Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Management is a PhD program taught at Asia Metropolitan University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4–6 years) options.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PhD Management) equips graduates to become leaders who shape the future of management. Students focus on theories and methodologies related to research and practice, comprehensive study, processes, and best practices in business management. The programme builds business knowledge and develops management capabilities.

Students formulate, conduct, and evaluate research studies in management. The course includes supervision with a primary supervisor and, if necessary, a co-supervisor. It follows a trimester structure across Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 with thesis activities such as thesis topic selection, proposal defence, data collection and data analysis, thesis write-up, thesis colloquiums, and a viva voce examination.

Modules

• Advanced Research Methodology
• Thesis Topic selection
• Thesis Colloquium 1
• Thesis Proposal Defence
• Thesis Data collection & Data Analysis
• Thesis Write-up
• Thesis Colloquium 2
• Thesis Viva voce

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Management at Asia Metropolitan University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Asia Metropolitan University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Asia Metropolitan University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Management.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields
• A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the University Senate; OR
• Master's Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields
• A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the University Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and a rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the University Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
• Admission Criteria through APEL.A
• At least 35 years old in the year of application
• Holds at least a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualifications (or higher qualifications such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma)
• Have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience after completing the Bachelor’s Degree
• Pass the APEL.A assessment at the Doctorate level

• MUET: Band 4
• IELTS: 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 60
• Pearson English Test (PTE): 59
• Cambridge English Qualification: 169
• Any English qualifications equivalent to CEFR Mid B2 level

Please check detail of study units at https://amu.edu.my/programme/doctor-of-philosophy-in-management-phd/

• University Lecturer or Academic Leader
• Industry Research Consultant or Policy Analyst
• Corporate Strategist or Project Leader
• Government or NGO Research Specialist
• Entrepreneur in research-driven innovation

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