PhD in Management

The PhD in Management (by research) offered by the University of Geomatika Malaysia (UGM) is a fully research-based doctoral programme designed to develop advanced scholarly expertise in contemporary management disciplines. Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and recognised by the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) of Thailand, the qualification is also widely recognised internationally across most countries, enabling graduates to pursue global academic, professional, and leadership pathways.

Designed for completion within 24–36 months, the programme emphasises independent research, deep analytical capability, and original scholarly contribution. Learners undertake two audited doctoral modules

1. Doctoral Research Methodology

2. Doctoral Academic Writing

Followed by the development and completion of a doctoral thesis under close academic supervision.

Throughout the programme, doctoral candidates receive one-to-one supervision from international faculty supervisors. They also participate in doctoral colloquia, academic seminars, research workshops, and publication training, ensuring they build strong scholarly foundations and a publication-ready research portfolio.

UGM encourages candidates to pursue research across a wide range of management fields aligned with their professional or academic interests. Possible areas of research include:

• Healthcare Management

• Public Management & Governance ( include eGovernment)

• Innovation and Technology Management

• Engineering Management

• Education Management

• Financial Technology & Digital Finance

• Marketing Management & Consumer Behaviour

• Organizational Development & Change

• Human Resource Management & Leadership Studies

• Strategic Management & Corporate Policy

• Entrepreneurship & SME Development

• Supply Chain & Logistics Management

• Hospitality & Tourism Management

• International Business & Trade

• Digital Business, E-Commerce, and AI-Driven Management

• Sustainability, ESG, and Green Management

• Other related to management

This doctoral programme is ideal for:

• Academics and lecturers seeking advanced research credentials and academic career progression

• Senior managers, executives, and consultants aiming to contribute to industry knowledge and organisational transformation

• Policy makers and public sector leaders committed to evidence-based decision-making

• Scholars wishing to pursue internationally recognised research in specialised management fields

Graduates of the PhD in Management (by research) will have produced a substantial and original thesis that contributes to the body of knowledge, gained strong methodological and analytical expertise, and developed the competencies required for leadership in academia, research institutions, consulting firms, government agencies, and global industries.

This is a conventional program, the learner need to travel to Malaysia to activate the VISA/Student Pass. The minimum of time spending in Malaysia is at least 1 - 2 weeks of each year for the visa/student pass processing and onsite Seminar.