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Doctor of Philosophy in Management

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• Research and development engineer
• Academician
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate;
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience***** and rigorous internal assessment****;
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses******;
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.

ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT) Achieve a minimum Band 4 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2)**.

Note: ** Refer to Surat JPT GS 1000-630(41), 9th December 2019 – Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa Inggeris Kepada Pelajar Antarabangsa for equivalent English language assessments and score. **** Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria:

• Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant managerial responsibilities.
• Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you have had on your organisation.
• Professional skills that you have developed, for example, team work, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills.
• How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the institution. (Lancaster University, 2021)

Tuitions Fees

Malaysian Students: Full Time: RM 11,280/Total tuition fees Part Time: RM10,000/Total tuition fees

International Students RM 15,000/Total tuition fees

Scholarship Limited number of Yayasan UniKL – Tengku Abdullah Scholarship Scheme (YU-TASS )  is awarded to  registered UniKL students every year. The competition is high as students must pass an interview that is held twice a year. A good publication records increases student’s chances in obtaining the scholarship. We highly recommend that students look for other sources of funding if their YU-TASS scholarships applications were unsuccessful.

Postgraduate Marketing Office, Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admission (MeSRA) Student Development & Campus Lifestyle Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Level 3, 1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Email:  [email protected] GL: 603-2175 4000 Fax: 603-2175 4446 Areas of Research

• Entrepreneurship – SME Management, Innovation Management, Technology Management, Global Entrepreneurship
• Marketing – Retail Management, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Behaviour, International Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management
• Finance – Islamic Banking and Finance, Investment, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Behavioral Finance, Monetary Economics, Portfolio Management, Bank Management
• Management – Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Strategic Management, Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, Organizational Development, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainable Development Management
• Tourism and Hospitality – Tourism Planning and Development, Ecotourism, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management
• Urban Management – Environmental Management, Solid Waste Management, Disaster Management, Transport Management, Housing Management
• Managerial Economics – Pricing and Cost Analysis, Managing Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Economics of Islamic and Conventional Micro-financing

Compulsory Module

• Research Methodology and Social Science
• Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship

*  Thesis preparation needs minimum 6 months to graduate

Quick Points

Institutes: IPS / UniKL Business School

Status Programme: Accredited

Programme Code: JPT/BPP/R2/345/8/0829/11/26 (MQA/A10142)

Specialisation: Business, Entrepreneurship & Islamic Finance

Study Level: PhD (By Research)

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: Full Time: 3 years – 7 years Part Time: 4 years – 9 years

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PhD in Management

Experts who are able to practice the knowledge acquired, conduct independent research and generate innovative and creative solution for research and scholarly activities in management related fields.

Experts who promotes lifelong learning and are able to contribute to knowledge creation, innovation and creative solutions for  the well-being and betterment of societies.

• Recognise and validate problems using qualitative and/or quantitative research tools.
• Critically evaluate literature and relate ideas to business or societal issues in [programme name] related fields .
• Appraise existing techniques and apply appropriate research methods
• Conduct original research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices
• Demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Interpret research findings and recommend solutions using scientific and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate leadership qualities by communicating and working effectively
• Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Accounting and Finance
• Marketing and International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Management
• Ethics and Corporate Governance​

How will it improve my career prospects?

Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the academic discipline of management. Develop key techniques to undertake high-level research.

Programme Leader

Assoc Prof Dr Satirenjit Kaur Johl A/P Pritam Singh

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Field of research:, introduction.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest research degree which involves an academic exercise to produce a research thesis under a close supervision of a faculty member (Supervisor). The PhD thesis produced should make scholarly significant contributions in the chosen field of study. Students also have the opportunity to develop and strengthen their research skills, explore their critical and analytical skill, expand networking or build collaborations on publications.

Students will be supervised by academic staff who will advise them on the direction and structure of the research throughout the entire PhD study. The students put forward a research topic of their interest and they can work on research projects based on their supervisors’ research interest. This should be mutual between supervisor and student. The main objective is to develop independent, skilful and successful researchers who can work on promising ideas, thus can conduct more researches independently upon their graduation. Following a successful proposal defense session, students would start to gather research data, analyse data and write their thesis. The conferment of the degree is subject to the successful completion of the thesis and viva voce. FM offers you a research experience that unleash your ultimate potential in shaping your future.

PROGRAMME EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

• Proficient in synthesising in-depth relevant knowledge in solving real world problems using research skills.
• Competent in demonstrating critical and creative ideas by applying leadership, personal and interpersonal skills, in order to expand and share the knowledge in related fields.
• Enthusiastic in adopting and extending the latest relevant knowledge and cutting-edge technologies through a life-long learning process.
• Comply with professional, societal and ethical responsibilities.

RESEARCH AREAS

• Accounting and Finance.
• Business and Management.
• Business Law and Taxation.
• Corporate Governance.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Information System Management.
• Technology Management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Researcher in Business and Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Human Resource fields, Academician, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship Consultant

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• CORE COURSES
• UNIVERSITY'S GENERAL COURSES
• UBSP 6013 – Research Methodology

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University’s General Courses

Research courses are  the research progress by students in each semester, supervised by supervisor(s). Students must register for research course each semester according to the course code of the current semester. Supervisors will evaluate students progress at the end of each semester. The result will either MM (satisfactory) or TM (unsatisfactory) results. The following is the list of research courses code.

Entry Requirements

Local students.

A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the Senate; or Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognized by the Senate; or Candidate who a currently registered in a Master’s Degree programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY)

If English is not your native language and you are attending a school where English is not the language of instruction, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic).

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PhD Business and Administration

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia welcomes PhD applications in Business and Administration. Applicants with an interest in the broad area of business management, marketing and administration are encouraged to apply.

Got questions about this programme?

Contact our enquiries team.

The PhD programme on the Malaysia campus aims to nurture global research professionals capable of making significant contributions in fields of economic and societal benefit through a clear demonstration of sustained scholarship.

Our aim is to enable each student an opportunity to deploy knowledge, understanding, critical thinking and develop an analytical approach in identifying and resolving problems.

Accreditation

All Heriot-Watt degrees are accredited by the MQA (Malaysia Qualifications Agency).

Programmes delivered at the Malaysia campus lead to degrees awarded by Heriot-Watt University.

Entry requirements

• Fees and funding

The mode of delivery is via supervised research work of typical duration three years and culminating in the submission of a thesis normally within 4 years from the date of first registration. Students will work under the supervision of an expert academic team; normally comprising staff from both our Malaysia and UK campuses.

Students will also be expected to publish their work in high impact journals (although this is not a pre-requisite for viva and/or graduation).

Research areas in the field include (but are not limited to):

• Business Management and Practice
• Commercial Law
• Business Administration
• Management and Marketing
• TQM and Strategic Management

Interested applicants should complete the online application , making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Malaysia Campus.

All applicants should hold an MSc recognised by the Malaysian government and deemed acceptable by the University. Occasionally, candidates holding a first class BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) may be admitted if they also have significant research experience. Candidates holding an MBA are first required to complete our PG Certificate in Research Methods delivered by the Edinburgh Business School.

Some PhD students will be invited to interview prior to a formal offer being made.

Supporting documents

Applicants should also submit the following:

• Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
• A detailed research proposal.

English language requirements

In addition to meeting the required academic levels of achievement, students will also need to demonstrate an ability to speak, read and write in English at level IELTS-6.5 or equivalent.

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Research Degree Candidates must enrol every year for the duration of their studies, including when progressing as a Continued Affiliation (Writing-Up) student. At the time of this transfer, Continued Affiliation students will be required to pay a fee of RM700 for the first year and RM2700 thereafter while writing-up.

Note: Continued Affiliation students will have the same support as Research Degree Candidates in their normal period of study, including access to the Supervisory Team.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Management (By Research)

(R3/345/8/0141) 05/29 (A8126)

Master of Philosophy (Management) and Doctor of Philosophy (Management) are research programs offered at the Faculty of Management. Our research program equips you with the knowledge and research skills needed for conducting research in the area of your interest (i.e. accounting, auditing, business, banking, corporate governance, economics, finance, HR, IT Management, marketing, organizational behavior, quantitative finance, taxation, etc). Supervised by active and reputable researchers and supported by excellent research facilities, you will get to experience an incredible research journey from attending research-intensive workshops and international conferences and publishing research articles in international journals to winning research awards and thus becoming a successful researcher.

ENQUIRE NOW HOW TO APPLY DOWNLOAD BROCHURE DOWNLOAD PROGRAMME FEES Scholarship Postgraduate (Malaysian) Scholarship Postgraduate (International)

• Human resource management International business Entrepreneurship Management Knowledge management Banking and finance Economics Accounting E-commerce
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF)  in the field or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; or
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; or
• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent in the field or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field recognised by Malaysian Government.

