TAR UMT - (TEC) (N/314/8/0022) (05/28) (MQA/PA 14032)
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Your choice of full-time or part-time study to fit in with your lifestyle.
Course Overview
This Doctor of Philosophy in Economics programme is designed to develop strong professional and ethical values so you can contribute effectively to the development of the field of economics, which aligns with the direction of the Malaysian Education Blueprint for Higher Education. You would be able to generate new inventions, innovations, ideas or methods towards the improvement or enhancement of business processes. Students will build the entrepreneurial skills essential for employment and self-employment.
- Accessible and flexible
Study full time or part time to suit your professional and personal commitments.
Career paths
Graduates will have a broad scope of roles available to them, including:
- Academia
- Market Researcher
- Economist
- Consultant
- Analyst
- Advisor
Key Facts
Course Structure
The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics programme has two core modules and a doctoral thesis.
- Research Methodology
- Advanced Data Analysis for Economics and Business Research
Intake Dates
Open throughout the year.
Fees
Local student
RM15,200 (Full time), RM16,200 (Part time)
International student
RM22,100 (Full time)
Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for this course, you must have completed at least one of the following:
- A Master's degree in a field or relevant field as accepted by the university senate.
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree that are recognised by the Malaysian government.
- Candidates without a related qualification or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
English Language Requirements
1) Local student
- MUET Band 4.0, IELTS Band 6.0, CEFR Mid B2, TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent.
- Exemption of English language requirement if the medium of instruction during bachelor studies was in English.
2) International student
- IELTS Band 6.0, CEFR Mid B2, TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent.
- Exemption of English language requirement if the medium of instruction during bachelor studies was in English.