Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is introduced to complement existing school-based research master’s programme. This new programme is a multi-disciplinary research award degree for those who already hold a master’s degree and who would like to expand and upgrade their knowledge and skills.

This programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and competent in modern and advanced technology but also versatile and capable of handling problems in a real-life situations. Successful completion of the programme will prove that candidates has successfully completed a course of research training. The thesis is be expected to make a major contribution to the discipline by way of new knowledge and the candidates has made a significant contribution to the knowledge.

Mode of Study:

  • Full Time

Duration of Study:

  • Full Time with minimum 6 semester and maximum 16 semester

For more details

Download our programme brochure

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
HOW TO APPLY

Potential students are encouraged to seek further information about the research expertise of academics staff through the UTM Razak website, brochures or relevant departments.
STEP 1 : Select a topic/ research area/ potential supervisor from Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics (razak.utm.my)
STEP 2 : Prepare a brief research proposal and contact Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics potential supervisor
STEP 3 : Prepare application document
STEP 4 : Lodge an online application at www.admission.utm.my
STEP 5 : The successful applicant will be informed through email

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

SCIENCE

Chemoinformatic, Computational Chemistry

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

MANAGEMENT

Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management, Organisation Management and Behaviour, Organisational Performance Management, Organizational Development and Change, Marketing and Consumer Studies, Quality and Productivity Improvement

Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise

Social and Behavioural in Accounting Studies, Taxation

Economics Education, Learning Strategies, TVET and STEM Education, Workplace Learning

Asset and Property Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate and Valuation, Blockchain in Real Estate

DESIGN

Design Theory and Methodology, Green Building Technology, Historic Urban Landscape, Urban Studies, Urban Ecology & Sustainability, Sustainable Urban Design

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Spatial Planning, Spatial Justice, Politics of Space

Industrial Design, Decision Making in Design, Industrial design prototype development, Industrial Design Modelling

COURSES
CORE COURSES
University Courses (6 credit)
  • Research Methodology (Compulsory)
3
and choose ONE Only
  • Environmental Ethics
3
  • Information and Communication Technology Ethics and Society
3
  • Dynamics of Leadership
3
  • Malaysian Society and Culture (for international students only)
3
  • Organizational Behavior and Development
3