Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
PhD: Management
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (PhD) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Management & Computing – Management & Humanities Department |
| Duration | 36–96 months FT / 48–120 PT |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA/FA2161; R2/345/8/0243 (09/29). EAC/BEM not applicable. |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM12,200/yr Eng & Geoscience · RM8,600 Mgmt · RM8,000 IS (Jan 2020 figures, UPDATE) |
Who is this programme for?
For professionals, academics, researchers and business practitioners who want to investigate complex management problems, generate original knowledge and develop evidence-based solutions in areas such as marketing, finance, HR, strategy, entrepreneurship and governance.
What will I learn, year by year?
Research foundation: Complete Research Methodology and develop the research proposal.
Research stage: Conduct original qualitative and/or quantitative research, analyse findings and present progress through the Annual Postgraduate Conference.
Final stage: Complete the thesis, research completion requirements and Viva Voce.
Progression depends on the candidate and research project.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Potential pathways include academia, research, consulting, corporate management, finance, marketing, HR, strategy and entrepreneurship. Specific employers and roles for UTP PhD in Management graduates are not published on the programme page; obtain verified alumni data from CGS/Alumni before publication.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
A broad management research portfolio connected to UTP's technology and industry ecosystem, covering areas from consumer behaviour and branding to corporate governance, sustainability, HR, finance and risk management.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Marketing & International Business (consumer behaviour, product management, branding, advertising & promotion, multinational business, international culture); Entrepreneurship (corporate entrepreneurship, SME, family business); Strategic Management, Ethics & Corporate Governance (strategic planning, governance, risk, ethics); HRM & Organisational Behaviour (recruitment, performance, training, change, leadership, motivation); Accounting & Finance (management/financial accounting, corporate finance, investment, audit, risk and personal financial management). The Department of Management is organised into General Management, Accounting & Finance, and Business Analytics clusters.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
UTP Graduate Assistantship (GA): full-time PhD only; tuition + first-attempt research methodology fee; RM3,000/month, subject to eligibility. GRA: full-time research students; tuition + first-attempt research methodology fee; allowance based on grant affordability. EPF Withdrawal Scheme: Malaysian students, full/part-time research. HRDF SBL: employer-sponsored postgraduate development may be claimable.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
This is a research-intensive PhD rather than a conventional taught programme. Students should expect independent research, literature review, data collection/analysis, academic writing, presentations and research milestones. The programme requires Research Proposal Defence, followed by Research Progress and an Annual Postgraduate Conference.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
Next listed intake: January 2027. UTP lists January, May and September intakes. General programme deadline: To confirm with CGS. For the GA scheme, the January intake application deadline is the 1st week of October 2026.
Placement or internship route for this programme
No standard internship/industrial placement route is stated. Candidates may engage with industry through their research, supervisor collaborations, research projects and industry-linked studies, depending on the research topic and available opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I research?
Management research spans marketing, consumer behaviour, branding, entrepreneurship, strategy, governance, HR, organisational behaviour, accounting and finance.
Can I study part-time?
Yes, the programme is offered full-time and part-time by research.
Can I get funding?
Eligible full-time PhD candidates may apply for GA or GRA, subject to requirements and availability.
Programme Lead