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Doctor of Philosophy in Management

  • IPS/UniKL Business School
  • (R3/0414/8/0102) (11/33) (A10142)

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

The aims of Doctor of Philosophy in Management are to develop graduates’ knowledge and ability to carry out research in the field of management, economics and entrepreneurship.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
  • PEO 1: UniKL graduates who are capable to demonstrate the creation and interpretation of new knowledge through original and rigorous research in specialised business fields.
  • PEO 2: UniKL graduates who are capable to develop the ability that can contribute to developing and understanding the chosen business areas.
  • PEO 3: UniKL graduates who are capable to conceptualise, design and implement research independently and responsibly to address complex business and management problems.
  • PEO 4: UniKL graduates who are capable to adopt appropriate methods/techniques for research and academic enquiry.
  • PEO 5: UniKL graduates who are capable to demonstrate collaborative and interpersonal communication skills.
  • PEO 6: UniKL graduates who are capable to commit and seek learning for continuous development.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
  • PLO 1: Critique theories and concepts in business to advance the frontiers of knowledge through research.
  • PLO 2: Resolve complex problems and contemporary issues by providing novel solutions and new practices in business organisations through research.
  • PLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to carry out specialised and original research independently and ethically to resolve complex and contemporary business issues.
  • PLO 4: Display mastery of written and oral communication and collaborative skills with diverse stakeholders.
  • PLO 5: Adapt a broader range of suitable digital applications and analytical techniques for research/work/study.
  • PLO 6: Evaluate numerical, qualitative and graphical data to resolve complex problems and contemporary issues in research.
  • PLO 7: Display professionalism and responsibility in managing own research.
  • PLO 8: Display continuous self-improvement for professional development.
  • PLO 9: Demonstrate entrepreneurship skills in research.


Full Time (6 – 14 Semesters, 3 – 7 Years)

Semester 1

  • Research Methodology for Social Science
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
  • Thesis

Semester 2-6

  • Thesis

Part Time (8 – 18 Semesters, 4 – 9 Years)

Semester 1

  • Research Methodology for Social Science
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
  • Thesis

Semester 2 – 8

  • Thesis
Career Paths

Graduates may find employment as:

  • Research and development engineer
  • Academician
  • Researcher
  • Consultant

Entry Requirements:

  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in nonrelated 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 nonrelated 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 (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English Competency Requirement (International Student)

  • Minimum Band 4 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2)


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.

Demonstrate an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.

Be able to use a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.

Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and will be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.

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
Rhetoric of Social Movements 2 ESTU 873
Programme Status: Full Accreditation
Specialisation: Management and Administration
Study Mode: Full Time and Part Time
Study Level: PhD (By Research)
Intake: January & July
Duration:
Full Time: 3 – 7 years
Part Time: 4 – 9 years
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