PhD – Graduate School of Business

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Since GSB’s formation in 2009 we have developed into an innovative and ambitious Business School, producing PhD graduates who are sought after by universities, business schools, research institutes and public and private sector organisations worldwide.

Each PhD student is assigned to one of GSB’s six research clusters where they will work closely not only with their supervisor(s) but also with other lecturers and doctoral students with similar research interests and expertise. You will therefore be active in the research activities of your cluster, participating in regular seminars and presenting your ideas and research to peers within the cluster. In addition to cluster-based activities, PhD students will also be engaged in workshops, seminars and other events organised by the School for the benefit of all doctoral candidates.

Whether you plan for a career in academia, industry or the public sector, your experience as a PhD student at GSB will give you the chance to make an impact on the thoughts and actions of scholars, business leaders and policy makers. The PhD programme at GSB is designed to equip students with research and analytical skills for scholarly inquiry and leadership in the field of business and management. As a doctoral student you will benefit from the systematic and rigorous research methods courses we provide. Given GSB’s tagline of ‘Nurturing Business Sustainability’, you will also be exposed from the outset to the importance of business sustainability.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A Master’s degree from universities recognised by USM’s senate or an equivalent qualification with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00; or
A Master’s degree by research from universities recognised by USM’s senate or an equivalent qualification
A two-page Research Proposal that includes:

Proposed area of interest
Potential contribution to theory
Background (with evidence of reading that supports potential contribution)
Research objectives
Significance of research
Expected economic, or social, or environmental impact of research

English Language Requirements (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or
A minimum score of 59 for PTE; or
A minimum score for Cambridge English: Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) min 250 /Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or
A minimum score of 109 for ELS; or
A minimum of Band 4 for MUET

Exemption can be given to candidate if:

English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required).

Fees

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,910.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,325.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,600.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,440.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

PEO	PEO STATEMENT	*THINKER* (T)	*BALANCED* (B)	*ENTREPRENEURIAL* (E)	*ARTICULATE* (A)	*HOLISTIC* (H)
		IEG1	IEG2	IEG3	IEG4	IEG5
PEO1	Position in academic institution or other research-based institutions		✓	✓	✓	✓
PEO2	Have track record of peer review publication/research within the field of expert	✓	✓		✓

INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

PLO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES, PLO	IEG ELEMENT
PLO1	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theory and knowledge within a particular field of business and management	IEG 1	THINKING
PLO2	Identify and analyse business scenarios and recognize business problems	IEG 1	THINKING
PLO3	Adapt practical skills leading to innovative ideas in the relevant field	IEG 1 IEG 2	THINKING BALANCED
PLO4	Demonstrate meaningful contribution to team-based activities	IEG 4 IEG 5	ARTICULATE HOLISTIC
PLO5	Articulate and communicate ideas and information comprehensively in visual, oral and written forms	IEG 4 IEG 2	ARTICULATE BALANCED
PLO6	Demonstrate ability to utilize technologies in business decision-making and problems solving	IEG 2	BALANCED
PLO7	Demonstrate ability to perform statistical, and quantitative tools in business-making and problem-solving	IEG 1	THINKING
PLO8	Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility	IEG 5	HOLISTIC
PLO9	Demonstrate the skills necessary for effective lifelong learning and personal development	IEG 5	HOLISTIC
PLO10	Evaluate issues through innovative thinking	IEG 3	ENTREPRENEURIAL
PLO11	Demonstrate awareness of Ethics and Profesionalism in decision-making	IEG 2	BALANCED