Centre for Graduate Studies

Duration of StudyThe PhD takes 4 academic years (12 semesters) while the Master’s Degree takes 2 academic years (6 semesters), excluding Master of Human Resource Management which is takes a minimum of 12/3

academic years (5 semesters) to complete.

Financial Sources• Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF), Account 2 • Study Loan from banks• Easy and Flexible Installment Scheme (0% Interest Rate)

ApplicationApplication is open throughout the year for all programmes. However, intakes are on a semester basis in January, May and September.

Application Procedures1) Complete the OUM application form (application form can be

obtained from OUM website)2) Enclose the following: • Processing fees of RM50 in the form of bank draft or postal

order made payable to UNITEM Sdn. Bhd. •1setofcertifiedICcopy,allacademiccertificatesand

transcripts • 1 RM0.30 stamp3) Applicants are encouraged to apply online @ www.oum.edu.my

Entry RequirementsDoctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)• Master’s Degree in the areas of Business Administration,

Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Commerce or its equivalent

Master of Business Administration /Master of Management / Master of Human Resource Management• BachelorDegreewithHonoursorequivalentinanyfieldofstudy, OR• BachelorDegreewithoutHonoursinanyfieldofstudywithat

least 2 years relevant work experience OR• Open Entry

Master of Science (Business Administration)• Bachelor Degree with Honours in the areas of Business

Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Commerce or its equivalent

OR

• Bachelor Degree without Honours in the areas of Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or Commerce with at least 2 years work experience

Open Entry• Must have STPM (1 principle) or Diploma and 35 years old on

1st January of year applied

Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) (PhDBA) KPT/JPS (KA5905) 4/10

Master of Business Administration (MBA) KP/JPS (A1273) 4/10

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) KPT/JPS (KA9398) 10/13

Master of Management (MM) KP/JPS (A1271) 4/10

Master of Science (Business Administration) (MSCBA) KPT/JPS (KA5739) 3/10

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OUM LEARNING METHODOLOGYLearners choose the nearest location as their learning

centres and the number of subjects per semester. We offer a flexible blended mode of learning.

FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTIONFace-to-face tutorial sessions

are conducted at Learning Centres during weekends or after office hours.

SELF-MANAGED LEARNINGWhere learners study independently according to their time availability.

ON-LINE LEARNINGElectronic communication tools such

as e-mail, bulletin board and chat rooms are provided to facilitate interaction

among learners, tutors and facilitators.

(AllinformationcorrectasofJanuary2009)

Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)Programme StructureThe Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) programme is a postgraduate research degree, which is purely by preparing and completing a research thesis.

This programme comprises of three parts:• Part I Compulsory Core Courses • Part II Research • Part III Thesis Examination

Part I: Each candidate will be required to take the following courses:a) Research Methodology in Business Administration 3 Creditsb) Seminar in Management OR Seminar in Marketing OR Seminar in Finance OR Seminar in Economics* 3 Credits

Candidate can also take additional courses in the following areas:a) Advanced Doctoral Seminar in Management OR Advanced Doctoral in Marketing OR Advanced Doctoral in Finance OR Advanced Doctoral in Economics* 3 Creditsb) Applied Statistics 3 Creditsc) Multivariate Statistics 3 Creditsd) Non-Parametric Statistics 3 Creditse) Research Epistemology 3 Credits*Eachcandidatemustselectoneareaofstudy

Part II:Candidates will be conducting the research and prepare the thesis through self managed learning and / or independent study under the guidance of one supervisor assigned by OUM. Each candidate must meet the assigned supervisor at least 4 times in each semester before he / she can progress in the subsequent semester.Areas of specialisations in research:• Management Human Resource, Organisational Behaviour, Strategy, Ethics, etc• Marketing Service, Consumer Behaviour, Strategy, etc• Finance Investment, Banking, Portfolio Management, etc• Economics Industrial Economics, Development, etc

Part III:In this part, the candidate has completed the thesis and is ready to submit for examination by OUM. An internal examiner and one external examiner will be appointed to assess the Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) thesis and the candidate will be examined in the ‘Viva Voce’ session organised by the Centre for Graduate Studies.

