PhD (Business Administration)

(R2-DL/345/8/0304) (A9150) (04/25)

The programme focuses intensively on preparing candidates for academic careers and to conduct highly specialised scholarly research, both in theory and application.

The focus will be more on the development of new theory in management, public administration, consulting, economics and several other related business fields.

What Our Graduate Says?

“Why AeU? AeU has proven excellence in e-education delivery with the support of 34 ACD countries. AeU also catered to my research interest. Its flexible learning mode, many research workshops and colloquiums were organized on weekends to enhance students’ competency in research analysis. For classes I missed, I could make up by attending that module in the following semester when it was repeated to refresh students’ understanding of the research methodology. The 24/7 online access to learning materials and exchanging of views with my virtual course mates through AeU’s integration of technology and innovation into its teaching made learning more enriching. Despite my challenges in work and study, my PhD journey was among my life’s most memorable and fruitful experiences.”

Dr Jayamalar Jaganathan

Graduate of 2016, Malaysia
PhD (Business Administration)
Registrar, ISBAUK Educational Group

Programme Highlights

Internationally benched marked, approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
Supported with research workshops, research colloquia and research clinics.
Access to the physical and digital library comprising of around 190,000 e-books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles accessible anywhere anytime..
No proposal is needed at the point of entry. Only brief research intent.
Viva Voce for international students can be done on-campus or off-campus via video conferencing.
Transfer of candidature is possible, if compliant-requirements are fulfilled.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, students are able to:

Produce original research at the doctoral level
Conceptualise, design and implement projects for the generation of significant new knowledge and/or understanding
Create, interpret and disseminate knowledge which extends the forefront of the business discipline
Make informed judgments on complex issues in specialised business fields, and create innovations in tackling and solving problems
Appreciate research implications and effectively convey research findings according to business needs
Disseminate the research findings by publishing, conducting and participating in academic journals, forums and seminars, etc.

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Programme Facts

MQA Code:

A 9150

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Programme Code:

(R2-DL/345/8/0304) (A9150) (04/25)

Study Mode:

Full-Time
Part-Time
- Fully Online
- Blended Learning

Duration:

Full Time: 3 years (9 semesters)
Part-Time: 4 years (12 semesters)

Frequency of Research Workshops / Colloquia (Optional):

Once a month

Saturday & Sunday

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Programme Delivery

Stage 1 : Proposal Development

Stage 2 : Data Collection

Stage 3 : Report Writing

Stage 4 : Thesis Examination / Viva
Voce

Research Fields

Wholesale and Retail Sales

Auctioneering
Buying & selling
Consumer Services
Dairy Retailing
Demonstration Techniques
Property Sales
Purchasing, Procurement & Contracts
Real-Estate Business
Retailing Sales Representatives
Stock-Keeping
Telephone Selling
Warehouse
Wholesaling

Marketing & Advertising

Advertising
Market Research
Marketing
Merchandising
Public Relations
Sales & Marketing

Finance, banking, insurance

Bank Teller Programmes
Banking & Finance
Business Finance
Finance Theory
Finance Banking Insurance
Financial Management
Insurance Investment Analysis
Investment & Securities
Pension Insurance
Social Insurance
Stock-Broking

Accounting & Taxation

Accounting
Auditing
Book-Keeping
Tax Accounting

Management & Administration

Administration
Business Administration
Educational Management
Employment Management
Enterprise Training
Human Resource Management
Local Public Administration
Logistic Management
Management of Education
Management Science
Management Skills
Office Management
Organisational Theory & Behaviour
Performance Appraisal
Personnel Administration
Public Administration
Public & Institution Management
Quality Management Recruitment
Start Your Own Business Courses
Training Management

Secretarial & Office Work

Administration & Secretarial Services
Business Correspondence
Clerical Programmes
Court Reporting
Data Entry
Foreign Language Secretary Programmes
Information Processing/Data Entry
Keyboard Skills
Legal Secretary Programmes & Management
Management Support Services
Medical Secretary Programmes
Office Automation
Operation of Office Machines
Receptionist Training
Secretarial Programmes

Working Life

Clients’ Needs
Company Knowledge
Industrial Relation
Introductory Courses at Work
Organisation at Work
Quality Assurance
Trade Union Courses (General)
Work Development
Working Life

Audit Subject

Research Methodology
Quantitative Data Analysis
Qualitative Data Analysis

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Programme Facts

MQA Code:

A 9150

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Programme Code:

(R2-DL/345/8/0304) (A9150) (04/25)

Study Mode:

Full-Time
Part-Time
- Fully Online
- Blended Learning

Duration:

Full Time: 3 years (9 semesters)
Part-Time: 4 years (12 semesters)

Frequency of Research Workshops / Colloquia (Optional):

Once a month

Saturday & Sunday

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For Malaysian and International Students:

Possess a recognised Master’s degree; OR
Other recognised equivalent qualification.

Additional Requirements:

A statement of research intent, describing what you have already done and what you hope to accomplish in your doctoral research
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

Minimum English Language Requirements for International Students:

Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS 6.0; OR
Other recognised equivalent qualification.
Those who have their tertiary education in English will normally be exempted from the above requirement.

*Any of the above conditions would require student’s research proposal to be approved.

*The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit.

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Programme Facts

MQA Code:

A 9150

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Programme Code:

(R2-DL/345/8/0304) (A9150) (04/25)

Study Mode: