PhD in Economics

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MQA/PA 16538

List of Programs in Faculty of Economics, Business and Accounting

About Program
Introduction
Entry Requirements
Programme Structure

Level of Study	Doctor of Philosophy
Mode of Study	Full Time & Part Time
Duration	3- 6 Years (Full-Time), 4 - 8 Years (Part-Time)
Course Location	i-CATS University College, Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Intakes	January, March, and August
Fees Programme	Local : RM 3,000 per Year (Full-Time), RM 2,500 per Year (Part-Time) International : RM 3,500 per Year (Full-Time)

Career Opportunities

The PhD in Economics programme is intended for administrators, managers, economics or business eachers, executives, teaching-learning entrepreneurs, lecturers in higher learning institutions, researchers, consultants, trainers, and anyone interested to learn and create better business models in urban and rural communities.

Entry Requirements

A master’s degree in education or related fields accepted by the University Senate; or
Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the University.
For international students, a minimum IELTS Score of 5.5 or its equivalent (eg. TOEFL-525; TOEFL Computer Test-196; TOEFL internet Test 69-70 or MUET Band 3) is required.
Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related field with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
- Undergo internal assessment; and
- Any other requirements of the HEP.

The PhD in Economics is a research programme by thesis (dissertation). The PhD student/ candidate is placed under the supervision of an experienced member of academic staff or a supervisory panel. The planned activities or structure of the programme include:
• Student Progress Report which is done every semester until the student graduates
• Research Methodology Seminar and Presentation
• Three core courses:
a. Economics Decision in Business
b. Managerial Business Analytics
c. Technopreneurship
• Proposal Defense
• Research Presentations at the Faculty
• Publish two (2) research papers in conference/journal relevant to the field
• Thesis examination
• Viva-Voce or oral examination
• Submit final thesis for purpose of graduation

The Faculty and Centre of Graduate Studies will evaluate students’ achievement on a regular basis. Registered students are to produce theses that will be evaluated by the examiners and must defend their research findings in oral presentations/ examinations. A student who has satisfied the University Graduate Committee in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the PhD in Economics.