UCSI University - R/410/8/1016: 04/2029

Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Management)

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

Designed with top executives, high-potential leaders and business owners in mind, this comprehensive programme hones your business acumen and leadership skills.

Course Overview

This PhD programme provides a stimulating and active learning experience via a combination of lectures, tutorials, case studies, projects, and research. Students can expect a collaborative and friendly environment where they can work alongside leading academics and high-achieving professionals.

Graduates 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

The Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Management) 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
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Doctorate
Duration
More Information
4 years (Part time)
3 years (Full time)
Modules
3
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM45,870
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International student: RM62,768

Course Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Management) programme consists of three core modules, a postgraduate colloquium and a thesis submission.

  • Understanding and Appreciating Research
  • Research Methodology
  • Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation

Intake Dates

  • January
  • May
  • September

Fees

Local student
RM45,870

International student
RM62,768

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 the field or related fields accepted by the HEP senate.
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree recognised by the Malaysian government.
  • Candidates without a related qualification in the field or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.

English Language Requirements

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

  • A minimum IELTS band score of 6.0.
  • A minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 60.
  • A minimum Cambridge qualification and test score of 169.
  • A minimum Pearson test score of 59.
  • A minimum MUET band score of 4.