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PhD of Business and Management

IMU University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A structured research doctorate in business and management leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Business and Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
Evaluate financial and operational decisions
Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Business Analyst
Operations Coordinator
Management Trainee

Curriculum

Structured PhD in Business and Management (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master's degree accepted by the Senate
Or exceptional bachelor (first class
CGPA 3.67+) after assessment; Research proposal and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or equivalent accepted by the Senate); Exceptional bachelor graduates (CGPA 3.67+) by internal assessment; Master's candidates may convert

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 59

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal
Academic references
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
Interview or selection materials

How to apply

Review doctoral entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a research proposal and academic references. Identify a suitable research area or supervisor when required. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Complete the required admission interview or selection process. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM31,376 MYR
Application fee	RM500 MYR
Deposit	RM2,000 MYR

Program details

Campus	IMU campus, Bukit Jalil
Faculty or school	Postgraduate Studies
Department	Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	80
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
24 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.