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DIRECTOR’S WELCOME
Welcome to University of Malaya Graduate School of Business (UMGSB)! You are
joining a vibrant and enthusiastic community of individuals who are committed to
education, career progression and lifelong learning. I hope that you will very soon feel
part of this community and explore the opportunities for networking, self-development
and other extra-curricular activities that are on offer. During your stay here, you will
make new and lasting friendships. The facilities provided in UMGSB are excellent and
I hope that you will enjoy sharing these facilities with your colleagues.

The purpose of this Handbook is to provide you a guide to the Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) programme so that your journey will be a smooth-sailing one from here on. We
are the No. 1 University in Malaysia and Top 100 in the world; UMGSB is one of the
Asia’s most prestigious and competitive business schools, which runs exchange
programmes with numerous universities across the world. So, I urge you to make the
most of the opportunities we offer. You are now entering into a time in your life when
fresh opportunities will open up to you, both in your chosen field of study and
elsewhere. Studying for a postgraduate degree at UM is demanding, but all of you
have shown the talent and desire to meet this challenge. I hope that you will work
hard and at the same time enjoy while you are with us.

Associate Professor Dr. Yusniza Kamarulzaman
Deputy Dean (Higher Degree) / Director, UMGSB

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