Master of Philosophy in Management

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• Enhanced technical capabilities within the subject area.
• Understanding of innovation, idea generation, and management.
• In-depth knowledge in a domain related to management and computing.
• Advanced research experience and skills that enable students to pursue a PhD programme.

Conversion to PhD

Students in the Research Degree programme may convert to a PhD candidate if they satisfy the following criteria:

1. Excellent progress in their research.
2. Demonstrated potential to expand their project to PhD level.
3. Successful completion of a rigorous assessment.

If approved, the student’s PhD candidature start date will be backdated to their original Research Degree registration date. This allows them to obtain a PhD within a shorter timeframe, eliminating the need to complete a Master’s programme.

Modules and Assessments

This research-based programme is assessed through:

• Oral presentations and reports at various stages, including:
  • Proposal Defence
  • Half-yearly research progress monitoring
  • Work Completion Defence
  • Thesis Examination
  • Viva Voce
• Taught module on Research Methodology, providing essential knowledge for conducting effective research.
• Regular discussions with supervisors to ensure research direction, quality, and significance of findings.

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
• Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with minimum 5 years relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

English Requirements

• IELTS: 6.0

Start of Candidature

• Complete all required modules (if any)

  • At first opportunity in Year 1
  • Must pass research methods module
  • Research Methodology required for those without a research background

• Research Colloquium

  • Within the first 9 months
  • Arrange with Programme Leader for a presentation slot
  • Gather feedback on research proposal

• Proposal Defence (PD)

  • Within the first 12 months
  • Submit detailed proposal document
  • Presentation to the examination panel

• Conversion Option

  • By the end of Year 1, may apply to convert MPhil to PhD
  • Must pass assessment
  • PhD candidature backdated to MPhil registration date

End of Candidature

• Work Completion Defence (WCD)

  • 4 months before the minimum candidature period
  • Submit draft thesis
  • Presentation of completed work

• Submit Thesis for Examination

  • Before the maximum candidature period
  • Comb-bound thesis copies submitted for examination

• Viva Voce

  • Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
  • Presentation of completed work to Examination Board

• Award of Degree

  • MPhil (or PhD if converted)