DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(MANAGEMENT)
(R/0414/8/0033)(12/29)(MQA/FA9023)

Iqra Business School

PhD in Management | Geomatika

IQRA Business School is a dynamic, international experience established to nurture knowledgeable leaders. Our community of scholars is supported by collegial process and comprehensive first-class infrastructure. While we are firmly engaged in Malaysia and the region, our focus is also relentlessly global, so our postgraduate students are ready to transform the world around them. Its faculty members are highly qualified experts in the various area of research in the business and management. The PhD in Management enables students to complete extensive, independent research. For many students, the program is their first chance to make a major contribution towards research in a field of management.

University of Geomatika Malaysia (UGM) provides quality supervision for its research degrees. Doctoral candidates will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature. Under their guidance, UGM doctoral candidates will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of their field of research.

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First Year


  • Research Methodology
  • Academic Writing

Second Year


  • Dissertation

Third Year


  • Dissertation

Local Admission


i. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in a related field as accepted by the Senate; OR
ii. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in a non-related field as accepted by the Senate; subject to having relevant working experience*and internal interview assessment; OR
iii. Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses**; OR
iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
iv. Pass Apel A- T8 assessment in Management

Notes:
* Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content.
**Prequisite Courses
i. Principles of Management
ii. Principles of Marketing
iii Financial Management
iv. Human Resource Management
Pre-requisite courses may be taken at Universiti Geomatika Malaysia or through Micro-Credential, MOOC, Short Course, or CPD platforms such as Coursera, OpenLearning, and others. Candidates must provide evidence and pass a rigorous internal assessment.

International Admission


The English Language Entry Requirement for International Student at University of GEOMATIKA Malaysia are as follows:

Achieve a minimum B4.0 in MUET; OR IELTS Band 6; OR TOEFL iBT score of 6.0 (equivalent to CEFR Mid B2).

** For students who do not have the above English Qualification, they must undergo Geomatika’s English Program

Employment opportunities are available as per the following :


  • University Professor
  • Researcher
  • Corporate and Business Consultant
  • Executive Leadership
  • Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
  • Strategist
  • Human Resources Director
  • Policy Analyst for Government and Nonprofit Organization
  • Program Manager
  • Entrepreneurs

Why Study at Universiti Geomatika Malaysia for
Doctor of Philosophy (Management)

Doctor of Philosophy (Management) | Geomatika