Doctor of Philosophy (ODL)
PhD · Full Time: 3 years · Part Time: 4 years · Campus awaiting confirmation
- Study Mode:
- ODL · Full Time
- Duration Of Study:
- 3 years
- Intakes:
- MarchJulyNovemberPublished intake months; exact start dates are not specified.
- Study Mode:
- ODL · Part Time
- Duration Of Study:
- 4 years
- Intakes:
- MarchJulyNovemberPublished intake months; exact start dates are not specified.
Programme overview
This programme focuses on independent research in business and management.
Tuition fees, scholarships, EMGS charges and other costs may change without prior notice. Final amounts are subject to confirmation by the university and relevant authorities.
Fees Structure · 2026
ODL · MYRPublished · Approved by Visa Route BD
Supplied schedule reviewed · figures differ as detailed below.
Programme fee & waiver
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Published Programme Fee | RM 38,500 |
| Waiver Up ToSubject to eligibility; already reflected in the supplied grand total | (RM 10,000) |
| Supplied Grand Total | RM 28,500 |
Supplied semester payments plus service and visa total RM 38,697, compared with the stated programme fee of RM 38,500. The supplied figures are retained pending correction.
Semester breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| ODL Service & Visa Fee | RM 600 |
| Semester 1 | RM 14,183 |
| Semester 2 | RM 3,333 |
| Semester 3 | RM 2,833 |
| Semester 4 | RM 2,983 |
| Semester 5 | RM 2,883 |
| Semester 6 | RM 2,883 |
| Semester 7 | RM 3,133 |
| Semester 8 | RM 2,983 |
| Semester 9 · Final payment | RM 2,883 |
Semester figures are the supplied schedule before waiver. Service and visa are included in the stated programme fee; do not add them again.
This ODL schedule uses its own service and visa fee. The conventional RM 20,600 pre-arrival payment does not apply to this fee schedule.
Based on the supplied 2026 schedule. Waiver eligibility and final charges follow the university invoice.
Entry requirements
Academic
A master’s degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Senate. Direct entry from a bachelor’s degree is not permitted; conversion from a research master’s follows separate assessment and Senate approval. This is a summary of selected entry routes; equivalent qualifications require university assessment.
English
International applicants: IELTS 6.0, or an alternative English qualification listed by the university. The applicable test equivalency and exemption conditions must be met.
Career opportunities
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