Ph.D. (Business Administration)

Course Overview

The objectives of the Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) are:

• To enhance the research management skills in specific areas of business studies,
• To enhance the analytical and conceptual skills in specific areas of business studies, and
• To foster research and development of new and improved knowledge in specific areas of business studies.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) is designed to provide a strong foundation in selected areas of business administration by learning through the various phases in the research process. 

This programme is also developed to enhance the expertise of business professionals who are inclined towards an academic career, research related careers, or human resources development in selected areas of business administration like management, marketing, finance and economics.

Curriculum

This programme comprised three parts:
Part I - Compulsory Core Courses
Part II - Research
Part III - Thesis Examination

Learner can also take additional courses (optional)

After completing the required courses (PART I) learners will begin the research and thesis work (PART II) under the guidance of a supervisor. Each learner will meet the assigned supervisor at least 4 times in a semester and achieve satisfactory progress in the research / thesis work before being allowed to register in the subsequent semester.

Areas of specialisations in research / thesis:

Entry Requirements

Normal Entry

Master’s degree in related field; OR
Bachelor’s degree with first class in related field from OUM or other institutions recognized by Senate; AND
i) Registered for a Master’s degree in related field; AND
ii)Passed related qualifying examination.