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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

Delivery
Online
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Doctorate
Duration
4 years (Part time)
Modules
2
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM31,270
More Information
International student: RM32,554

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.