Sunway University - JPT/BPP(U)(R2/340/8/0154/FA1968)04/29

Doctor of Philosophy (Business)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 3 years

Designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and personal attributes to carry out independent research – while having the choice of full-time or part-time study to fit in with their lifestyle.

Course Overview

The PhD in Business provides students with opportunities to undertake extensive investigation within a chosen business field and they are encouraged to develop new ideas or employ well thought-out methodologies to produce noteworthy theoretical and practical contributions.

Students will utilise the best-suited research design to explore and/or test informed ideas. The outcome of the research extends the frontiers of knowledge and students will disseminate the scholarly findings to peers and practitioners, through academic and professional networks, conferences/seminars and even publications.

Career paths

Upon completion of this Doctor of Business Administration, graduates will have a broad scope of business roles available to them, including:

  • Business Lecturer
  • Business consultant
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Business Project Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Management Analyst

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Doctorate
Duration
More Information
4 years (Part time)
3 years (Full time)
Modules
1
Intake
Anytime
Total Price
RM57,640
More Information
International student: US$14,309

Course Structure

The programme consists of research methodology, a thesis submission, professional development activities and different areas of research.

Research Methodology

In addition to the thesis component, students will be required to take Research Methodology to enhance their knowledge in research. 

Thesis
Professional Development Activities
Areas of Research

Intake Dates

  • January
  • July

Fees

Local Students
RM57,640

International Students
US$13,822

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A Master’s degree in related fields as accepted by the University Senate; OR
  • A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the University Senate, subject to having at least 2 years of work experience in the relevant field and passed an internal assessment; OR
  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the University Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses; OR
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English Language Requirements

An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by obtaining:

  • IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent
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