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The Universiti Malaya (UM) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focuses on developing professionals with higher critical thinking skills in the field of business and economics and capable of conducting academic research..
This programme offers high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate candidates. You will be assigned an academic supervisor who will provide guidance on the formal specification of your topic, the structure and organisation of your thesis and the general direction of your research.
To assist you in the transition to independent research and to help you acquire the necessary skills, you are required to complete a Research Methodology and Theories and Issues in Business and Economics course.
The pedagogies are aimed at optimising the efficiency of the learning process. On average, the candidates would require three (3) years of study. .

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Doctoral graduates are highly trained specialists in their fields. Graduates may enter a career in academia, research or consulting.

COURSE STRUCTURE

• The programme offers weekday classes from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm with an emphasis on quality teaching and candidate participation. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature are four (4) and twelve (12) semesters respectively.

. The design of the programme structure allows the candidates to maximise their learning and develop the skills that are essential for their research development. Candidates must PASS thesis examination and submit all related deliverables. In addition to this, candidates are also required to take and PASS a core courses on Research Methodology and Theories and Issues in Business and Economics.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Applicants for the programme should possess:

A bachelor’s and master’s degree in related disciplines as listed below with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or its equivalent from a recognised university as approved by Senate.
Business Management | Marketing | Finance | Logistics | Statistics | Information System Management | Management | Psychology | Economics | Accounting | Operation
A minimum score of band 6.5 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) OR a minimum score of 550 (PBT) or a score for the paper-based total, a score of 213 for the computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 79 for the internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR a minimum score of band 63 for the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – For International Applicants only
Pass the Interview and Assessment by Faculty

A bachelor’s and master’s degree from not related disciplines with a minimum of CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 may be considered if at least One (1) of the following criteria is met;

A full-time working experience of five (5) years in management level; or
Produce academic publications in relevant fields; or
A recipient of scholarship; or
A government agency staff; or
A graduate of the Universiti Malaya; or
A graduate from Top 100 universities in the latest QS World University Ranking

A minimum score of band 6.5 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) OR a minimum score of 550 (PBT) or a score for the paper-based total, a score of 213 for the computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 79 for the internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR a minimum score of band 63 for the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – For International Applicants only
Pass the Interview and Assessment by Faculty

INTAKE SCHEDULE

This programme is open for application throughout the year. The applicant must submit a detailed proposal that sets out the intended research focus. The proposal must reflect the fundamental understanding of the intended research and the ability to conduct independent postgraduate work. You are also advisable to nominate the potential supervisor in your application. You may find an expert here: https://fpe.um.edu.my/our-experts

NOTE:
Before you begin the online application process, pleases ensure that you meet ALL of the entry requirements for your preferred degree. You are required to upload ALL original evidence in the online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The Faculty does not issue a conditional offer letter to applicants. The University processing fee is not refundable.

BROCHURE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Marketing Unit
Level 4, Azman Hashim Building,
Faculty of Business and Economics,
Universiti Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA
Tel : +603-7967 3820 / 3918
Email: umfbe_mac@um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Economics Field)