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PhD in Finance
About
The PhD in Finance program provides students with guidance from highly qualified supervisors to support their research journey. Students will be exposed to cutting-edge research topics, particularly in computing and business administration. Regular workshops, colloquia, and seminars featuring local and international experts will enhance students' research skills. This program is available in both full-time (3 years) and part-time (4 years) formats.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 10,555 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 10,555 |
Subjects
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Finance
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 10,555 | $ 10,555 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 10,555 | $ 10,555 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 3,518 | $ 3,518 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
| Enrollment Fees | $ 180 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
|
$ 936 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
|
$ 1,127 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | $ 225 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
- A Master's degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate.
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree that are accepted by the APU Senate.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
MINIMUM ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
- IELTS: 6.5
Curriculum
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Specialist Doctoral Topics for Supervision
- Finance
- Financial Economics, Time Series Econometrics
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Monetary Movements, Financial Markets
- Investment
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Financial Planning
- Financial Management
- Islamic Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Econometrics
Start of Candidature
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Complete all required modules
- At first opportunity in Year 1
- Must pass research methodology module
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Proposal Defence (PD)
- Within the first 12 months
- Within the first 9 months, research colloquium to present before a panel
- Gather feedback on research proposal
- Submit a detailed proposal document
- Presentation to the examination panel
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Progress Monitoring / Mid-Candidature Defence
- Every 6 months until thesis submission (May & November)
- Progress reporting and presentation on progress
- Evaluated by a panel
End of Candidature
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Work Completion Defence (WCD)
- 6 months before the minimum candidature period
- Submit draft thesis
- Presentation of completed work
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Submit Thesis for Examination
- Before the maximum candidature period
- Comb-bound thesis copies submitted for examination
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Viva Voce
- Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
- Presentation of completed work to the Examination Board
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Award of Degree
- PhD