Doctor of Philosophy (Project Management)

Master’s degree as accepted by the Senate

Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree as accepted by the Senate
Bachelor’s degree from academic or TVET programme: First class or CGPA 3.67 out of 4.00 or equivalent; AND rigorous internal assessment by the University; AND accepted by the Senate into the Doctoral candidacy programme. Student must show suitable progress during candidature period. Student will not be awarded a Master’s degree as an exit award


English language competency requirements for international students:
Minimum IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 600 or equivalent
English language requirements can be waived if the international student EITHER comes from a country that uses English as the official language OR the entry qualification uses English as the medium of instruction


Notes:
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree qualification, registered for a Master’s degree programme may apply to convert candidacy to a Doctoral degree programme within 1 year after the candidate registers for a Master’s degree programme, subject to the following:

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS
Total Semesters: 6
Registration Fee: RM 400
Admin Fee: RM 3,000

Resource Fee
RM 450 per semester
Total: RM 2,700

Lab / Studio / Research Fee
RM 750 per semester
Total: RM 4,500

Total Tuition Fee: RM 28,140
Total Fees: RM 38,740

First Semester Payment: RM 9,290



INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Intake: Feb, Sept
Total Semesters: 6
Registration Fee: RM 500
Admin Fee: RM 6,400

Resource Fee
RM 450 per semester
Total: RM 2,700

Lab / Studio / Research Fee
RM 850 per semester
Total: RM 5,100

Total Tuition Fee: RM 37,500
Approximate Total Fees: RM 52,200*

First Semester Payment: RM 14,450
First Year Payment: RM 22,000

* Total Fees excluding EMGS Fee. Fees required by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) amounting to RM2,650 (For Processing fee, Medical Screening, Insurance, Multiple Visa and ID Card) is chargeable separately from the Tuition Fee

Phase 1
Coursework (Two core courses)
Research Process and Academic Writing
Research Design and Methodology


Phase 2
Proposal Defence
Each student must present and defend his/her PhD research proposal. The student is only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase Ill on passing of the defence of his/her proposal


Phase 3
Data Collection and Thesis Preparation
The student proceeds to his/her data collection, data analysis and thesis writing


Phase 4
Viva Voce
After submitting the thesis, the students is required to attend a Viva Voce to defend his/her thesis