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PhD (Drama & Theatre, Acting & Directing) - School of Arts

PhD (Drama & Theatre, Acting & Directing) - School of Arts

  • OVERVIEW

    Drama and Theatre

    Each year, the Drama and Theatre Department admits a small group of students who display not only practical creativity but academic capability as well. Postgraduate students will be introduced to an alternative of semi-practical and/or theoretical degree courses in which the Department specialises, notably within the practice of history, theory, traditional and modern drama and theatre, children’s theatre, and dance. Postgraduate candidates for both MA and PhD program will embark on research in these various specializations.   

    Area of Specialisation

    • Traditional Theatre
    • Modern Drama & Theatre
    • History of Drama & Theatre
    • Theory of Drama
    • Theatre & Performance
    • Theatre in Education
    • Children’s Theatre
    • Community Theatre
    • Traditional Dance
    • Modern and Experimental Dance
    • Performance
    • Creative Movements

    Expertise available in the following School: School of the Arts

  • 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)

    • A minimum score of 46 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 8 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5.5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 51 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 160 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 160 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 4 for MUET

    Exemption can be considered 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 is English

  • 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) : 3,050.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
    • 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) : 1,400.00
    • 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 (Communication) - School of Communication

PhD (Communication) - School of Communication

  • OVERVIEW

    The research mode for Doctor of Philosophy cater to students who possess a strong theoretical background and wish to undertake independent research. Candidates will complete their theses by working under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Doctoral candidates are required to present their proposal within one year of their registration date.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Communication

    • Communication
    • Communication Campaign Planning
    • Health Communication
    • Development Communication
    • Visual Communication
    • International Communication
    • Environmental Communication
    • Sustainability Communication

    Journalism

    • Journalism
    • Environmental Journalism
    • Online Journalism
    • Print Journalism
    • Broadcast Journalism
    • Photo-journalism

    Public Relations

    • Public Relations
    • International Public Relations
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Corporate Communication
    • Public Relations and New Media
    • Public Relations and Environment
    • Public Relations and Health

    Advertising

    • Advertising Management
    • International Advertising
    • Integrated Marketing Communication
    • Advertising Strategy
    • Media Management
    • Advertising Campaign
    • Advertising Production
    • Graphics Production

    Film and Broadcasting

    • Film and Broadcasting
    • Broadcasting and Telecommunications
    • Screen Studies
    • Broadcast Management
    • Audio/Radio Studies
    • Television Studies
    • Film Studies

    Media & Cultural Studies

    • Media Studies
    • Cultural Studies
    • Language and Communication
    • Communication and Technology
    • Audience Studies
    • Political Communication
    • Media Literacy
    • Media and Gender

    Human Communication

    • Speech Communication
    • Interpersonal Communication
    • Intercultural Communication
    • Group Communication

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Communication

  • 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)

    • A minimum score of 60 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
    • A minimum score of 7.5 in TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
    • A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online); or
    • A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
    • A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum score of 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

    Exemption can be given 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 is English

    **Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

    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) : 3,050.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
    • 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

PhD (Fine Art) - School of Arts

PhD (Fine Art) - School of Arts

  • OVERVIEW

    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in fine arts by research at the School of the Arts train students to produce thesis and dissertation that challenge the established aesthetic, formal and conceptual principles in art history and criticism. Our degree is recognised internationally and therefore equips our graduates for global employment in the field of art history and criticism.

    Research Thrust Areas

    FINE ARTS

    • Art History and Theory
    • Drawing
    • Sculpture
    • Print-Media
    • Photo-Media
    • Painting
    • Studio Practice

    DESIGN

    GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DESIGN

    • Visual Communication
    • Typography
    • Packaging Design
    • Design Research
    • Branding and Identity

    NEW MEDIA DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

    • Animation Art and Design
    • Sound Art Design and Technology
    • Digital Videography
    • Creative Coding
    • Interactive Media and Digital Application

    INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

    • Design Management
    • Service Innovation
    • Design Technology
    • Furniture and Product Design
    • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
    • Materials and Design
    • Ergonomics in Design
    • Design Studies
    • Ceramic Craft and Industry

    Expertise available in the following School: School of the Arts

  • 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)

    • A minimum score of 46 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 8 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5.5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 51 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 160 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 160 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 4 for MUET

    Exemption can be given 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 is English

  • 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) : 3,050.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
    • 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) : 1,400.00
    • 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

