Asia Pacific University - (R2/0412/8/0003)(09/28)(MQA/FA2093)
PhD in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 3 years
A research-based program designed to help students tackle financial challenges by applying practical skills and knowledge.
Course Overview
The PhD in Finance course is designed to equip students with the analytical and investigative skills required to interpret and tackle financial challenges and opportunities. This research-based programme places a strong emphasis on enabling students to understand and respond to developments in the financial services market, giving them the ability to apply their knowledge in practical and relevant ways. By completing this PhD in Finance programme, students will be well-equipped to make significant contributions in this complex and vital sector.
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will have a broad scope of business roles available to them, including:
- Public and Private R&D Institutions
- Financial Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Academic/Lecturer
- Researcher
Key Facts
2nd April, 2024
4th June, 2024
6th August, 2024
1st October, 2024
3rd December, 2024
Course Structure
Students must pass a compulsory research methodology module and complete a thesis.
Application Process
| Complete all required modules | Proposal Defence (PD) | Progress Monitoring / Mid-Candidature Defence | Work Completion Defence (WCD) | Submit thesis for examination | Viva Voce | Award of Degree |
- Finance
- Financial Economics, Time Series Econometrics
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Monetary Movements, Financial Markets
- Investment
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Financial Planning
- Financial Management
- Islamic Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Econometrics
Intake Dates
Full time
- February
- April
- June
- August
- October
- December
Part time
- January
- March
- May
- July
- September
- November
Fees
Local Students
RM46,800
International Students
US$10,365
Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. The fees are an estimation on the 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 meet the entry requirements for the course you need to fulfil one the the requirements below:
- A Masters degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate.
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Masters degree that are accepted by the APU Senate.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English Language Requirement
- IELTS : 6.5
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.