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Doctor of Philosophy (Entrepreneurship)

Overview

This PhD program in Entrepreneurship is a rigorous and comprehensive academic endeavour aimed at fostering advanced research, critical thinking, and innovative problem-solving skills in entrepreneurship. The program is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, methodological tools, and practical insights necessary to make significant contributions to both academia and entrepreneurial practice.

Programme Details

Program Duration

Fulltime: Minimum 3 years
Part-time: Minimum 4 years

Credit Hours

N/A

Mode of Study

Full-Time & Part-Time

MQF Level

8

Entry Requirements

A Master's degree in Entrepreneurship as accepted by the HEP Senate; or

• A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having related working experience and rigorous internal assessment; or

• A Master's degree in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; or

• Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Master's degree recognised by the Malaysian Government.


Notes:

* The HEP can take excellent Bachelor’s Degree graduates for direct admission to Doctoral Degree by Research programme with the following conditions:

i. Students have first class Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification; or

ii. Students have obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent from either an academic or TVET programme; and

iii. Evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; and

iv. Approved by the HEP Senate and accepted as a candidate for the Doctoral Degree programme. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.


English Competency Requirement for International Students:

Achieve a minimum Band 4 in MUET or Equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2)

Subjects Offered

  • Courses:
    1. Business Research Methods and Application
    2. Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship
  • Thesis

Career Prospects

Entrepreneurial Research Analyst

Cooperative Board Member

Business Development Manager

Lecturer

Start-up Founder/Co-Founder

Why Choose UKKM?

Malaysia’s First Cooperative-Focused Diploma

Specially designed to equip students with entrepreneurial and cooperative management skills, making it unique compared to general business diplomas.

Industry-Driven Curriculum

Courses are developed in collaboration with IKMa and KUSKOP, ensuring students gain practical knowledge aligned with real cooperative and business needs.

Strong Career Pathways

Graduates are prepared for multiple career options—from entrepreneurs to cooperative management roles—supported by Malaysia’s growing cooperative sector.

Hands-On Experience

The programme includes industrial training and applied projects, giving students direct exposure to business operations and cooperative enterprises before graduation.

For more informations

Apply Now and be part of Malaysia’s next generation of cooperative entrepreneurs! Contact us on Whatsapp now for more informations.  

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