• If you are studying full-time, you are expected to complete the award in 36 months. The minimum period to receive this is award is 24 months and the maximum is 72 months. However, international candidates may only register as full-time students.
• If you are studying part-time, you are expected to complete the award in 48 months. The minimum period to receive this award on a part-time basis is 36 months and the maximum is 96 months.

• Young and energetic supervisors who have diverse expertise in the 8 field of research in the Faculty of Industrial Management.
• Can assist for students who have no basic business and management fundamental knowledge.
• Wide options for financial assistance.
• Opportunities to become research assistant.

We have 8 field of research, namely:

• Computing and Modeling
• Project Management
• Operation Management
• Finance and Accounting
• Business Management
• Strategy, Leadership and Governance
• Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneur

There is a general format in writing a mini research proposal. This is your opportunity to state your research objectives, to highlight your suitability for your PhD’s study. The proposal should be around 6-8 pages in length (including references) and follow the section headings below.

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Introduction/background
4. Research objectives
5. A brief literature
6. Proposed methodology
7. How will you analyze your findings
8. References

Yes, namely:

EPF Education Withdrawal Scheme (https://www.kwsp.gov.my/home)

• The withdrawal allows you to withdraw your savings from Account 2 to finance your education. You are eligible to apply if you fulfill the following requirements:

1. 1. A Malaysian citizen or
   2. A Permanent Residence or
   3. A Non-Malaysian citizen (Expatriate) who became a member of the EPF before 1st August 1998.

• You may apply for this withdrawal scheme to cover the programme fees for every semester or one academic year (one-time withdrawal in an academic year).

Dermasa Siswaza Bagi Melanjutkan Pelajaran Zakat Kedah (https://ips.ump.edu.my/images/Biasiswa/ZAKAT%20KEDAH.pdf)

Pinjaman Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang (https://ips.ump.edu.my/images/Biasiswa/PINJAMAN%20PENDIDIKAN%20KERAJAAN%20NEGERI%20PULAU%20PINANG.pdf)

Pinjaman & Biasiswa Negeri Selangor (https://ips.ump.edu.my/images/Biasiswa/Pinjaman%20&%20Biasiswa%20Negeri%20Selangor.pdf)

Pinjaman Yayasan Kelantan (https://ips.ump.edu.my/images/Biasiswa/Yayasan%20Kelantan%20-Yakin.pdf)

Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/biasiswa/)

The PTPTN Education Loan (https://www.ptptn.gov.my/)

Doctoral Research Scheme (DRS) (https://ips.ump.edu.my/index.php/en/academics/47-graduate-research-scheme-grs)

Grants offered by potential supervisors.

A student must have a Master’s Degree by Research or Master’s Degree by coursework with CPA of at least 3.00/4.00. In case, student does not meet this CPA, the student must meet the following conditions as shown:

CPA of 2.79 – 2.99

Working experience in related field – 5 years; OR

Grader B+ for any course to program that approve for Senate University; OR

Grade B+ for final year project

CPA of 2.50 – 2.74

Working experience in related field – 5 years; OR

Working experience in related field – 2 years; AND

2 academic publications (journals, not proceedings in related field); OR

Grade A for major or electives courses; OR

Grade A for coursework mode; or Pass for mixed mode in dissertation/project

Yes. All international students must at least meet one of the following requirements:

Students must have IELTS Band 6.0 OR MUET Band 4 OR TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT) 80