INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE

All international candidate has to achieve a minimum score in any one of the specified English language requirements

below which is equivalent to CEFR Mid B2.

(a) TOEFL Score of 60 and above in the Internet Based Test

(b) IELTS of Band 6.0 and above

(c) MUET of Band 4.0 and above

(d) Cambridge English Advanced Test score of 169 and above

(e) Pearson Test of English Academic score of 59 and above

(f) Linguaskill Online score of 169 and above

(g) Occupational English Test (OET) score of 250 and above

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered by full research. Candidate is required to register and pass the following two (2) compulsory courses with at least a B grade before they continue with their research:

i. SZRZ6014 Research Methodology

ii. SCLE6014 Academic Writing

Candidate without sufficient research skills and knowledge are required to attend any other courses as determined by the supervisor or academic committee and pass with at least a B grade before they continue with their research.

PRE-REQUISITE COURSES

Candidate without a qualification or working experience in the research field are required to attend the following pre-requisite

courses with at least a B grade before proceeding with their programme:

 

Fields	Prerequisite Courses
Development Management	GMJA1013 Introduction to Social Science GMJT2023 Theory and Concept of Administrative Development
Environmental Studies	GMJT31113 Environmental Administration GMJC3363 Social Impact Assessment
Public Administration	GMGM5014 Public Management; AND choose one (1) from the following courses: GMGA5014 Public Policy; OR GMGM5023 Strategic Management in Public Organization; OR GMGF5013 Economic Analysis for Policy Decisions
Public Management
Law	GLUP1013 Sistem Perundangan Malaysia ULUP2023 Constitutional and Administrative Law
International Business	GFMA6043 International Business GFMA6083 Multinational firms
International Studies	GFPP5024 Theories of International Relations GFPP5034 The Evolution and Development of Strategic Studies
Islamicjerusalem Studies	GFPP5024 Theories of International Relations GFPP5034 The Evolution and Development of Strategic Studies
Political Science	GFPP5314 Political Economy of Development and State Building GFPP5274 Political & Economic Risk Analysis
Strategic Studies	GFPP5024 Theories of International Relations GFPP5014 Strategic Philosophy and Thoughts
Tourism and Hospitality Management	GHZA1013 Pengantar Pelancongan GHZS2033 Sosiologi Pelancongan

Candidate is also required to:

i. Present their research work at colloquiums/symposiums set by the respective Schools;

ii. Present and successfully defend their research proposal, as per requirement below:

a) Candidate is required to defend their proposals to a committee comprising a chairperson   and two (2) reviewers appointed by respective Schools.

b) The research proposals should comprise the following chapters:

• Chapter 1: Background of the Study, Problem Statement, Research Questions, Research Objectives, Scope of the Study, and Significance of the Study.
• Chapter 2: Literature Review
• Chapter 3: Research Methodology, Research Framework, Hypotheses/ Propositions Development

c) Candidate must submit two (2) copies of their proposals to respective Schools at least two (2) weeks prior to the defence.

d) The reviewers would provide written comments and recommend the status of the research proposals at the end of the defence session.

e) Candidate is required to make amendments based on the comments and suggestions given by the reviewers.

f) In case of re-defence, candidate is given a maximum of six (6) months to refine and tO successfully re-defend their research proposals. Failure to do so would result in termination from the programme.

iii. Produce an article as stipulated in the study requirements;

iv. Present and successfully defend their thesis in a viva voce session;

a) Upon approval from their supervisor(s), candidate should fill the form “Intent to Submit Graduate Thesis/Dissertation” and submit it to respective Graduate Schools.

b) Candidate will be informed of the viva voce session by respective Graduate Schools.

v. Submit a written thesis after viva voce session in accordance with the enforced guidelines.

a) Candidate should make corrections with guidance from the supervisor(s) based on comments and suggestions given by the examiners during the viva voce session.

b) Before binding the final thesis, candidate should obtain approval (or signature) from the respective Graduate Schools for certification of the thesis.

c) The final thesis should be prepared and submitted as per stipulated by the respective Graduate Schools.