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AHIBSDBA & PhD Program Briefing
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What if you have questions?
• Refer to information on SPS website http://sps.utm.my/resources/
• Refer to AHIBS websitehttp://business.utm.my/phd-dba/
Refer to AMD websitehttp://academicmanagement.utm.my
• Contact AHIBS academic teamEmail to [email protected] OR call at +603 21805022/
5023
Academic team (MBA, DBA & PhD):
AP Dr. Rohaida (TDA) - [email protected]; 013-513 1908
Dr. Nazimah (Director)- [email protected]; 011-52146449
AP Dr. Farzana (PhD coordinator) - [email protected]
Dr. Theresa (DBA coordinator) - [email protected]
Dr. Obed (BRP coordinator) - [email protected]
Datin Huzaimah - [email protected]
Pn. Norharyani - [email protected]
Pn. Noor Aishah - [email protected]
Pn. Siti Razimah - [email protected]
Pn. Nurhafizah - [email protected]
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Contact Info
• Pn Siti Razimah
• Phone: 032180-5020
• Email: [email protected]
LR&CD by Dr Farzana Quoquab 5
• Pn Norharyain – Asst Registrar (Academic)
• Phone: 032180-5032
• Email: [email protected]
AP Dr. Farzana Quoquab – PhD Coordinator Phone: 03-2180-5049
email: [email protected]
• Dr Theresa Ho – DBA Coordinator
• Phone: 032180-5046
• Email: [email protected]
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For further
information…
• Refer to information on SPS website http://sps.utm.my/resources/
• Refer to AHIBS websitehttp://business.utm.my/
Lastly,
Contact AHIBS academic teamemail to [email protected]
call at +603 21805022/5023
• Academic rules & regulations:
• http://sps.utm.my/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Playbook-PG-Students-Vol-2-2018.pdf
• Resource for current students:
• http://sps.utm.my/resource-current-student/
Academic Rules & Regulations
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DBA & PhD Program Structure
Duration of Study
PhD & DBA
Status/
DurationYear Semester
Min Max Min Max
Full-Time 3 8 6 16
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Charges for additional semester(s)
• If you exceed the minimum period, every
semester you will be charged:
PhD> 6 sem
DBAP1 > 6 semP2 > 8 sem
Local Int Local Int
P1 2,435 6,010 2,935 7,260
P2 - - 1,935 -
P2 – max of 12 credits
per semester
DBA Program
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PLO1Advanced
knowledgeCritique theories and concepts in business administration
PLO2 Research skillsDemonstrate mastery research skills related to industrial-based issues with minimal supervision
PLO3Critical thinking &
problem solving
Refine theories and concepts in the business environment
decision making process using scientific and critical thinking
skills
PLO4Ethics, values,
professionalism
Integrate professional ethics in research and demonstrate
socially responsible behaviour related to organizational
management
PLO5 Communication Evaluate situations and react effectively and responsibly in
intellectual discourse and in scholarly publications
PLO6 Lifelong learning Analyse and adapt advanced business knowledge independently and effectively through innovative research
PLO8 Team working Display the ability to work effectively in a team
PLO9 Leadership Demonstrate leadership qualities in the business
environment
PLO11Managerial &
entrepreneurial
Strategize opportunities for organizations through
enterprising initiatives
DBA - Program Learning Outcomes
COURSES NAME CODE CREDIT
PROGRAM CORE (18 credits)
Advanced Technology Management and Innovation PBSA1123 3
Marketing Innovation PBSA1333 3
Accounting and Finance for Decision Making PBSA1423 3
Research and Development Management PBSA1133 3
Business Innovation and Growth Strategy PBSA2243 3
Independent Study Project PBSA2013 3
RESEARCH SKILLS (9 credits)
Literature Review and Conceptual Design PBSA1713 3
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis PBSA1723 3
Research Methods for Business PBSA1733 3
CONCENTRATION - BUSINESS INNOVATION (Choose 4 only) (12 credits)
Doctoral Seminar in Digital Marketing PBSA2323 3
Doctoral Seminar in Innovation and Strategic Change PBSA2253 3
Doctoral Seminar in Exploring Opportunities for Social Responsibility and Sustainability
PBSA2333 3
Doctoral Seminar in Work, Technology and Organization PBSA2163 3
Doctoral Seminar in Knowledge Management PBSA2173 3
Doctoral Seminar in Creativity and Innovation PBSA2133 3
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DISSERTATION (40 credits)
Research (approximately 40,000 to 50,000 words) PBSA2010 40
UNIVERSITY GENERAL ELECTIVE (3 credit)
