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PhD (Anthropology/Sociology) - Centre for Policy Research

PhD (Anthropology/Sociology) -
Centre for Policy Research

  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology and Sociology consists of research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and International students to carry out research supervised by their respective lecturers in the field of Anthropology and Sociology. Anthropology and Sociology is an area of study for students with a particular interest in relationships and the complexity of cooperation, conflict and communication which constitutes any society. Both fields of Anthropology and Sociology explore the social and cultural realities of life in all its forms. Knowledge of Anthropology and Sociology empowers the graduates with abilities and opportunities to think creatively and critically about the connections that shape everyday lives as well as organisations and social relations in society. It has an enduring interest in the ways human beings make meaning in an uncertain and often unequal world.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    • Poverty Studies and Micro Credit
    • Social Demography
    • Ethnicity and Identity
    • Development Sociology
    • CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and Philanthropy
    • Multi-religious and Multi-cultural Studies
    • Social Anthropology
    • Gender Studies
    • Anthropology and Sociology

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in research mode; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • 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)

    **Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD) *
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    * NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Islamic-Based Development Management - Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies

Master of Islamic-Based Development Management -
Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies

  • OVERVIEW

    Introduction
    The Centre of Islamic Development Management (ISDEV) offers two post-graduate degrees, Master of Islamic Development Management by research. However, students for the degree of Master of Islamic Development Management are required to successfully complete two preparatory post-graduate level courses. Students who lack the necessary background in the discipline they are applying for may be required to successfully complete undergraduate level courses as specified by the Sections concerned. Both the M.Islamic Development Management and Ph.D. degrees are offered on a full-time and part-time basis.

    Field : Islamic Development Management

    Specialisation :

    • Al-Qur’an & Al-Sunnah for Development Management
    • Usul-Fiqh and Fiqhiyyah Methods for Development Management
    • Human Development Management
    • Islamic Research Methodology
    • Islamic Management
    • Islamic-Based Development
    • Islamic Economics
    • Islamic Accounting
    • Islamic Politics
    • Islamic Sociology
    • Islamic Anthropology
    • Politics of Islamic-Based Development
    • Islamic Political Economy
    • Islamic Banking
    • Islamic Finance
    • Islamic-Based Wealth Management
    • Islamic-Based Poverty Management; Islamic-Based Project Management
    • Islamic-Based Conflict Management
    • Islamic-Based Development Management Ethics Islamic-Based Development Institutions
    • Zakat Development Management WaqfDevelopmeNT Management
    • Takaful Development Management
    • Ar-Rahnu Development Management
    • Wills and Faraid Development Management Pengurusan Barangan, Perkhidmatan dan Isu Hahalal Products, Services and Issues
    • Islamic Movements

    1.     Graduate Seminar (Research Proposal Presentation)

    Candidates are required to prepare a research proposal in consultation with the supervisor. The research proposal will then be circulated amongst Section members before presentation at a seminar. The seminar shall be chaired by a member of the Section and attended by academic staff of the Section and other post-graduate students. The candidate shall then undertake to make the necessary amendments to the proposal as suggested by the Section and submit it to the supervisor for approval. On approval of the research proposal, the candidate shall then proceed with his/her research and thesis proper.

     2.     Thesis

    Candidates are required to produce a Master Islamic Development Management thesis. This shall be done in consultation with the supervisor. A thesis should not exceed 50,000 words. The thesis shall be evaluated by an External Examiner (one) and an Internal Examiner (one). On receipt of their reports the candidate is required to defend his/her thesis at a viva organised by the Thesis Examination Committee of the University. The candidate must notify the Registrar in writing of the intention to submit the thesis three months prior to submission. This can only be carried out after the supervisor and ISDEV Director are satisfied that all the necessary requirements have been fulfilled and all work completed satisfactorily.  

    Expertise available in the following School:
    Centre For Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV)

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in related field with

    • CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or
    • CGPA below 3.00/4.00 with the additional conditions

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

      The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

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

      Exemption is given to candidate if:

      • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
      • 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)

      IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD) *
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Islamic Development Management) - Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies

PhD (Islamic Development Management) -
Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies

  • OVERVIEW

    A recognized Master degree from a relevant field of study is the requirement for admission into the Ph.D. programme. Equivalent qualifications will also be considered. Candidates must show proof that they are adequately prepared for specialized research at the doctoral level. Candidates who do not meet the stipulated requirements will be required to take additional courses as required by the Section

    It is essential that a Research Proposal of not more than 3,000 words be submitted with the application forms, for the application to be considered.