Master of Business AdministrationCore Courses • Managerial Economics • Organisation & Business Management • Accounting for Business Decision Making • Marketing Management • Managerial Finance • Business Law • Organisational Behaviour • Business Research Methods • Information Technology for Managers • Strategic Management

Specialisation (choose one) • Marketing Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Research, Service Marketing, Marketing Strategy• Finance Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Bank Management, Islamic Financial Management• Human Resource Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Management Human Resource Behaviour, Compensation Management• Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship, New Venture Development, Small Business Management, Enterprise Development • General Management Students can opt for General Management by registering a combination of electives from the four areas of specialisation listed above.• Islamic Finance Basic Concept in Islamic Finance, Islamic Financial Management, Islamic Financial System, Issues in Islamic FinanceProject Work • Project Work I • Project Work II

Master of Human Resource ManagementCore Courses • Human Resource Management • Organisational Behaviour • Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection • Training and Development • Organisational Development and Change • Career Development • Performance Management • Compensation Management • Industrial Relations • Occupational, Safety and Health • Cross Cultural Management and Diversity • Business Research Methods • Project I • Project II

Master of ManagementCore Courses • Managerial Economics • Marketing Management • Financial Management • Business Law • Information Technology for Managers • Strategic Management • Research Methods for Managers• Organisation & Business Management • Accounting for Business Recision Behaviour• Organisational Behaviour

Specialisation (choose one) • Marketing Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Research, Service Marketing, Marketing Strategy• Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship, New Venture Development, Small Business Management, Entreprise Development• Human Resource Industrial Relations, Human Resource Development, Management Human Resource Management, Compensation Management• General Management Students can opt for General Management by registering a combination of electives from the three areas of specialisation listed above.Project Work Project Work I, Project Work II

Master of Science (Business Administration) Programme StructureThe Master of Science (Business Administration) programme is a postgraduate research degree, which is purely by preparing and completing a research thesis.This programme comprises of three parts:• Part I Compulsory Core Courses • Part II Research • Part III Thesis Examination

Part I: Each candidate will be required to take the following courses:a) Business Research Methods 3 Creditsb) Seminar in Management OR Seminar in Marketing OR Seminar in Finance OR Seminar in Economics* 3 Credits*Eachcandidatemustselectoneareaofstudy

Candidates can also take additional courses in the following areas:a) Applied Statistics 3 Creditsb) Multivariate Statistics 3 Creditsc) Non-Parametric Statistics 3 Credits

Part II:Candidates will be conducting the research and prepare the thesis through self managed learning and or independent study under the guidance of one supervisor assigned by OUM to the candidate. Each candidate must meet the assigned supervisor at least 4 times in each semester before he / she can progress in the subsequent semester.

Areas of specialisations in research:• Management Human Resource, Organisational Behaviour, Strategy, Ethics, etc• Marketing Service, Consumer Behaviour, Strategy, etc• Finance Investment, Banking, Portfolio Management, etc• Economics Industrial Economics, Development, etc

Part III:The candidate has completed the thesis and ready to submit for examination by OUM. An internal examiner and one external examiner will be appointed to assess the Master of Science (Business Administration) thesis and the candidate will be examined in the ‘Viva Voce’ session organised by the Centre for Graduate Studies.

Established on August 10, 2000 Open University Malaysia (OUM) is the seventh private university in Malaysia. OUM leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities of its owners - a consortium of the 11 Malaysian public universities.

Striving on its motto of a “University For All” OUM subscribes to the philosophy that education should be made available to all, regardless of time, place and age.

Why study with us?OUM programmes are designed by experts from the industry, academia and professional bodies and are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), formerly known as National Accreditation Board (LAN).

AccessibilityAvailable anytime, anywhere and to anyone.

FlexibilityAdvantage of completing your study at your own pace.

AffordabilityReasonable fees payable by instalments. 10% discount upon full payment of semester course / tuition fees. 75% special fee reduction* scheme for physically disadvantaged and senior citizens.

*Subject to terms and conditions