MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
FIELD OF RESEARCH:
MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
This program is designed to provide advanced research-based studies in management related to wide array of issues in management and technology related. Research activities are aimed at developing in-depth understanding of the state of knowledge in a technology-inclined management discipline that will contribute to the expansion of new knowledge, expertise and research skills. Students will engage in a significant research investigation of a specific inquiry resulting in the production of a thesis either with a theoretical or applied focus.
Students will have the opportunity to analyse issues, contribute or expand knowledge in their area of interest through observations, literature review and data analysis. At the end of the program, students must submit a maximum of a 200-page thesis (including references) on a research topic which has been agreed upon by the faculty. The conferment of the degree is subject to the successful completion of the thesis and viva voce. FM offers you a research experience that explores your potential to shape your future.
PROGRAMME EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
- Proficient in assimilating in-depth relevant knowledge in solving real world problems using research skills.
- Competent in managing tasks by applying leadership, personal and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic in adopting the latest relevant knowledge and cutting-edge technologies through a life-long learning process.
- Comply with professional, societal and ethical responsibilities
RESEARCH AREAS
• Business and Management
• Technology Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Lean Management
• Quality Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial and Innovation
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising and Branding
• Hospitality, Events, and Leisure Marketing
• Global Marketing
• Sustainability Marketing
• Sustainable Finance and Investment
• Fintech
• Green Finance
• Corporate finance
• Audit
• Business Law and Taxation
• Corporate Governance
• Business Information Systems
• Digital Business
• Business Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• Any related management fields
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Researcher in Business and Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Human Resource fields, Academician, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship Consultant
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
- UBSP 6013 – Research Methodology
Choose 1 Course Only
Research courses are the research progress by students in each semester, supervised by supervisor(s). Students must register for a research course each semester according to the course code of the current semester. Supervisors will evaluate students’ progress at the end of each semester. The result will be either MM (satisfactory) or TM (unsatisfactory) results. The following is the list of research courses code.
| Semester | Research Code | Section |
| 01 | MFMM 1100 | 01 |
| 02 | MFMM 1200 | 01 |
| 03 | MFMM 2100 | 01 |
| 04 | MFMM 2200 | 01 |
| 05 | MFMM 3100 | 01 |
| 06 | MFMM 3200 | 01 |
| 07 | MFMM 4100 | 01 |
| 08 | MFMM 4200 | 01 |
Entry Requirements
LOCAL STUDENTS
Possess Bachelor Degree with honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any institutions of higher learning recognized by the University’s Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
Possess Bachelor Degree with CGPA <2.75 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any institutions of higher learning recognized by the University’s Senate WITH several years working experience.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY)
If English is not your native language and you are attending a school where English is not the language of instruction, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic).
Application Procedure
Fees and Payment
For more information about the admission process, please contact:
| pgrad@utm.my | |
| Telephone | +6075537900 |
| Website | admission.utm.my |
To know more about the programme, please contact:
| Name: | Dr. Mohd Zulfabli Hasan |
| Email: | mohdzulfabli@utm.my |
Any inquiry about course registration, please contact:
| Name | FM Academic Office |
| academic-fm@utm.my | |
| Telephone | +607-5610188 |