topics include how institutional environments and market dynamics shape entrepreneurial participation and outcomes such as opportunity, equity, and venture success.

Focus: Foundational business disciplines and innovation frameworks.

Year 1 - Spring Semester (12 credits)

MGMT 6002 Leadership of Self and Others (3 credits) MBA Foundation course
This course examines essential aspects of leadership, organizational culture and group dynamics. The seminar surveys various leadership styles, the characteristics, effectiveness and appropriateness of each for different situations.

MGMT 6331 Managing Across Borders (3 credits) MBA Foundation course
This course provides students with knowledge of cross-national differences in management and organization and their effects on multinational enterprises. In comparing management practice around the world, the course covers topics such as national cultures, national political economics, and management of multinational corporations.

MGMT 6900 Strategic Management (3 credits) MBA Foundation course
This course examines firm performance, as well as strategy formulation and implementation issues from a general manager's viewpoint. In studying firm strategy, the course introduces analytical tools used to position a business in relation to competition, conduct external and internal analyses, and compete in international markets.

BUS 7100 Data Analytics and Digital Transformation (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines advanced approaches for leveraging data and digital technologies to transform organizational decision-making and performance. Topics include data governance, enterprise data architecture, predictive and prescriptive analytics, AI-enabled process redesign, and digital capability assessment.

Focus: Leadership, global management, and strategic integration.

Year 2 - Fall Semester (9 credits)

BUS 7200 Management Psychology (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines behavioral science theories and psychological processes that explain the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral mechanisms shaping individual and group behavior in organizational contexts. Topics include perception, motivation, communication, negotiation, and group dynamics.

BUS 7300 Global Macroeconomic and Business Change (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines how global macroeconomic trends and financial market dynamics shape organizational strategy and the business environment. Topics include exchange rate movements, capital flows, trade and investment patterns, global value chains, geopolitical developments, and macroeconomic risk assessment.

BUS 8910 Quantitative Research and Analysis (3 credits) — Dissertation foundation course
This course develops advanced quantitative research competencies required for doctoral-level applied inquiry. Topics include research design, hypothesis development, sampling strategies, measurement validity, multivariate statistical modeling, regression-based methods, and interpretation of empirical results.

Focus: Advanced management perspectives and quantitative research design.

Year 2 - Spring Semester (9 credits)

BUS 7400 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines advanced theories and frameworks of negotiation and conflict resolution within complex organizational and global contexts. Topics include bargaining dynamics, stakeholder alignment, cross-cultural communication, mediation strategies, and the role of power, trust, and ethics in achieving durable agreements.

BUS 8900 Doctoral Writing and Research Methods (3 credits) Dissertation foundation course
This course prepares students for doctoral-level research through advanced instruction in academic writing, conceptual framing, and methodological reasoning. Topics include formulating research questions, synthesizing scholarly literature, evaluating methodological approaches, and developing coherent research proposals.

BUS 8920 Qualitative Research and Analysis (3 credits) Dissertation foundation course
This course introduces qualitative research methods used in business and organizational contexts. Students examine approaches such as case study research, ethnography, grounded theory, and action research, and gain practical experience with techniques including interviews, participant observation, and content analysis.

Focus: Strategic negotiation, qualitative inquiry, and scholarly communication.

End of Year 2

BUS 8100 Qualifying Examination (0 credits) — Pass/Fail
This written examination assesses students' comprehensive understanding of advanced concepts from the core DBA courses. It evaluates their ability to integrate theoretical frameworks, analyze organizational issues, and apply analytical tools to managerial and strategic challenges. Successful completion demonstrates readiness to enter the dissertation phase.

(May be retaken once within one year if not passed. Required for progression to the dissertation phase.)

Year 3 - Fall Semester (12 credits)

BUS 8990 Dissertation Topic Proposal (6 credits) Dissertation phase
This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on developing and refining their dissertation topic and proposal. Students work closely with their dissertation chair to identify a significant organizational problem, establish research questions, and design their methodological approach.

BUS 8991 Dissertation Proposal Defense (6 credits) Dissertation phase
This applied dissertation research course prepares students to present and defend their dissertation proposal before their committee. Under faculty guidance, students finalize research questions, refine methodological approaches, and articulate the theoretical and practical significance of their study.

Focus: Dissertation proposal development and defense.

Year 3 - Spring Semester (6 credits)

BUS 8999 Dissertation Completion and Approval (6 credits) — Dissertation phase
This applied dissertation research course focuses on the completion and refinement of the dissertation in preparation for the final defense. Under the guidance of the dissertation chair and committee, students incorporate feedback, finalize analyses and findings, and prepare the manuscript for formal submission and final defense.

Focus: Dissertation research, defense, and degree completion.

Year 1 - Fall Semester (9 credits)

BUS 7000 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines classic and contemporary research on entrepreneurship and innovation through theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives. Topics include how institutional environments and market dynamics shape entrepreneurial participation and outcomes such as opportunity, equity, and venture success.

BUS 7100 Data Analytics and Digital Transformation (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines advanced approaches for leveraging data and digital technologies to transform organizational decision-making and performance. Topics include data governance, enterprise data architecture, predictive and prescriptive analytics, AI-enabled process redesign, and digital capability assessment.

