Business & Management Cluster

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) (BA950)

 Programme Overview


This program

  • is a supervised research program culminating in the submission of a thesis for consideration of the conferment of a doctoral degree.
  • leverages on current global business practices to generate a wide range of research topics.
  • provides a solid foundation in the mechanisms & tools of business management enabling candidates to analyze real-life business & policy issues.
  • prepares candidates for a fulfilling academic or professional career in a related sectors.

Programme Content


  • Colloquiums
  • Seminars
  • Critical Thinking Workshops
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Thesis Writing Workshops

Area of Research


  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Finance
  • Islamic Banking
  • International Business
  • Retail Management
  • Insurance
  • Management Science
  • Operations Management
  • Transport
  • Innovation Management
  • Technology Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Halal Business and Management

Entry Requirement


  • Recognized Master's degree from UiTM or other institutions of higher learning recognized by the UiTM Senate

OR

    • Other qualifications equivalent to a Mater's degree (in a relevant field) WITH working experience in a related field recognized by the UiTM Senate

AND

    • Submission of intended research proposal
    • Proficiency in written & oral English
    • Pass an interview with the Faculty Postgraduate Committee

 

Programme Structure


  • Full-Time

    Year 1

    Semester 1

    • Attend course organized by IPSIS
    • Proposal write-up

    Semester 2

    • Proposal write-up
    • Defend research proposal

    Year 2

    Semester 3 & 4

    • Data collection, analysis & write-up

    Year 3

    Semester 5 & 6

    • Data collection, analysis & write-up
    • VIVA VOCE

    Part-Time

    Year 1

    Semester 1

    • Attend course organized by IPSIS
    • Proposal write-up

    Semester 2

    • Proposal write-up

    Year 2

    Semester 3 & 4

    • Proposal write-up
    • Defend research proposal

    Year 3

    Semester 5 & 6

    • Data collection, analysis & write-up

    Year 4

    Semester 7 & 8

    • Data collection, analysis & write-up
    • VIVA VOCE

 

Mode/Duration


 

  • Full time: 3 years
  • Part time: 4 years