DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS) (RESEARCH)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS)

Programme Overview

This programme is open for application throughout the year. The applicant must submit a detailed proposal that sets out the intended research focus. The proposal must reflect the fundamental understanding of the intended research and the ability to conduct independent postgraduate work.

Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Research)

Programme Structure

Courses

Research Methodology
Dissertation
Publication
Additional Courses (if Required)
Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

University Professor, Economic Consultant, Senior Research Analyst, Policy Advisor, Chief Economist, Business Strategy Consultant.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM45,100

International

RM92,200

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

Possess a Master’s Degree by Research; or
Possess a Clinical Master’s Degree; or
Possess a Master’s Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less than 3.00; or
Possess a Master’s Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of 2.50 to 2.99, fulfill at least one (1) of the following criteria:
- Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in a relevant field;
- Produce publications in a relevant field;
- Receive a scholarship award;
- Serve in a government agency;
- Graduate from Universiti Malaya;
- Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty;
- Pass a special assessment conducted by the Faculty
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate;

Specific Entry Requirements

Entry Requirement 1
- General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of no less than 3.00 out of 4.00 or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university, as accepted by the Senate.
- Master’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field with a CGPA of no less than 3.00 out of 4.00 or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university, as accepted by the Senate.
- Equivalent Qualification: N/A
- Related Fields:
  - Business Management
  - Marketing
  - Finance
  - Logistics
  - Statistics
  - Information System Management
  - Psychology
  - Economics
  - Accounting
  - Operation
  - Public Administration
  - Public Policy
  - Development Studies
- Special Requirements:&
  1. A full-time working experience of not less than five (5) years in management level;
  2. Pass the interview and assessment conducted by the Faculty.

English Requirements

Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable