PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, is a high-level degree earned after a period of three or more years of graduate-level study, after extensive and original research in their chosen field.
My PhD at UTM was truly invaluable thanks to the supportive faculty and detailed guidance from my supervisor. Participating in international conferences, and attending faculty-organized workshops broadened my academic horizons in Marketing.
Level - Postgraduate
The programme consists of two stages: the course stage and the research stage.
Duration
Minimum : 3 years
Maximum : 8 years
Entry Requirement
- A master’s degree in relevant field from UTM or other institute or higher learning recognized by the University Senate.
Class Mode : Face to Face
Program Learning Outcome (PLO)
At the end of the program, students will be able to :
- Confidently generate in-depth knowledge acquisition and management.
- Originate, formulate, characterize and solve appropriate operational problems and designs.
- Develop knowledge and technology of relevant project.
- Generate comprehensive knowledge of appropriate fields in business thinking/entrepreneurship.
- Adapt appropriate research methodologies, techniques and tools.
- Communication effectively through written and oral.
- Exemplify high leadership qualities and team working.
- Seek high ethical standards and integrity in appropriate practice.
Find your supervisor
Staff in the Azman Hashim International Business School have expertise in PhD supervision across a diverse range of topics. Candidates are advised to contact the potential supervisor before submitting an application. For more information on staff research interests and publications, visit our individual staff webpages.
The Course Requirements
University Elective Course
Choose one elective course only
Organization Behaviour & Development
Code: UBSS 6013
Pre-Requisite Course(s): None
This course helps students integrate behavioural science theories, tools, concepts, and techniques learned in the lab to an OB application in a “real” organization. Students are expected to conceptualize and apply Organization Behaviour three-level of analysis and synthesize it with the theory and practice of Planned Change for individuals, groups and organizations.
Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
Code: UBSS 6023
Pre-Requisite Course(s): None
The course objectives will be achieved through various teaching and learning methods such as action learning on the community project and a critical examination of case studies that involved ethical issues and dilemmas on complex and controversial business problems.
The Research
Research Methodology
Code: UBSP 0010
Pre-Requisite Course(s): None
This is a practical project which integrates comprehensive and advanced business knowledge using Action Research Methodology to solve current critical issues in business organization. The student must defend their dissertation by highlighting their contribution and impact on the industry. At the end of the course, student has to submit the dissertation.
Current Students
Contact Us
For Admission Purpose
Email: pgrad@utm.my
Telephone: +607 553 7900
Website: http://admission.utm.my
For PhD programme
Name: Dr Nor Hidayati binti Zakaria
Email : hidayati@utm.my
Telephone : +603 2180 5045
For Course Registration
Name : AHIBS Academic Office
Email: academic.ahibs@utm.my
Telephone: +603-2180 5023/5024/5025