Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (R2/340/7/0800)05/26 (A10031)

Master of Philosophy

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 2 years

A part-time or full-time research-intensive master’s programme at UTAR. Adjust your study schedule to fit personal and professional commitments.

Course Overview

This UTAR master’s programme enables students to develop their independent analytical and research skills – from the formulation of a research problem to research design and how they articulate their findings.

Job-ready skills for a career in research
Candidates will acquire these capabilities:

  • Integrate research findings into practical applications using conventional or novel scientific processes.
  • Generate and interpret research work that contributes to the business field.
  • Analyse and understand current issues and trends concerning business and societal challenges.

Career paths
Graduates of the UTAR master’s programme can work either in the commercial sector or in academia. 

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Master's
Duration
More Information
3 years (Part time)
2 years (Full time)
Modules
2
Intake
Anytime
Total Price
From RM9,900
More Information
International Student: RM18,900

Course Structure

The Master of Philosophy programme is available at UTAR Sungai Long Campus (R2/340/7/0800)05/26 (A10031) in Selangor and UTAR Kampar Campus (R2/340/7/0395)05/26 (A10012) in Perak. The programme consists of two compulsory modules and a dissertation.

  • Business Research Methodology
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

Intake Dates

Open throughout the year

Fees

Local Students
RM9,900 - RM10,900

International Students
RM18,900

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 meet either one of the criteria below:

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.75 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate.
  2. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with CGPA of 2.50 and above but less than CGPA of 2.75, subject to rigorous internal assessment.
  3. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 but less than CGPA of 2.50 and show evidence of at least five (5) years of relevant working or research experience can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
  4. Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (1) to (3).

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 600/ TOEFL iBT Score: 78
  • MUET Band 4