    The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is by thesis. The Ph.D. thesis should not exceed 80,000 words. Candidates are also required to fulfill requirements as stipulated for the research proposal seminar for Masters candidate. For Ph.D. candidates there shall be one external examiner and two internal examiners. Other requirements relating to the thesis are similar to Masters candidates.

    The period of candidature for Ph.D. candidates shall not be less than 24 months and should not exceed a maximum of 60 months for full-time candidates. For part-time candidates it is a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 90 months. The residency requirement for full-time candidates is 24 months whilst that for part-time candidates is 15 days in a calendar year.

    Graduate Seminar (Research Proposal Presentation)
    Candidates are required to prepare a research proposal in consultation with the supervisor. The research proposal will then be circulated amongst Section members before presentation at a seminar. The seminar shall be chaired by a member of the Section and attended by academic staff of the Section and other post-graduate students. The candidate shall then undertake to make the necessary amendments to the proposal as suggested by the Section and submit it to the supervisor for approval. On approval of the research proposal, the candidate shall then proceed with his/her research and thesis proper.

    Expertise available in the following School:

    Centre For Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV)

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

      The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

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

      Exemption is given to candidate if:

      • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
      • 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)

      IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD) *
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

MA (Education) - School of Distance Education

MA (Education) - School of Distance Education

  • OVERVIEW

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    The postgraduate degrees of Education offer students to be experts in vast areas such as distance education, language, science and mathematics education, psychometric, education for sustainable development, geography education and teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The programmes provide an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Distance Education

    • ICT in Distance Learning
    • Distance and Open Learning
    • Self-Instructional Multi-Media Application
    • Support System in Distance Education
    • Distance Education Technology
    • E- Learning Portal
    • Distance Education Administration
    • Adults Learning

    Language

    • Teaching English as a Second Languages
    • Malay Language
    • Distance Education
    • Science and Mathematics Education
    • Biology Education
    • Physics Education
    • Mathematics Education
    • Psychometric

    Psychometric and Education Evaluation

    • Research Methodology
    • Education for Sustainable Development
    • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Education
    • Environmental Education
    • Environmental Teaching Method
    • Humanities Education

    Geography Education

    • Geography Teaching Method
    • Geography and Environmental Education
    • GIS in Geography Education
    • ICT in Geography Education

    Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages

    • Teaching and Learning of English
    • Adult and Distance Education
    • Education Psychology
    • Web-based English Teaching and Learning
    • Pragmatics
    • Literature in the TESOL classroom

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Distance Education

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's degree in related area

    1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

    2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least one year; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

    3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

    a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
    b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
    c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
    d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
    e) Grade B+ for final year project

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • 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)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
    • 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 : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    * NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

MA (Educational Technology) - School of Distance Education

MA (Educational Technology) - School of Distance Education

  • OVERVIEW

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    The postgraduate degrees of Educational Technology offer students to be experts in vast areas such as instructional design and technology, and ICT technology and multimedia in education. The programmes provide an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Instructional Design and Technology

    • Instructional Strategy
    • Instructional Innovation
    • Human Computer Interface/Usability
    • Instructional Systems Development
    • Visual Communication
    • ICT Technology and Multimedia in Education

    Multimedia Education and Information Technology

    • Laboratory Virtual Learning
    • Portal Learning
    • m-Learning
    • e-Learning

    Expertise available in the following School:
    School of Distance Education

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A) Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent

    1. CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or 
    1. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with the following additional conditions: or
      • Research experience for at least one (1) year; or
      • Professional experience in related field for at least one (1) year; or
      • One (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
      • Grade B for major/elective courses; or
      • Grade B+ for final year project 
    1. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (honours degree) with the following additional conditions:
      • Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
      • Professional experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
      • One (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
      • Grade B for major/elective courses; or
      • Grade B+ for final year project

    Any Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computing/Information Technology awarded by local private institutions of higher learning, including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • 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)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
    • 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 : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    * NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

     

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