PhD

 

1. This programme provides human capital with expertise in business. It is also in tandem with the government's desire in producing talents more effectively towards achieving the national vision.
   
   
2. This program will produce managers who are
   (i) able to analyze, synthesize and evaluate business issues in a holistic manner.
   (ii) able to communicate effectively, carry out professional and social responsibilities strategically and ethically in dealing with business issues.

UTM IBS may assist candidates to appoint which lecturers as their supervisors. However, candidates are free to select their preferred lecturer to supervise based on areas of research interest below. Candidate may send a proposal to their preferred lecture via email.

Name	Research Interest
Batiah Mahadi (Dr.)	Internet, strategy and entrepreneurship
Farzana Quoquab Habib (Dr.)	Marketing, management, research methodology
Fauziah Sh. Ahmad (Dr.)	Branding, marketing and entrepreneurship
Firend Rasheed (Dr.)	Marketing, management, technology management
Hooi Lai Wan (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)	HRM, organizational behaviour, emerging issues in HRM/HRD, organizational learning, mentoring, managing change, diversity and HRM/HRD, quality management, training and organizational development, global and cross cultural HRM/HRD, innovation and creativity in HRD, talent management/development, engagement and retention
Ismail Abd Rahman	Financial management, investment, international business, Islamic finance
James O'Hara (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)	Managerial problem solving; systems analysis; technology, innovation and economics; manageririal competancies, management theory and practice
Mas Bambang Baroto (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)	Strategic Management, Leadership
Mohd. Hassan Mohd. Osman (Prof. Dr.)	Entrepreneurship, High Technology Management, Company Growth Strategy, Micro Business, Technology Entrepreneurship, Small Medium Enterprise Development and Business Leadership
Mohd.Taib Hashim (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dato')	Macroeconomic management, sustainable development, trade policy, poverty eradication, business ethics and value, strategic management,public policy analysis, international business, public sector management, human resource management
Nazimah Hussin (Assoc. Prof Dr.)	Behaviours of Consumers in Selecting Banking Products Payment Cards: Credit Cards; Charge Cards; Debit Cards Islamic Banking; Islamic Finance; Islamic Economics Personal Financial Management; Islamic Financial Management; Corporate Finance The Economic Impact and Development Money and Monetary System
Nomahaza Mahadi (Dr.)	Emotional Intelligence, leadership
Norizan Mohd Kassim (Prof. Dr.)	Service quality, relationship quality, customer satisfaction, customer retention, quality of life, talent management, digital marketing, leadership style, cross culture study, service innovation
Norshidah Mohamed (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)	e-commerce, mobile commerce, e-government, mobile government, IT governance, information systems/technology adoption and performance issues, ethics in information systems / technology
Rohaida Basiruddin (Dr.)	Audit quality, corporate governance, earnings management
Rosmini Omar (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)	Human resource management and development, small and medium enterprises development, organizational behavior, organizational development
Rossilah Jamil (Dr.)	Management Education (specifically on business schools and MBA education), Management Development, Training and Development, Critical HRM/HRD, and Other Issues in Human Resource Management
Siti Zaleha Abdul Rasid (Dr.)	Management accounting, cost accounting, enterprise risk management, performance measurement
Wan Khairuzzaman Wan Ismail (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)	Managing innovation, human resource competencies, organizational commitment, innovative culture
Zulkefli A. Hassan (Prof. Dr. Tan Sri )	Leadership

1.  Admission Requirement

- A master's degree in relevant field from University Teknologi Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the UTM Senate

2.  Students will be based in Kuala Lumpur.

3.  Application must be made online by log on to www.ibs.utm.my or www.sps.utm.my. You will also need to upload the soft copy of supporting documents in your online application form.

- Master Degree Award
- Certified copy of Academic Transcript(s)
- Passport Sized Photograph
- Two Referee Forms (not compulsory)
- Financial Guarantee/ Bank Account Statement (for self sponsored candidate)
- Two copies of Scholarship Letter (If Any)
- Proof of processing fee being paid
- *Research proposal

*The research proposal format (for Master's by research or PhD degree application only):

Title:
Chapter 1: Introduction

• • Background of the problem
  • Statement of the problem 
  • Objectives of the study 
  • Scope of the study 
  • Significance of the study

Chapter 2: Literature Review

• • Review relevant research to provide rationale for your work
  • Present unanswered questions, untried method etc. your work addresses 
  • Findings of others you are challenging or extending

Chapter 3: Research Methodology

• • Research Design & Procedure
  • Operational Framework
  • Subjects or data sources 
  • Instrumentation & Data Analysis 
  • Assumptions & Limitations 
  • Research Planning & Schedule

Chapter 4: Expected Findings and Summary

• • List of References

 
4.  Selection & Registration
Offer letter will be issued out once the candidates fulfill the application & admission requirements within 2-3 weeks. Kindly note that once registered as a student, you need to register subject online so that the progress of your report can be keyed in at the end of semester. You are also required to take two (2) taught subjects at any time during your study

• • Research Methodological
  • University General Elective Subject offered by UTM IBS

We advise you to take during your these subjects during your first semester.

5.  Fees

- Payment Structure for Malaysian students 
- Payment Structure for International students