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Doctor of INTRODUCTION

Philosophy
The Universiti Malaya (UM) Doctor of

Programme Educational Objectives Philosophy (PhD) focuses on developing
professionals with higher critical thinking skills
The objectives of the PhD programme are to
produce graduates who can: in the field of business and capable of
conducting academic research.
• demonstrate the creation and interpretation
of new knowledge through original and This programme offers high-quality doctoral
rigorous research in related fields. training to postgraduate candidates. You will
• develop the ability that can contribute to be assigned an academic supervisor who will
developing and understanding the chosen provide guidance on the formal specification
areas. of your topic, the structure and organisation of
• conceptualise, design and implement your thesis and the general direction of your
research independently and responsibly to research.
address complex business and economics
problems. To assist you in the transition to independent
research and to help you acquire the
• adopt appropriate methods/techniques for necessary skills, you are required to complete
research and academic enquiry. a Research Method course and another
• demonstrate collaborative and interpersonal additional course related to your area of
communication skills research.
• commit and seek learning for continuous On average, candidates would require three
development
(3) years of study.

Programme Learning Outcomes
In line with the above goals, at the end of the programme, the graduates of PhD will be able

to achieve the following programme outcomes:
• demonstrate a critical and in-depth • build rapport to work effectively as part of a
understanding of frontier knowledge by team to achieve decided outcomes.
generating substantial and original
contributions to the related field adapt • use suitable digital and analytical
appropriate practical skills and research techniques to research problems.
methodologies leading to innovative research; • demonstrate intellectual leadership
• synthesise and integrate existing and new qualities and management skills to
knowledge in one or more discipline areas to effectively collaborate with diverse
address challenges and concerns in the partners.
related field. • demonstrate commitment to lifelong
• design and implement advanced learning and professional development with
methodologies to resolve complex and entrepreneurial mindset .
emerging problems. • perform research adhering to legal, ethical,
• communicate information, insights, ideas, professional and sustainable practices
problems and solutions cogently with experts
in the field and general audience.
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