A Doctor of Philosophy degree, abbreviated Ph.D., is the highest academic degree anyone can earn and is awarded by a university for original research in any discipline. It has become a requirement for a career as a university professor or researcher in most fields.

The main thing that distinguishes Ph.D. from other academic study is research. To complete a Ph.D., each candidate must present results from their research to the faculty in a lengthy, formal document called a dissertation (more popularly referred to as a thesis). The student must then submit their dissertation to the faculty and defend their work an oral examination. Most universities will have a separate fee structure for international students.... [-]

Full time – min 2 years (4 semesters); max 7 years (14 semesters)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration is a research degree designed to develop the research capability and scholarly practices of those who aspire to become researchers and practitioners in business administration.

This programme provides an opportunity for candidates to extend and enhance their development beyond scholarly understanding and practice to include the capacity to conduct systematic research within an area of interest in the field of business administration.

The research topics may include but are not limited to the following topics identified under 3 research clusters, namely:

1.Financial and Managerial Decision making & Control... [-]

This programme aims to develop and nurture research-oriented Information Technology professionals who are sensitive to the current global multicultural and multinational environment in the corporate world.

Phase I

Phase II – Elective... [-]

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Built Environment programme aims to provide an opportunity to professionals and graduates to pursue higher knowledge through analysis, synthesis, and research in the challenging Built Environment sector. This programme is recommended for those who expect to engage in a professional career in research, teaching or technical work of an advanced nature.

Ph.D. Arts

The AeU Ph.D. (Arts) is a full research programme that provides you with the methodological and analytical tools required for executing research and creating knowledge. This 3-4 year programme can be done on a part-time or full-time basis - both modes are ideal for working adults. Intake is open all year round.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Fastest growing Graduate School [6] in the region with 300 research students within 3 years.

• Any discipline in Humanities and Arts is accepted

• There’s no proposal at the point of entry. Why? We want to assist you in coming up with research proposal together

• AeU will outsource to local or international supervisor – to suit your needs... [-]

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (by Research)

The Ph.D. programme offered at KLIUC has a greater emphasis on research compared with the Master degree and is geared toward mastering the Civil Engineering knowledge in preparation for a higher career development. This degree is recommended for those who expect to engage in a professional career in research, teaching or technical work of anadvanced nature.

Admission Requirements

• A Master Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields from any Malaysian government-accreditedd institution OR otherequivalent qualifications approved by the Senate of KLIUC.

• For local applicant, sufficient mastery of the English language is required... [-]

Ph.D. ICTThe AeU Ph.D. (ICT) prepares you to take lead in today's fast-growing field of Information Technology. This full research programme takes about 3-4 years and has a unique set of specialization areas. You can benefit from our strong research faculty of international stature and exposure. Intake is all year round.

Accredited programme [2] by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) [3], Ministry of Higher Education.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Any discipline in Information Technology is accepted

• There’s no proposal at the point of entry. Why? We want to assist you in doing the research proposal together

• AeU will outsource to local or international supervisor – to suit your needs... [-]

PhD EducationThe AeU PhD (Education) produces outstanding professionals who can handle today's critical educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to match current interests. It is geared for professional practitioners in education from public or private schools, community or government agencies, training departments, institutions of higher education and other education-related settings. Intake is all year round.

Accredited programme [2] by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) [3], Ministry of Higher Education.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Any discipline is Education is accepted

• There’s no proposal at the point of entry. Why? We want to help you from the start by doing the research proposal together... [-]

Ph.D. Business Administration

The AeU Ph.D. (Business Administration) is a full research programme that provides you with the methodological and analytical tools required for executing research and creating knowledge. This 3-4 years programme can be done on a part-time or full-time basis - both modes are ideal for working adults. Intake is open all year round.

Fully accredited programme [2] by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) [3], Ministry of Higher Education.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Fastest growing Graduate School [6] in the region with 300 research students within 3 years.

• Any discipline in Business and Management is accepted

• There’s no proposal at the point of entry. Why? We want to assist you in coming up with research proposal together... [-]

The aim of this programme is to produce scholarly graduates that are ready to become researcher, academician, consultant, specialist, entrepreneur and top management equipped with in-depth specialization and research skills. The programme shall develop graduates that are innovative and knowledgeable in the respective chosen field of study.

The programme is also hoped to produce scholars that are aware of the sustainability issues that are pertinent to computer science and information technology and the wider global context. In general, IUMW will deliver a programme that is tailored to the scholarly need of computer science and technology, information science and technology in general with the principles of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability embedded into the DNA of the programme.... [-]

At IUMW, our main business is providing you with quality and globally relevant education in Professional Communication. Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is aimed prepare students for a career as an academic or a researcher in the public or private sector. It is a sign of expert knowledge, power, and limitless opportunities. Students are expected to have strong theoretical and research methodological foundations and be able to conduct their research fairly independently.

Our PhD programme also is designed to mold students into more than just an expert in their field. It is mean to nurture students into becoming the catalyst of human development for the betterment of mankind through groundbreaking ideas, analytical skills and the power of knowledge.... [-]

At IUMW, our main business is providing you with quality and globally relevant education in Project Management with advanced knowledge, skills in management practices and research works. Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is aimed prepare students for a career as an academic or a researcher in the public or private sector.

It equips industry practitioners' scholarly level of awareness on project management issues and the skills to exploit their specialist knowledge in applied research and development within the academia and industry. Students are expected to have strong theoretical and research methodological foundations and be able to conduct their research fairly independently.... [-]

At IUMW, our main business is providing you with quality and globally relevant education in Business. Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is aimed to prepare students for a career as an academic or a researcher in the public or private sector.

The research in the PhD programme is an in-depth investigation of specific research issues related to a management discipline with the aim of enhancing and contributing to new knowledge in that discipline. Students are expected to have strong theoretical and research methodological foundations and be able to conduct their research fairly independently.

Your educational journey has been meticulously designed to unlock full potential towards pursuing professional certification and postgraduate studies. All these and much more in unique education package inclusive of a vibrant university life in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.... [-]

Ideally, students work with potential supervisors to develop a proposal.

*Supervisory sessions consist of 4 elements as appropriate to the candidate’s background:... [-]