Overview of (PhD) Doctor of Philosophy in Business And Management in UCSI University Malaysia
The Doctor of Philosophy (Business Management) is more than a defining business credential. It’s a catalyst for change. Designed with top executives, high-potential leaders and business owners in mind, this comprehensive programme hones your business acumen and leadership skills. Ultimately, this programme is designed to provide you with freedom – the freedom to think, to take risks, to make the smarter decisions and lead change.
At UCSI, you will enjoy access to a large repository of case studies and your thinking will be razor-sharp as you analyse and address present and future challenges in the industry. You will work alongside academics and research mentors who are at the forefront of knowledge. The intellectual environment at the Faculty leaves no stone unturned and no theory or idea is taken for granted. Disciplined thinking will become a way of life. And as you comprehend the fundamental assumptions that are imperative in each successful business and the underlying forces that make them work, you’ll be empowered to take your career and company where it should be – the next level
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core Course
Understanding and Appreciating Research*
Research Methodology*
Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation*
Compulsory Courses
Postgraduate Colloquium
PhD Thesis
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
i. A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; or
ii. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
iii. Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
IELTS minimum Band 6.0
TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum 60
Cambridge English Qualification and Test minimum score of 169
Pearson Test of English minimum score 59
MUET minimum Band 4
CAREER PROSPECTS
The comprehensive and analytical nature of this programme paves the way for careers as academicians in universities, consultants or researchers in government agencies or in the private sector, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, as well as managerial roles in just about any industry.