Organizational Behavior and Development UBSE1123 3
TOTAL CREDITS 82
Course Code for DBA
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TENTATIVE CLASS OFFERING SEMESTER I, 2018/2019
- SEMESTER II, 2020/2021
ASSESSMENT/ GRADING
SYSTEM FOR MBA, DBA &
PhD
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ACADEMIC STANDING FOR DBA TAUGHT COURSES
MARKS GRADE POINTS LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT90 - 100 A+ 4.00
EXCELLENT PASS80 - 89 A 4.00
75 - 79 A- 3.67
70 - 74 B+ 3.33GOOD PASS
65 – 69 B 3.00
60 – 64 B- 2.67 PASS
55 – 59 C+ 2.33
FAIL
50 – 54 C 2.00
45 – 49 C- 1.67
40 – 44 D+ 1.33
35 - 39 D 1.00
30 – 34 D- 0.67
00 - 29 E 0.0
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DBA PROGRAMME
• Duration of Study
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Full Time
Minimum: 3 years
Maximum: 8 years
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DBA PROGRAMME
• Program Core (18 credits)
• Research Skills (9 credits)
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Advanced Technology Management and Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
Research and Development Management
Business Innovation and Growth Strategy
Independent Study Project
Literature Review and Conceptual Design
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
Research Methods for Business
DBA PROGRAMME
• Concentration – Business Innovation (Choose 4 only) (12 credits)
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Doctoral Seminar in Digital Marketing
Doctoral Seminar in Innovation and Strategic Change
Doctoral Seminar in Exploring Opportunities for Social Responsibility and
Sustainability
Doctoral Seminar in Work, Technology and Organization
Doctoral Seminar in Knowledge Management
Doctoral Seminar in Creativity and Innovation
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Global Issues Seminar
Science and Social Development Philosophy
Dynamics of Leadership
Malaysian Society and Culture
Organizational Behavior and Development
IT Project Management
DBA PROGRAMME
• Dissertation Dissertation (approximately 40,000 to 50,000 words)
• University General Elective (Choose 1 only)
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Dissertation
One of the requirements for graduation
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DBA Research Focus
• Industry based
• Practical oriented
• Focuses on solving
issues faced by
organizations/industry.
• Dissertation title:
– http://sps.utm.my/sps/images/academicresour
ces/thesis_title.pdf
– Must not be more than 15 words (excluding
“in”, “the”, “of” and alike)
Dissertation
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Length:
• The minimum length of a DBA dissertation
can be 40,000 words which is equivalent to
160 pages. Maximum number of pages for a
dissertation is as follows:
• Text only: 50,000 words (160 to 200
pages; text only - without references and
appendices)
• Total: 62,500 words (160 to 250 pages;
total - including references and appendices)
GRADUATE ON TIME (GOT)SEMESTER NUMBER OF COURSES TOTAL
CREDITS
1 Four (4) (including LRCD) 12
2 Four (4) 12
3 Four (4) 12
4 Two (2)Including Independent Study Project (Proposal Defence)
6 42
5 Dissertation406 Dissertation
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Note: Research Skills
1. LRCD
2. RM
3. Q&QStart your Research right from Semester 1 !!!
Get a supervisor (latest by Semester 2)
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TENTATIVE CLASS OFFERING SEMESTER 1, 2018/2019
- SEMESTER 2, 2020/2021
DBA & PhD MANUAL
• http://business.utm.my/phd-dba/
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DBA MANUAL
RESEARCH
PROGRAMMESDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
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• Download UTM thesis manual:
• http://sps.utm.my/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Thesis-Preparation-05082018.pdf
PhD
Structure
ThesisResearch
Skills(3 credits)
Res
ea
rch
Are
as
• Management/Human Capital
• Marketing/Entrepreneurship
• Technology/Economics/Law
• Accounting/Finance
University General Elective (3 credits)
• Not more than
300 pages• Research
Methodology
4 main areas
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SOME IMPORTANT TERMS
REGARDING COURSE STATUS
*Course Status
• “HS” (Hadir Sahaja)
- attendance (80% - contact hours)
• A student may withdraw (TD) any course
registered in the current semester within the
prescribed duration subject to the minimum
credits (3 credits).
• A student who withdraws (TD) ALL courses will
be given a deferment of the study.
