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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
Intakes: March, June, September & December
Programme Aims
The programme aims to provide students with in-depth and advanced knowledge within their specific areas of Business Management Studies. It also aims to inculcate in them a systematic, rigorous and ethical approach in conducting research in specialized areas, thereby contributing new insights to the body of knowledge and managerial practices.
Programme Objectives
- To equip graduates with in-depth and advanced knowledge, by research work, within the area of business management
- To enhance communications skills through presentation and publications
- To perform research independently and collaboratively in a systematic, rigorous and ethical manner
Details of Programme
- Doctoral Thesis (Core Major)
- Research Methodology (Compulsory)
- Seminars (Compulsory)
- Business related modules
Duration of Study
Full Time
Minimum: 3 years
Maximum: 6 years
Part Time
Minimum: 4 years
Maximum: 8 years
Entry Requirements
- Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme must possess:
(a) Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) in a business or related field accepted by the University Senate; OR
(b) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) as accepted by University Senate. - Candidates currently pursuing the Master’s programme by research in the University and who are recommended by the Postgraduate Committee to upgrade their status to a Doctoral programme can also be considered, subject to the University Senate’s approval.
* Note:
– There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s degree level to Doctoral degree level.
– Candidates with Bachelor’s degree qualification, registered for Master’s degree by Research programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to Doctoral degree programmes.
– Application of conversion must be done within one (1) year after candidate has registered for Master’s degree programmes.
– Candidates registered for Master’s degree programmes with at least CGPA 3.67 at Bachelor’s degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the doctoral degree programmes subject to:
(i) Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral degree level,
(ii) Approval by the University Senate.
English Language Requirements
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Tuition Fees
Programme Structure
Full Time
Part Time