• In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

• The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

• Full-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
• Part-Time: Min. 3 years, Max. 7 years
•  Throughout the year

Programme Offered

Candidate may choose any specialization as follows:

• Behavioural Economics
• Development Economics and Community
• Digital Economy
• Econometrics
• Economics of Human Resource Development
• Fiscal and Monetary Economics
• Industrial Economics
• International Economics
• Islamic Economics and Finance
• Tourism and Hospitality Economics
• Accountability and Management Control
• Accounting and Finance Services
• Accounting Information System
• Auditing and Assurance Services
• Business Law
• Corporate Governance and Integrity
• Corporate Reporting
• Intellectual Capital
• Public Sector Accounting
• Sustainable Accounting
• Big Data Management
• Change Management
• Consumer Behaviour
• Digital Marketing
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Financial Behaviour
• Financial Literacy
• Financial Technology (Fintech)
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Islamic Finance
• Knowledge Management
• Operations Management and Logistic
• Organisational Behaviour
• Retail Marketing
• Risk Management
• Services Marketing
• Strategic Management
• Stress Management and Ergonomics
• Waqf Management
• Entrepreneurship
• E-Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
• International Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Value Creation
• Family Business
• Franchising Business

Mode of Study: Research Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time Lectures: During weekdays and office hours (including part time)

• Financial Economics and Banking
• Development Economics
• Human Resources Economics
• International Trade and Industrial Economics 
• Environmental, Resource and Agricultural Economics
• Applied Econometrics

Mode of Study: Mixed Mode (Coursework & Research) Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time Lectures: During weekdays and office hours (including part time)

ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Faculty of economics & management.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

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Programme Requirement

A person who intends to apply for a doctoral programme should have the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme;
• other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree or other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or
• a student currently pursuing full time master’s programme under sub regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty’s/ Institute’s Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/ Director; or
• Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/ Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or with accreditation recognised by a foreign Accreditation Board
• any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); or
• fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and
• fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows:

a) Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

b) For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who:

a) will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;

b) has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or

c) is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.

The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

How Much It Will Cost Me?

Please contact Centre for Academic Management for further details:

Tel: +603 8911 8173/ 8027/ 8456 Fax: +603 89118471 Email:  [email protected]

Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape) for further details:

Tel: +603-8921 3366 / 4196 / 3997 /5377 Fax: + 603-8925 1391 Email: [email protected]

Why This Programme?

• Discover your full potential as an independent researcher by working closely with our experienced faculty members who will supervise you throughout your study.
• Participate in various projects ranging from laboratory-based or field research (hospitals or community) to inculcate genuine interest in your specialised research area.
• Our graduates are equipped with research knowledge and skills to support their career development/improvement in every area of academic or fundamental/applied pharmaceutical sciences which requires professional research and development scientists. 
• Opportunity to join the postgraduate society to take advantage of increased networking, career development, and learning opportunities.

How To Apply

• Candidates have to apply online via: http://www.ukm.my/join/
• Intake for coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October (for the March intake of the following year) and every April (for the October intake).
• Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
• The duration for Masters programme requires 2 to 4 semester of study on fulltime basis and 4 to 8 semesters on a parttime basis and for Doctor of Philosophy programme is 6 to 12 semesters on fulltime basis and 8 to 14 semesters on a part-time basis.

Faculty Information

Campus: Bangi, Selangor Faculty: Faculty of Economic & Management Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Doctor of Philosophy (Economics)

• Research & Mixed Mode Programme – Full Time (Min 6 Semester) / Part Time (Min 8 Semester)

Contact :  Faculty of Economic & Management Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia

Tel: +603-8921 5775/ 5777 Fax: +603-89251821 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ukm.my/fep

Centre for Academic Management Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia

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About the Course

The research programme leading up to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy in Management is designed for ambitious graduates wishing to do academic research in, or teach as, professors of management/business. Emphasizing mastery of the concepts and skills relevant to business and management, this doctoral programme will equip you with the relevant background theory and technical knowledge for field research into business management.

Entry Requirements

Duration of study.

Minimum 2 years; Maximum 6 years.

Credit Hours

Recognition.

(R3/345/8/0510) (11/26) (MQA/A4632)

Among the Courses Offered

• Advanced Research Methodology
• Graduate Seminar
• Thesis Writing

Career Prospects

• Upper-level public policy or corporate policymaking

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Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Mohe/mqa: (r/0414/8/0029) (10/27) (mqa/fa 3741), why this course.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Management Programme (by research) prepares competent practitioners and researchers for a firm grounding in Management who can foster research and development of new knowledge in specific areas. Through supervised research work, doctoral students are equipped with in-depth knowledge of Management and a focused understanding in the chosen area of expertise.

This PhD in Management opens many career paths not limited to academic field, but also for advancing in corporate and GLC sectors.

• Grading is not based on CGPA Calculation
• Flexibility on consultation hours with supervisors based on prior appointments
• Supervisors with profound knowledge in research projects and journal publications

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Entry requirements.

• A Master’s Degree in Business [Level 7, Malaysian Qualification Framework (MQF)] or in other related discipline and recognized by the University Senate; OR
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognized by the Malaysian Government; OR
• Candidates have first class Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; OR
• Candidates have obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent from either an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; AND
• Evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by UNITAR; AND

Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content.

A proposal of about 500 words in English must be submitted together with all the relevant documents required for admission to the University on the registration day.

Language Requirements

International students.

• Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS OR
• Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent

Local Students

• Credit in SPM English; OR
• Pass an internal assessment (oral examination) set by the university, with a minimum grade of C. The panel of the assessment shall comprise of two senior members of the faculty / school and a representative from the English Language Department from Faculty of Education & Humanities (FEH) or other relevant department. The panel is appointed by the Dean / Director of the respective faculty / school / centers.

Local and International Students

• The Masters degree was conducted using English as medium of instruction. Proof to be obtained from the institution concerned.

Course Structure

Study mode & duration.

• Min: 3 Years/ Max: 5 Years
• Advanced Research Methodology
• Proposal and Thesis Writing
• Advanced Qualitative Analysis Techniques
• Advanced Research Ethics
• Seminar on Current Issues in Management
• Advanced Quantitative Analysis
• Proposal Preparation 1
• Proposal Submission
• Colloquium 1
• Review of Literature 1
• Review of Literature 2
• Proposal Defense
• Pilot / Preliminary Study
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Colloquium 2
• Thesis Writing and Review of Thesis
• Colloquium 3
• Submission of Thesis & Final Defense

Career Prospects

• Chief Executive Officer
• Policy Analyst Director
• Management Consultants
• Strategic Director
• Market Research Analyst
• Business Development Director
• Quantitative Analyst

Programme Learning Outcome

The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:

• Inclusive of and not limited to diversity management, organisational culture, change management, and organisational development.
• All aspects of Human Resource Management including talent management, employee engagement, and motivation as well as job satisfaction.
• Covering a wide area of marketing including consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and effectiveness of marketing strategies and tactics.
• Including quality policies, quality expectations and service delivery, quality assurance as well as quality control.
• Processes involved in designing, launching, managing, and sustaining a new business. 
• Multidisciplinary approach to using the information to achieve organisational objectives.

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This Doctoral Programme is intended to working adults, teaching and non-teaching professions who wish to enhance their research management skills as well as upgrading their academic and professional qualifications in the field of business management The programme is strongly research-oriented and emphasizes early and effective involvement in research. While most graduates undertake careers as lecturers, scholars, researchers working within academic environment, the doctoral degree can also lead to careers in industry and government. The programme is small and admits only a few candidates each year, involving an in-depth study in the management areas of Marketing, Strategic management, Human Resource, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain & Logistic Management, Project Management and Islamic Management.

The objectives of the programme are to:

• provide students with useful research knowledge in the areas of management and business so that they can keep abreast with the current thinking in the field.
• equip students with corpus of current and researchable management issues.
• orientate students with knowledge and experience in performing research related tasks such as applying appropriate presentation skills and referencing.
• equip with communication and management skills.
• equip students with critical, creative, innovative and productive skills in managing organizations or institutions through research activities.
• provide students with various knowledge, skills and motivation to be managers, researchers and educators.
• develop students professional attributes, ethics and quality leadership.
• promote understanding of the diversity of races, cultures and beliefs among students.
• provide students with educational experience so as to encourage life-long learning and research.

At the end of this programme students should be able to:

• apply the research knowledge and skills learned to various tasks and situations.
• demonstrate a comprehensive-knowledge of the field of study and be informed of the latest developments and trends.
• integrate core knowledge in the planning, preparation and implementation of research results.
• plan effective research strategies to increase potential for revenue enhancement to build solid foundation for future growths.
• demonstrate innovative and productive management skills in handling responsibilities, problems and tasks.
• display capabilities as a researcher with the ability in academic writing, practicum and verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• perform tasks as an individual, a team member and a member of education institutions in the plural society effectively.
• practice life-long learning in order to face global challenges.
• apply professional and ethical values in the daily undertaking of tasks and responsibilities.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Master Degree from local or international universities recognized by Malaysian Government or Professional qualification approved by University’s Senate which equivalent to the Master Degree with working experience.

Tuition Fees

Local: RM16,200 International: RM39,000

Duration of Studies

Full Time: 3 – 8 years Part Time : 4 – 8 years

Career Prospects

Graduates with PhD in Management can find employment in government and private sectors in the following fields and research on Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource and Islamic Financial Management.

Deputy Dean (Research & Academician) Name: Dr. Zaharuzaman Bin Jamaludin E-mail : [email protected] /  [email protected] Contact: 012-3091415

Programme coordinator name: dr. nazirah binti abdul rohman e-mail : [email protected] contact : 013 – 7928852.

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