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ACADEMIC STANDING FOR RESEARCH
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EVALUATION OF PROGRESS
REPORT
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ACADEMIC STANDING FOR RESEARCH
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• Twice consecutive TM, you will be terminated
• You must achieve MM status before the end of
maximum study period to qualify for the degree
FULL TIME
SEMESTER OF PROGRAM CODE
Semester 1 PBSA1100
Semester 2 PBSA1200
Semester 3 PBSA2100
Semester 4 PBSA2200
Semester 5 PBSA3100
Semester 6 PBSA3200
Semester 7 PBSA4100
Semester 8 PBSA4200
Semester 9 PBSA5100
Semester 10 PBSA5200
Semester 11 PBSA6100
Semester 12 PBSA6200
Semester 13 PBSA7100
Semester 14 PBSA7200
Semester 15 PBSA8100
Semester 16 PBSA8200
Course Code for PhD
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NAME OF COURSE COURSE CODE SECTION STATUSResearch
MethodologyUBSP0010 01 HW
**Organization
Behavior &
DevelopmentUBSE1123 01 -
COMPULSORYCOURSES**Kindly refer to MBA class schedule at business.utm.my for more details.
Note: 6-16 Semester (Full Time)
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• Academic Calendar• Course Registration• Pay your Fees• Progress Report for Research (Research Students)• Complete and Attend Examination for Coursework
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Things to REMEMBER!!
▶ Main Supervisor from University’s Academic Staffs (Graduate Staff/faculty)
▶ Co-supervisor from University’s Graduate Staffs OR Outside the University
▶ Supervision schedules arranged between supervisors and students (Log Book from GSMS)
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SUPERVISION
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Register Research Courses Every
Semester
Make sure that there is no
outstanding fee every semester
Submit progress report to
supervisor every semester
Schedule a meeting with a
Supervisor
Comply all the Post Graduate
Rules & Regulation for
Graduation
Make a plan for the research progress
Have a professional
relationship with Supervisor
Produce Publication
Practice a good research ethics
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RESEARCH STUDENT ROLES
& RESPONSIBILITIES
RegisterResearch Under
SupervisionProgress Report Every Semester
Proposal Presentation &
Evaluation
Notification of Thesis
Submission (3 Month)
Appointment of Examiner (JAPSU)
Thesis Submission for Examination
VIVA - VOCE
Correction ResubmissionSub - Senate Committee
Approval (JKTS)
Senate Committee
(Graduation)
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RESEARCH STUDENT
PATHWAY !
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GRADUATE ON TIME (GOT) PATH
(i) Class
√ University Course
(ii) Research
√ Literature Review
(iii) Structured Course
√ PGSS Structured Course I
(iv) Publications
NIL
(v) Progress Report
(i) Class
√ Research Methodology course
(ii) Research
√ Problem Statement, Gaps and Contributions, Methodology
(iii) Publications
√ Systematic Review Paper
(iv) Progress Report
(i) Research
√ Proposal Defense
(ii) Structured Course
√ PGSS Structured Course II
(iii) Publications
√ Conceptual Paper
(iv) Progress Report
(i) Research
√ Data Collection/
Experiment
(ii) Publications
√ Research notes/ Mini Project
(iii) Progress Report
(
(i) Research
√ Data Analysis and Conclusion, NHT
(ii) Structured Course
√ PGSS Structured Course V
(iii) Publications
√ Full Length Paper
(iv) Progress Report
(i) Research
√ Thesis submission; Filling of IP or copyright
(ii) Publications
√ Full Length Paper
(iii) Progress Report
▶ Progress report MUST BE SUBMITTED EVERY SEMESTER by
ONLINE.
▶ Go to http://spsapp3.utm.my:8080/gsmsv21/portal/index.jsp
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PROGRESS
REPORT
Click on Student
UTM and click
LOGIN
1. Click On Student UTM
2. Click Login
3. Insert your ACID
username
4. Click Login
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5. Click on Research Tab
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Cont..
