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DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT (DMgt)

Introduction
The University of Malaya (UM), Doctor of Management (DMgt) focusing on
developing professionals with higher critical thinking skills in the field of management
and capable of conducting cutting edge research.

DMgt programme is a coursework-based doctorate degree programme. This degree
programme is designed to meet the needs of high-achieving business professionals
who wish to advance their career and are aspired to climb up the management
ladder either in the public or private sectors. The three (3) years doctoral programme
aims to support the professionals in developing rigorous thinking process, acquire
deeper management knowledge and advanced research methodologies, and
promote analytical skills that enable them to solve complex organisational problems.
Through an integration of theory and practice curriculum, students could associate
the practical value of learning theoretical concepts more closely. By enrolling in this
comprehensive programme, students are offered an opportunity to develop close
industry linkages and work with world class academics who are actively engaged with
the corporate, government and NGO sectors; and published in high impact
management journals.

The pedagogies are to optimise the efficiency of the learning process. Each student
is required to complete a minimum of 81 credit hours of learning and research
activities. On average, students would require three (3 years of study).

Programme Educational Outcome
The objectives of the DMgt programme are to produce graduates who can:

• apply knowledge, understanding, and experience in conducting research to
manage and lead an organization strategically.
• solve management issues creatively and innovatively through research and
are able to lead and communicate effectively.
• practice ethical and professional values and take into consideration social
responsibilities while advancing one’s career through continuous life-long
learning.

Programme Learning Outcome
In line with the above goals, at the end of the programme, graduates of DMgt will be
able to achieve the following programme results:

• critique management theories and concepts.
• refine theories and concepts to make decisions in an organizational setting.
• design research method that can help solve management problems.
• conduct research with minimal supervision while conforming to legal, ethical
and professional practices.
• demonstrate mastery of quantitative and qualitative research skills.

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