Doctor of Philosophy - Research

Doctor of Philosophy (MAN)

  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy at the School of Management, offers program in research areas as follows:

    • Management
    • Finance
    • Accounting

    These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by at least a their respective supervisor lecturers in the related fields.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Organisational Behaviour

    • Strategic Management and Organisational Issues
    • Workplace Attitudes and Behaviour
    • Human Resource Management/Human Capital Development
    • Learning Organisations
    • Women in Management and Business
    • Entrepreneurship and Enterprising Culture
    • Ethics and Social Responsibility
    • Sustainable Leadership

    Internationalisation

    • Internationalisation of Enterprises
    • International Entrepreneurship
    • Global Strategies and Competitiveness
    • Cross Cultural Management
    • Export Markets
    • Global Strategic Management
    • Strategies and Practices in MNCs
    • Expatriation and Repatriation

     Marketing

    • International Marketing
    • Strategic Marketing
    • Consumer Behaviour
    • Advertising and Marketing Communications
    • Retailing
    • Brand Management
    • Service Marketing
    • Environmental Marketing
    • Wellness Marketing
    • Technology Marketing
    • Experiential Marketing

     Operations and Production

    • Productivity and Quality
    • Technology Management
    • Management Sciences
    • Managing Information Resources
    • Operations Strategies
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Operations Management
    • Logistics Management

     

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Finance

    • Asset Pricing
    • Behavioural Finance
    • Corporate Finance
    • Derivative Market
    • Financial Market and Institutions
    • International Finance
    • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
    • Islamic Finance
    • Merger and Acquisition
    • Applied Mathematic in Finance


    Research Thrust Areas:

    Accounting

    • Goods and Services Tax and Taxation Issues
    • Auditing
    • Management Accounting and Control
    • Financial Reporting
    • Accounting Information System
    • Management Accounting Practices
    • Behavioural Accounting Finance
    • Legal Environment of Business & Accounting
    • Market Based Accounting Research
    • Corporate Governance
    • Islamic Accounting
    • Public Sector Accounting
    • Accounting Education
    • Social and Environmental Accounting/Corporate Social Responsibility

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Management

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

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,865.00
    • 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) : 1,400.00
    • 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

Doctor of Philosophy (Offshore European Global School University, Istanbul) - Research

Doctor of Philosophy (Offshore European Global School University, Istanbul)

  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy at the School of Management, offers program in research areas as follows:

    • Management
    • Finance
    • Accounting

    These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by at least a their respective supervisor lecturers in the related fields.

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Organisational Behaviour

    • Strategic Management and Organisational Issues
    • Workplace Attitudes and Behaviour
    • Human Resource Management/Human Capital Development
    • Learning Organisations
    • Women in Management and Business
    • Entrepreneurship and Enterprising Culture
    • Ethics and Social Responsibility
    • Sustainable Leadership

    Internationalisation

    • Internationalisation of Enterprises
    • International Entrepreneurship
    • Global Strategies and Competitiveness
    • Cross Cultural Management
    • Export Markets
    • Global Strategic Management
    • Strategies and Practices in MNCs
    • Expatriation and Repatriation

     Marketing

    • International Marketing
    • Strategic Marketing
    • Consumer Behaviour
    • Advertising and Marketing Communications
    • Retailing
    • Brand Management
    • Service Marketing
    • Environmental Marketing
    • Wellness Marketing
    • Technology Marketing
    • Experiential Marketing

     Operations and Production

    • Productivity and Quality
    • Technology Management
    • Management Sciences
    • Managing Information Resources
    • Operations Strategies
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Operations Management
    • Logistics Management

     

    Research Thrust Areas:

    Finance

    • Asset Pricing
    • Behavioural Finance
    • Corporate Finance
    • Derivative Market
    • Financial Market and Institutions
    • International Finance
    • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
    • Islamic Finance
    • Merger and Acquisition
    • Applied Mathematic in Finance


    Research Thrust Areas:

    Accounting

    • Goods and Services Tax and Taxation Issues
    • Auditing
    • Management Accounting and Control
    • Financial Reporting
    • Accounting Information System
    • Management Accounting Practices
    • Behavioural Accounting Finance
    • Legal Environment of Business & Accounting
    • Market Based Accounting Research
    • Corporate Governance
    • Islamic Accounting
    • Public Sector Accounting
    • Accounting Education
    • Social and Environmental Accounting/Corporate Social Responsibility

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Management

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

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

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