Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Economics Field)

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

• 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.
 

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 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