The duration of full-time study is 3 to 5 years. Candidates are required to attend the prescribed courses; the Research Methodology and Data Analysis courses, and pass the Thesis Proposal Defense and Viva Voce. PhD candidates are also required to have at least one presentation at Graduate Research Seminar.

The award of a PhD requires the submission of a thesis for examination at a viva voce (oral examination) by three examiners, whom are expert on the related fields. The PhD thesis must be an original and substantial piece of work which makes a contribution to the relevant literature (theoretically) and industry (practically).

This research-focused program is designed for advanced scholars who want to

• build their research portfolios;
• expand their ideas using data-driven theories and approaches; and
• position themselves to become business educator

Graduates of this programme may choose to:

1. Pursue an academic and/or research career in their field of study;
2. Enhance their professional careers as experts in their field of study. They may also take advisory and/or consultant roles in the industry.
3. Senior managerial staff in business and corporations.
4. Professionals in regional and international organizations.

1. A master’s degree accepted by Senate; OR
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree that accepted by Senate.

Language Requirements (for international applicants)

International students are required to possess a minimum English language proficiency of ONE of the following:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS; OR
2. A minimum overall score of 550 in TOEFL (paper-based); OR
3. A minimum overall band score of 4.5 in MUET.