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| Description | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is a full research programme that aims to provide students with rigorous, in-depth and advanced research knowledge within their specific areas of business administration. A key element of this programme is to understand the philosophy of science paradigms that determine methodological designs. It also aims to inculcate in them a systematic and ethical approach in conducting research in specialised areas, thereby contributing new insights to the body of knowledge and managerial practices. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI PERTAHANAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA (UPNM) |
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree |
| Course Duration | 72 months |
| NEC Field | - |
| Entry Requirements | 1. A master’s degree in the field or related fields to the programme from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or 2. Other qualifications that are recognised by the Senate and/or Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) as equivalent to a master’s degree. 3. Applicants without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate. For direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a Doctoral degree, applicants must fulfil all the following requirements: 1. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with first-class grading or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or 2. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent qualification with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or 3. Rigorous internal assessment from the FCA; and 4. Approval from Senate. However, student who gain direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a Doctoral degree (as per Clause 2 as the above) shall not be awarded with a Master degree if the student failed in the Doctoral programme thesis examination. Academic qualification for Clause 1 and 2 as the above must be from an accredited programme by relevant accreditation or regulatory bodies recognised by the Malaysian Government and/or respective countries (e.g.,MQA). |
| English Requirement | TOEFL - Minimum 500 IELTS - Minimum 6.0 Overall band score MUET - Minimum 4.0 Overall band score An exception may be given to applicants of origin or nationality from countries such as the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, etc. where English is their native/official language. Applicants from other countries (etc.) will not usually need to provide additional evidence of English language ability if they supply sufficient proof from the institution that the degree was taught and examined in English. The English language requirement is not applicable for international applicant with an accredited bachelor and master’s degree obtained from Malaysian based academic institutions. An international applicant for a postgraduate degree programme who has undergone his/ her bachelor or master’s degree programme at the University where English is the official medium of teaching /instruction, may be exempted from this requirement. Application for the exemption must be accompanied by an official certification from the degree awarding university’s authority. |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
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