At NMUC School of Postgraduate Studies, we offer Ph.D in Maritime Supply Chain where students have the opportunity to conduct world-class research that influences policies and practices that generate global impact. As a Ph.D. student in our postgraduate school you will be creatively inspired into high-level research, teaching, and services. Through research, coursework and interaction with faculty members and peers, you will contribute to a rigorous learning community that nurtures your intellectual interests.
School of postgraduate studies has a deep understanding of the maritime and supply chain fields, its origins, contemporary issues, research methods, and theoretical frameworks. Their researches exert influence on the supply chain and maritime fields whether they choose to work as a university faculty member, corporate research or elsewhere in the public or private sectors.
Entry Requirements
A Master’s degree in business or related field (must be accepted by NMUC Senate)
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree as accepted by the university.
Non-native English speakers must fulfill the NMUC English language proficiency requirements.
PROGRAMME DURATION
For full-time students, the estimated completion is 3 to 5 years, and for part time students is 4 to 8 years, which includes coursework and thesis
Students are required to pass two subjects including research methodology and strategic management before preparing their PhD proposal. The thesis must be written in British/American English language and its length shall be within the range of 40,000 to 100,000 words. The details have been provided in our “Thesis Preparation Guidelines” to ensure that students’ theses meet the professional academic standards.
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT
The candidate must have at least two (2) articles accepted for publication in peer reviewed journals including conferences before submitting “Notice of Intent to Submit Thesis”.
OBJECTIVES
This programme is designed to produce professionals in maritime and supply chain management with significant skills of conducting systematic research and prepare them for diverse career pathways. Our Ph.D programme objectives are as follows
- Prepare you for a career as a scholar, researcher, lectures, consultant, manager, change agent and leader in the disciplines of maritime and supply chain.
- Establish a culture that will nurture new knowledge in the field of maritime and supply chain.
- Facilitate and mentor advanced study in maritime supply chain.
- Create an environment that will nurture and promote your intellectual needs, strengths and interests.
- Provide learning community where the basic knowledge of the disciplines of maritime and supply chain is valued, rigorously examined and augmented.
RESEARCH AREAS
At NMUC’s School of Postgraduate Studies, our students conduct a meaningful and rigorous research examining the relationships between maritime logistics, supply chain and international business. Our research efforts are highly interdisciplinary, allowing students to respond to significant, real-world challenges and make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. The focus areas are as follows:
A. Supply Chain Research Areas
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Halal Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supply Chain Simulation
- Supply Chain Technology and Innovation
B. Maritime Research Areas
- Environmental Impact of Maritime Activities
- Maritime Safety
- Maritime Energy Management
- Maritime Social and Labour Governance
- Maritime and Marine Technology and Innovation
- Maritime Economics and Business
