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Business & Management · PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Program overview

The Ph.D. in Management program offers advanced training for aspiring leaders in academia, research, and industry. Students explore various management areas, conduct original research, and contribute to the field's advancement through a dissertation. With a focus on theoretical understanding and empirical research, graduates emerge as skilled scholars, consultants, executives, or entrepreneurs, poised to drive innovation and excellence in management practice and theory.

Entry Requirement

Master degree in related field as approved by senate Unikl.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

university professors, researchers, consultants, or industry leaders, leveraging their expertise in organizational behavior, strategic management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship to drive innovation and solve complex business challenges.

Curriculum

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Areas of Research

  • Entrepreneurship – SME Management, Innovation Management, Technology Management, Global Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing – Retail Management, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Behaviour, International Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management
  • Finance – Islamic Banking and Finance, Investment, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Behavioral Finance, Monetary Economics, Portfolio Management, Bank Management
  • Management – Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Strategic Management, Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, Organizational Development, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainable Development Management
  • Tourism and Hospitality – Tourism Planning and Development, Ecotourism, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management
  • Urban Management – Environmental Management, Solid Waste Management, Disaster Management, Transport Management, Housing Management
  • Managerial Economics – Pricing and Cost Analysis, Managing Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Economics of Islamic and Conventional Micro-financing

Compulsory Module

  • Research Methodology and Social Science
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship

Full-time (6 Semesters)

Semester 1

  • Research Methodology and Social Science
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship

Full-time (6 Semesters)

Semester 2 – 6

  • Thesis

* Thesis preparation needs minimum 6 months to graduate

Entry requirements

PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Business manager
  • Marketing specialist
  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Entrepreneur

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