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Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

Accounting programme at PhD by research produces graduates with an in-depth knowledge and capabilities to carry out research with incremental contributions to accounting knowledge and facilitate policy initiatives by relevant policy makers.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
  • PEO 1
    To produce accounting experts who have state of the art knowledge with practical skills capable of solving problems using advanced numerical techniques and digital technologies in the accounting field.
  • PEO 2
    To produce accounting experts who lead with autonomy, communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders in constructing creative concepts/practices through research.
  • PEO 3
    To produce accounting experts who advocate professional and ethical practices in all accounting settings and defend the integrity of the profession at all times.
  • PEO 4
    To produce accounting experts’ positive attitude and entrepreneurial mind set in progressing their career and the profession.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
  • PLO 1
    Demonstrate a critical and in-depth understanding of frontier knowledge in accounting by generating substantial and original contributions and/or practice.
  • PLO 2
    Synthesise existing and new accounting knowledge in one or more discipline areas to develop new concepts, interpretations or applications.
  • PLO 3
    Conduct rigorous and independent research in accounting with minimal supervision adhering to professional and sustainable practices.
  • PLO 4
    Display proficiency in interacting with diverse stakeholders.
  • PLO 5
    Display proficiency in written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.
  • PLO 6
    Select and use suitable digital tools to resolve problems.
  • PLO 7
    Select and use suitable analytical (quantitative and/or qualitative) techniques to resolve problems.
  • PLO 8
    Demonstrate intellectual leadership qualities and management skills.
  • PLO 9
    Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.
  • PLO 10
    Display entrepreneurship skills in resolving complex problems in accounting.
  • PLO 11
    Conduct rigorous and independent research ethically.
Programme Structure
Full Time (6 – 14 Semesters, 3 – 7 Years)
Semester 1
  • Research Methodology for Social Science
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
Semester 2
  • Issues in Accounting
Semester 3-6
  • Thesis
Part Time (8 – 18 Semesters, 4 – 9 Years)
Semester 1
  • Research Methodology for Social Science
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
Semester 2
  • Issues in Accounting
Semester 3-8
  • Thesis
Career Information

Graduates may find employment as:

  • Risk manager
  • Financial controller
  • Chief director
  • Corporate advisor
  • Partner in audit firms
  • Senior accountant
  • Senior consultant
  • Researcher
  • Academician
  • Corporate strategic planner
  • Cost and management controller
  • Business planner
Entry Requirements: Doctoral Degree by Mixed Mode / Research
  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Accounting or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-accounting fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to a minimum of 10 years of working experience in accounting or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Accounting or related fields; OR
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Accounting or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.
Notes:
  1. Applicable to all doctoral programmes, including doctoral degrees by retrospective or prior publication and TVET.
  2. Rigorous assessment can be done through interviews, portfolios, written tests, or any form of assessment.
  3. Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring the required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content of the study.
  4. The prerequisite courses must equip the students with the necessary accounting knowledge (financial accounting and management accounting) of one level lower than the programme level.
  5. HEPs can take excellent bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) graduates for direct admission to the doctoral degree by research (Level 8, MQF) programme with the following conditions:
    1. The student has a first-class bachelor’s degree OR equivalent qualification; AND
    2. The student has obtained a CGPA of at least 3.67 OR equivalent from either an academic or technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programme; AND
    3. The student has been evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; AND
    4. The student has been approved by the HEP Senate and accepted as a candidate for the doctoral degree (Level 8, MQF) programme. The student must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.
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Fee:

Malaysian Students:

Full Time:
RM 1,880.00 (Per Semester)
RM 3,760.00 (Per Year)

Part Time:
RM 1,250.00 (Per Semester)
RM 2,500.00 (Per Year)

International Students:

Full Time:
RM 2,500.00 (Per Semester)
RM 5,000.00 (Per Year)
* Fees shown are the tuition fees only.
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students).
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation.
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

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Programme

Semester 1 Credits Number
Rhetoric & the Public Sphere 4 ESTU 203
Communication & Everyday Life 2 ESTU 340
Critical & Rhetorical Methods 4 ESTU 657
Semester 2 Credits Number
Relational Communication 4 ESTU 768
Public Relations Campaigns 4 ESTU 432
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