Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Administration [ODL] In Malaysia, Raffles University 2025

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration [ODL] Fees Structure, Admission, Intake, Deadline

Study Mode:ONLINE

Duration:Â 3-6 Years (Full-Time) / 4-8 Years (Part-Time)

Level:PHD

Exam Accepted:N/A

Intake:JAN,MAY,SEPT

Tuition Fees:N/A

Intake	Deadline
JAN	NOV
MAY	MARCH
SEPT	JULY

Course Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is a full research programme that aims to provide students with rigorous, in-depth and advanced research knowledge within their specific areas of business administration. A key element of this programme is to understand the philosophy of science paradigms that determine methodological designs. It also aims to inculcate in them a systematic and ethical approach in conducting research in specialised areas, thereby contributing new insights to the body of knowledge and managerial practices.

By the end of the programme, students will have an integrated knowledge in the area of business administration and demonstrated ability to perform research activities independently. They will also be trained to analyse and evaluate complex management issues through independent research to improve organisational activities.

Programme Length: 3-6 Years (Full-Time) / 4-8 Years (Part-Time)
Intakes: January / May / September

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Course Overview

Programme Length: 3-6 Years (Full-Time) / 4-8 Years (Part-Time)
Intakes: January / May / September

Entry Requirement

Entry Requirement of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration [ODL] in Raffles University Malaysia

A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate
– A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience ***** and rigorous internal assessment ****
– A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses ******
– Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (MQF Level 7) recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Malaysian Student
English Requirement
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Completed a Master’s Degree in English
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
TOEFL iBT: 60
PTE: 59
MUET: Band 4
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 169

*Students who did not meet Malaysian Student English Requirements are required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification.

International Student
English Requirement
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Completed a Master’s Degree in English
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
TOEFL iBT: 60
PTE: 59
MUET: Band 4
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 169

*Students who did not meet International Student English Requirement are required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification.

Course Outlines

Course Outlines of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration [ODL] in Raffles University Malaysia

COURSE MODULE
Year 1 – Year 3 16 Hours Core Module
PHD Dissertation Chapters

– Introduction
– Literature Review
– Methodology
– Results
– Discussion and conclusion

Research Methods
AREAS OF PHD DISSERTATION
– Human Resource Management
– Marketing
– Leadership
– Organisational Behaviour
– Operation Management
– Ethics