Open University Malaysia - (R2/340/8/0737 (A5905) 04/25)
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 4 years
Earn your PhD while working full time with this 100% online programme.
Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is designed to provide a strong foundation in selected areas of business administration by learning through the various phases of the research process.
Students of this programme will:
- Develop strong professional and ethical values so you can contribute effectively towards the development of the industry.
- Generate new inventions, innovations, ideas or methods towards the improvement or enhancement of business processes.
- Build your entrepreneurial skills essential for employment and self-employment.
Career paths
Upon completion of the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, graduates will have a broad scope of business roles available to them, including:
- Academia
- Market Researcher
- Administrative Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Manager
Key Facts
May, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
The Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) programme consists of three parts, including core modules, research and thesis submission.
- Business Research
- Doctoral Seminar in Business
Intake Dates
- January
- May
- September
Fees
Local student
RM31,270 (Part time)
International student
RM32,554 (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 business-related fields as accepted by the HEP senate.
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree as accepted by the HEP senate.
English Language Requirements for International Students
- A minimum of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent.