Asia Pacific University - (R2/0410/8/0007)(08/28)(MQA/FA2094)
PhD in Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Conduct in-depth research in business and management.
Course Overview
The PhD in Management course is a comprehensive programme aimed at individuals seeking to conduct in-depth research in business and management. This research-based course offers a unique opportunity for students to contribute to the enhancement of business and management practices, as approved by the highly experienced faculty. With a focus on expanding the body of knowledge related to these fields, this programme is tailor-made for individuals looking to delve deeper and make a difference.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI Accreditation)
Students have the opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under the PhD in Management course will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will have a broad scope of business roles available to them, including:
- Public and Private R&D Institutions
- Data Analyst
- Academic/Lecturer
- Entrepreneur
- 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 |
- Strategy of Multinational Corporations
- Strategic Framework for SDG6 Adoption - Malaysian In-Bound Technology Transfer Model
- Student Mobility and Internationalisation in a Post Pandemic World
- International Human Resource Management
- Business Innovation
- Transformations
- Green Business
- Human Resource Management
- Organisation Behaviour
- Public Administration
- Customer Satisfaction
- Work Quality
- Strategic Management
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$10,635
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 : 6.0
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.