To qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy (Finance), applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree [Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field with a CGPA of at least 3.00 as accepted by the PBS Senate; or
• Other qualifications that is recognised as being equivalent to the above approved by PBS Senate.

All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 or 80 for the Internet-Based Test or Band 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Band 5.0 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent.

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To qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy (Marketing), applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree [Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in a business or related with a CGPA of at least 3.00 as accepted by the PBS Senate; or
• Other qualifications that is recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree as approved by the PBS Senate.

All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 or 80 for the Internet-Based Test or Band 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Band 5.0 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent.

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To qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting), applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree [Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in Accounting or related field with a CGPA of at least 3.00 as accepted by the PBS Senate; or
• Other qualifications that is recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree as approved by PBS Senate.

All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 or 80 for Internet-Based Test or Band 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Band 5.0 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent.

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To qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy (Management), applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• A Master’s degree [Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in business or a related field with a CGPA of at least 3.00 as accepted by the PBS Senate; or
• Other qualifications that is recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree as approved by PBS Senate.

All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 or 80 for the Internet-Based Test or Band 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Band 5.0 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent.

• PHASE I – COURSEWORK 

  The coursework is mandatory. Each student must attain an overall CGPA of 3.00 before he/she is allowed to proceed with his/her research in Phase II.

  Three core courses (9 credit hours)

  • Research Methodology
  • Research Analysis
  • Advanced Research Methodology

  Exemption to certain courses may be given to a student who has taken the equivalent courses before his/her enrollment into the PhD programme.

  PHASE II – PROPOSAL DEFENCE (PD)

  Each student must publicly present and defend his/her PhD research proposal. The assessment at the PD stage involves evaluation of the student’s knowledge of the extant literature in his/her area of research, his ability to integrate the theories pertinent to the research in formulating the appropriate research framework and his/her ability to adopt the appropriate research design.
  The student is only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase III upon passing of the defence of his/her proposal.

  PHASE III – THESIS PREPARATION

  The student proceeds to continue with his/her data collection, data analysis and thesis writing.

  PHASE IV – VIVA VOCE

  After submission of the thesis, the student is required to attend a viva-voce to orally defend his/her thesis.
  The assessment at the viva voce involves evaluation of the student’s knowledge and ability to complete his/her research study to the satisfaction of the panel of three independent examiners.

Note: All fees are subject to change

*UPDATED 28 FEBRUARY 2023