Why this course
The Doctor of Philosophy in Management Programme (by research) prepares competent practitioners and researchers for a firm grounding in Management who can foster research and development of new knowledge in specific areas. Through supervised research work, doctoral students are equipped with in-depth knowledge of Management and a focused understanding in the chosen area of expertise.
This PhD in Management opens many career paths not limited to academic field, but also for advancing in corporate and GLC sectors.
- Grading is not based on CGPA Calculation
- Flexibility on consultation hours with supervisors based on prior appointments
- Supervisors with profound knowledge in research projects and journal publications
Course information
Entry Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Business [Level 7, Malaysian Qualification Framework (MQF)] or in other related discipline and recognized by the University Senate; OR
- A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
- A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognized by the Malaysian Government; OR
- Candidates who have excellent Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) graduates for direct admission to Doctoral Degree by Research (Level 8, MQF) programme with the following conditions:
- Candidates have first class Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; OR
- Candidates have obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent from either an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; AND
- Evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by UNITAR; AND
Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content.
AND
A proposal of about 500 words in English must be submitted together with all the relevant documents required for admission to the University on the registration day.
Language Requirements
International Students
- Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS OR
- Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent
Local Students
- Credit in SPM English; OR
- Pass an internal assessment (oral examination) set by the university, with a minimum grade of C. The panel of the assessment shall comprise of two senior members of the faculty / school and a representative from the English Language Department from Faculty of Education & Humanities (FEH) or other relevant department. The panel is appointed by the Dean / Director of the respective faculty / school / centers.
Local and International Students
- The Masters degree was conducted using English as medium of instruction. Proof to be obtained from the institution concerned.
Course Structure
Study Mode & Duration
- Min: 3 Years/ Max: 5 Years
Year 1
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Proposal and Thesis Writing
- Advanced Qualitative Analysis Techniques
- Advanced Research Ethics
- Seminar on Current Issues in Management
- Advanced Quantitative Analysis
- Proposal Preparation 1
- Proposal Submission
- Colloquium 1
Year 2
- Review of Literature 1
- Review of Literature 2
- Proposal Defense
- Pilot / Preliminary Study
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Colloquium 2
Year 3
- Thesis Writing and Review of Thesis
- Colloquium 3
- Submission of Thesis & Final Defense
Career Prospects
- Chief Executive Officer
- Policy Analyst Director
- Management Consultants
- Strategic Director
- Market Research Analyst
- Business Development Director
- Quantitative Analyst
Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
- Inclusive of and not limited to diversity management, organisational culture, change management, and organisational development.
- All aspects of Human Resource Management including talent management, employee engagement, and motivation as well as job satisfaction.
- Covering a wide area of marketing including consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and effectiveness of marketing strategies and tactics.
- Including quality policies, quality expectations and service delivery, quality assurance as well as quality control.
- Processes involved in designing, launching, managing, and sustaining a new business.
- Multidisciplinary approach to using the information to achieve organisational objectives.
