PhD in Management

About the course

Doctoral program in management centred on independent, supervised research and a thesis. Builds expertise in theory development, research methods, and critical analysis of organisations. The PhD in Management (PhD / Doctoral) curriculum develops core academic skills, critical thinking, and discipline-specific foundations needed for progression into higher-level university study.

Career outcome

Leads to careers in academia, business research, and advanced consulting. Graduates may work in policy, strategy, organisational development, or university teaching and research roles.

Living Costs in Kuala Lumpur**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 10 - 14	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 1,876 - 2,481	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 1,086 - 1,436
Transportation (Daily) RM 5 - 6	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 294 - 388

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)