Graduates of the programme should be able to demonstrate critical understanding of the most advanced knowledge in Finance, Banking and Insurance. They should also be poised for upper-level positions whether in organisations, consulting or academia. They are expected to contribute towards improvement in their places of employment and to the nation.
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:
- Synthesise knowledge and contribute to original research that broadens the frontier of knowledge in the field of Finance, Banking & Insurance;
- Appraise problems in the Finance, Banking & Insurance field critically, conduct advanced research independently, and adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice;
- Adapt practical skills leading to innovative ideas in the field of Finance, Banking & Insurance;
- Provide expert advice and display leadership qualities to society in the field of Finance, Banking & Insurance.
Programme Delivery
Stage 1 : Proposal Development
Stage 2 : Data Collection
Stage 3 : Report Writing
Stage 4 : Thesis Examination / Viva
Voce
Research Fields
- Bank Teller Programme
- Banking & Finance
- Business Finance
- Finance Theory
- Finance, Banking & Insurance
- Islamic Finance
- Banking & Insurance
- Financial Management
- Insurance
- Investment Analysis
- Investments & Securities
- Pension Insurance
- Social Insurance
- Stock-broking
Audit Subjects
- Research Methodology
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Analysis
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 6.5 for IELTS; 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 requirement serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit.
For Malaysian and International Students:*
- 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme
For Malaysian Students only:*
- 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 60 years of age & above
- 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
- EPF withdrawal assistance
*Terms and conditions apply
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