BUS 7200 Management Psychology (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines behavioral science theories and psychological processes that explain the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral mechanisms shaping individual and group behavior in organizational contexts. Topics include perception, motivation, communication, negotiation, and group dynamics.

Focus: Innovation frameworks, digital transformation, and behavioral science in organizations.

Year 1 - Spring Semester (6 credits)

BUS 7300 Global Macroeconomic and Business Change (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines how global macroeconomic trends and financial market dynamics shape organizational strategy and the business environment. Topics include exchange rate movements, capital flows, trade and investment patterns, global value chains, geopolitical developments, and macroeconomic risk assessment.

BUS 7400 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (3 credits) Doctoral-level course
This course examines advanced theories and frameworks of negotiation and conflict resolution within complex organizational and global contexts. Topics include bargaining dynamics, stakeholder alignment, cross-cultural communication, mediation strategies, and the role of power, trust, and ethics in achieving durable agreements.

Focus: Global macroeconomic analysis and strategic negotiation.

End of Year 1

BUS 8100 Qualifying Examination (0 credits) — Pass/Fail
This written examination assesses students' comprehensive understanding of advanced concepts from the core DBA courses. It evaluates their ability to integrate theoretical frameworks, analyze organizational issues, and apply analytical tools to managerial and strategic challenges. Successful completion demonstrates readiness to enter the dissertation phase.

(May be retaken once within one year if not passed. Required for progression to the dissertation phase.)

Year 2 - Fall Semester (9 credits)

BUS 8910 Quantitative Research and Analysis (3 credits) Dissertation foundation course
This course develops advanced quantitative research competencies required for doctoral-level applied inquiry. Topics include research design, hypothesis development, sampling strategies, measurement validity, multivariate statistical modeling, regression-based methods, and interpretation of empirical results.

BUS 8900 Doctoral Writing and Research Methods (3 credits) Dissertation foundation course
This course prepares students for doctoral-level research through advanced instruction in academic writing, conceptual framing, and methodological reasoning. Topics include formulating research questions, synthesizing scholarly literature, evaluating methodological approaches, and developing coherent research proposals.

BUS 8920 Qualitative Research and Analysis (3 credits) Dissertation foundation course
This course introduces qualitative research methods used in business and organizational contexts. Students examine approaches such as case study research, ethnography, grounded theory, and action research, and gain practical experience with techniques including interviews, participant observation, and content analysis.

Focus: Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and doctoral writing.

Year 2 - Spring Semester (12 credits)

BUS 8990 Dissertation Topic Proposal (6 credits) — Dissertation phase
This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on developing and refining their dissertation topic and proposal. Students work closely with their dissertation chair to identify a significant organizational problem, establish research questions, and design their methodological approach.

BUS 8991 Dissertation Proposal Defense (6 credits) — Dissertation phase
This applied dissertation research course prepares students to present and defend their dissertation proposal before their committee. Under faculty guidance, students finalize research questions, refine methodological approaches, and articulate the theoretical and practical significance of their study.

Focus: Dissertation proposal development and defense.

Year 3 - Spring Semester (6 credits)

BUS 8999 Dissertation Completion and Approval (6 credits)  Dissertation phase
This applied dissertation research course focuses on the completion and refinement of the dissertation in preparation for the final defense. Under the guidance of the dissertation chair and committee, students incorporate feedback, finalize analyses and findings, and prepare the manuscript for formal submission and final defense.

Focus: Dissertation research, defense, and degree completion.

Graduates of the DBA program will be able to analyze and integrate advanced business concepts, structures, and systems to address complex organizational challenges. They will collect, interpret, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data to support strategic decisions in professional and global contexts. DBA graduates will demonstrate the ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse business audiences, while evaluating and applying authoritative sources and analytical methods to design and justify practical solutions to organizational problems. Finally, they will develop strategies across teams and environments, applying ethical principles and professional standards to evaluate strategic initiatives and governance frameworks.

Your diploma and transcripts will not indicate that the degree is completed online. The diploma and transcripts will be identical to Hawaiʻi Pacific University students who complete their studies on-campus.

The Mandarin online DBA program is flexible, and with full-time enrollment the program can be completed in as little as 3 years. The program is designed to accommodate working professionals, allowing you to balance your doctoral studies with your career responsibilities.

You have 7 years from the first term of enrollment to complete your Mandarin online DBA.

The qualifying examination is a comprehensive written assessment taken at the end of Year 2. It evaluates your mastery of core DBA concepts and your ability to integrate theoretical frameworks with practical application. Successful completion of the qualifying exam is required to progress to the dissertation phase. If not passed on the first attempt, you may retake the exam once within one year.

The DBA program is designed for experienced professionals who hold or aspire to senior leadership positions. While there is no strict minimum years of experience required, successful applicants typically demonstrate substantial managerial, executive, or professional experience. Applicants with an MBA or relevant master's degree are preferred, though those with a bachelor's degree and significant leadership experience may also be considered.

As a student at HPU under the Beacon Education program, you will have access to resources consistent with other online learners at the University.

Beacon Education is not an agent. Beacon Education Limited, along with its affiliates (北京彼岸京华教育科技有限公司), are the partners for the online doctoral programs for students in China.

Tuition and fees will be facilitated by our partner, Beacon Education Limited, along with its affiliates (北京彼岸京华教育科技有限公司), who will support you through payment, enrollment, and study.