Doctor of Philosophy (Management) (Part-time Online)
Wawasan Open University (WOU)
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Part-time, Online
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM25,200
Entry Requirements
- Admission Requirements
- A Master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia
- Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP
- A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
- Undergo internal assessment; and
- Any other requirements of the HEP
APEL Entry
- Applicants should comply with the following admission criteria stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA):
- The candidate should be:
- The applicant shall be 35 years of age in the year of application with at least Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications (or those with higher qualifications, e.g., Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma) and must possess at least 5 years of relevant work experience after completion of the Bachelor’s degree programme
- Pass the APEL.A assessment for Doctoral Degree level
- The candidate should be:
Course Structure
Research Areas
- Track 1: Theory & Knowledge Contribution
- Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption
- Artificial Intelligence in Management
- Leadership and Organisational Change
- Future of Work and Organisational Behaviour
- Sustainability, ESG and Strategic Management
- Track 2: Practice & Real-World Impact
- Al Adoption and Business Productivity
- SME Digitalisation and Business Resilience
- Digital Marketing and Customer Engagement
- Sustainable Business and ESG Implementation
- Workplace Well-Being and Talent Retention
Core Courses
- BBM718/00 Advanced Research Methods 1
- BBM719/00 Advanced Research Methods 2
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM1,000
Tuition fees
RM25,200
Other miscellaneous fees
RM4,100
Total payable amount
RM30,300