UUMD

KLIEC - Universiti Utara Malaysia
Doctor of Philosophy
AWARDS

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) S3
Universiti Utara Malaysia 
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PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN DOCTORATE RESEARCH (PDDR) S2
London Examinations Board, UK 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION AND STRATEGY (ELITE-PCIS) S1
London Examinations Board, UK 

MICROCREDENTIAL CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION AND STRATEGY (MCIS) S1
UTMSPACE SSB, Malaysia
FIELDS OF RESEARCH

  1. Public Management
  2. Public Administration
  3. Development Management
  4. Environmental Studies
  5. International Business
  6. International Studies
  7. Law
  8. Political Science
  9. Sociology
  10. Strategic Studies
  11. Tourism And Hospitality Management 
  12. Islamic Jerusalem Studies
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Stage 1: PCIS Seminar
Classroom Mode - Includes 3 days of lecture and a group presentation:
  • Corporate Innovation
  • Corporate Strategy
  • ​Group Presentation
  • ​Bonus: Visit to an industry in the  UK

Stage 2: Postgraduate Research
Independent Research Mode - Includes a 3,000-word research proposal:
  • Research Proposal

Stage 3: Doctoral Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered by full research. To complete the PhD programme, students are required to:
  1. Pass with at least a B grade the following pre-requisite courses during the first two (2) semesters of their enrolment (i.e. before being allowed to defend their thesis proposal): SZRZ6014 Research Methodology; SCLE6014 Academic Writing; and/or Any other courses as determined by the supervisor or Academic Committee.
  2. Attend at least one (1) Colloquium session arranged by the respective school.
  3. Present and defend proposed research/thesis to a committee.
  4. Produce at least two (2) articles, by choosing either (Option A or Option B): Option A: At least one (1) article is accepted for publication in ISI Journal or Scopus; and at least one (1) article is under review for publication in a refereed journal. Option B: Two (2) articles are published in a refereed journal
  5. Attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis.
  6. Submit a written thesis.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS

Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme must possess:
  1. A master’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate; or
  2. A bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of at least 3.67/First Class or equivalent from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate and pass the interview conducted by the Postgraduate Committee; or
  3. Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and d) fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate.

Estimated Duration: 
  • 3 years

Intakes
  • January, May, and September
FEE STRUCTURE
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Doctoral Programmes:​
  • ​PhD (Political Science)
  • ​PhD (International Business)
  • ​​PhD (International Studies)
  • Malaysian: RM 19,576
  • International: RM 35,236​