UNITAR International University - (R/345/8/0486) 02/26 (MQA/FA3740)

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

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

A part-time or full-time course designed for recent master's graduates and working professionals.

Course Overview

Job-ready skills for a career in academia or research
This programme aims to produce academic scholars or researchers with a background in Business Administration. Candidates will further strengthen their skills in leadership, team building, decision making, critical thinking, analytics and project management.

Modern curriculum with 100% coursework and no exams
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration consists of course modules, doctoral seminars and a research dissertation. You are encouraged to explore research topics related to your practical industry experience, focussing on relevant fields such as entrepreneurship, organisational behaviour, human capital, financial economics, investment, supply chain, marketing, accounting and managerial leadership.

Career paths
Graduates will have a broad scope of roles available to them, including:

  • University Lecturers
  • University / Company Researcher
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Consultant

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Doctorate
Duration
More Information
4 years (Part time)
3 years (Full time)
Modules
5
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
March, 2024
May, 2024
July, 2024
September, 2024
October, 2024
Total Price
RM39,000
More Information
International Student: RM54,500

Course Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration programme is 100% coursework with five core subjects and a thesis to complete. There is no comprehensive examination and no final examination.

Lessons will also include doctoral seminars and colloquiums to provide industrial perspectives to candidates.

  • Advanced Research Methodology*
  • Proposal and Thesis Writing*
  • Advanced Qualitative Analysis Techniques*
  • Advanced Research Ethics*
  • Seminar on Current Issues in Business Administration*
  • Seminar on Current Issues in Management
  • Advanced Quantitative Analysis*
  • Proposal Preparation 1
  • Review of Literature 1
  • Colloquium 1

Intake Dates

  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July
  • September
  • October

Fees

Local Students
RM39,000

International Students
RM54,500

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 meet the entry requirements for the course you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:

  • A Master’s Degree in Business or other related discipline.
  • A Master’s Degree in non-related fields with relevant working experience.
  • A Master’s Degree in non-related fields without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses.
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
  • AND a written proposal in 500 words (English).

Candidates with excellent Bachelor’s Degree may be considered based on the following conditions:

  • Obtained a first class Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent.
  • AND a written proposal in 500 words (English).

English Language Requirement

International Students

  • 6.5 for IELTS
  • 600 for TOEFL or its equivalent.

Local Students

  • Credit in SPM English.
  • Pass an internal oral examination, with a minimum grade of C.