LOG BOOK
1ST ASSESSMENT
PROPOSAL
DEFENSE
PROGRESS REPORT
6. Find Log Book or
Progress Report and
proceed with the
process
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EVALUATION OF PROGRESS
REPORT
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PROGRAMME SEMESTER OF STUDY
MASTERS 1 or 2
DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY3
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1ST ASSESSMENT FOR RESEARCH
STUDENT (Proposal Defense- PD)
Have to complete the two required courses (Research Methodology and
1 University Elective) before PD
PD - compulsory in 3rd semester
▶ Continuous Assessment consist of◦ Research Progress Report for every semester
◦ Continuous Achievement⚫ Satisfactory (MM) – KB
⚫ Unsatisfactory (TM) – KS
⚫ Fail (GG) - KG
▶ First Assessment ◦ Proposal Presentation/Defense
▶ Final Evaluation◦ VIVA (Oral Examination) – End of Study Period
▶ Achievement of Final Evaluation◦ Pass with Correction (minor/major)
◦ Not awarded (Lower Degree)
◦ Fail
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CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT / FINAL
ASSESSMENT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
FOR RESEARCH
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SUPERVISOR NOMINATES
EXAMINERS
NOTICE INITIATED BY
STUDENTS VIA GSMS
MEETING AT THE FACULTY
LEVEL
MEETING AT THE UNIVERSITY
LEVEL
APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS
BY UNIVERSITY OR FACULTY
WHAT?
• Notification for student to
submit a thesis for viva-
voce.
WHEN?
• 3 months (min) before
submit a thesis.
• Minimum thesis notification
for Master in semester 2 and
for PHD in semester 5.
HOW?
• Through GSMS System
NHT* NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUBMIT
THESIS
▶ “Taught Course and Research Study” refers to
postgraduate studies implemented by a combination
of taught course and research.
▶ One of the requirement for graduation (Taught
Course and Research Study programme).
▶ The research component (dissertation) is
normally carried out after completed all taught
courses required by the curriculum of the
program
▶ Supervised by at least ONE of the graduate staff.
▶ Thesis = Full Research
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DISSERTATION vs
THESIS
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Supervisor Approval Thesis is
ready to be evaluated
Fulfill the Post Graduate Academic Rules & Regulation
Format of the thesis must follow
UTM Thesis Manual
(2018 Edition)
Plagiarism check Verification
Complete all the required forms
Guidelines & Forms can be downloaded at www.sps.utm.my
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THESIS SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
FOR EXAMINATION
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THESIS
SUBMISSION
Level of
StudyPublication Requirement
Doctor of
Philosophy
A doctoral candidate may submit his/her
thesis for viva-voce provided that he/she
produced at least one (1) indexed journal
article or (2) indexed conference
proceedings accepted or published in
SCOPUS/ERA or WOS.
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VIVA – VOCE
ORAL
EXAMINATION
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ORAL (VIVA VOCE) EXAMINATION FEES FOR
DOCTORAL DEGREE AND MASTER (RESEARCH)
• The fee is applicable to Master by Research and
Doctoral candidate
• This fee should be paid before candidates submitted
their thesis for the purpose of examination.
• The fees for oral (viva voce) examination are as
follows;PROGRAMME VIVA FEES
Doctoral Degree RM 2,500.00
Master (Research) RM 1,500.00
REVIVA PhD – RM 2,000
MPhill – RM 1,000
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PLAGIARISM CHECK REQUIREMENT
Senate University
only allow ≤ 20%
Similarity Index
SAY NO TO PLAGIARISM
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▶ Plagiarism check will be exercised in all courses
in the program (assignments, tests, exams,
graduate project, etc.)
▶ For DBA, Course lecturers will set up the Turnitin
software account and provide you with the
password to check your work.
▶ For PhD proposal defense you can obtain it
from AHIBS office.
▶ Should not exceed 20%.
Turnitnin
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Literature Review Workshop by AP Dr
Farzana Quoquab
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RESEARCH ASSESSMENTTHESIS/DISSERTATION EXAMINATION
• WITHOUT CORRECTIONA
• MINOR CORRECTIONB1
• SUBSTANTIAL CORRECTIONB2
• MAJOR CORRECTIONC
• LOWER DEGREED
• FAILE
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a • Three (3) Weeks
b1 • Three (3) Months
b2 • Six (6) Months
c1 • Twelve (12) Months
c2 • Twelve (12) Months
d • To Be Awarded a Lower Degree
e • Not Awarded a Degree
Doctoral Degree & DBA dissertation
RESEARCH ASSESSMENTVIVA VOCE EXAMINATION: Duration of Correction
▶ Get opinion from supervisor or faculty
◦ try to solve at the faculty level first
▶ Send appeal letter to faculty or SPS within 14 days after
approval from the Senate Standing Committee for
Examination or Examination Results and before the
Senate meeting on the results.
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APPEAL AGAINST
RE-ASSESSMENT/EXAMINATION
RESULTS
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▶ A student is only qualified to be awarded a postgraduate degree/diploma/certificate after fulfilling the following conditions:
a) Obtained the total Credits for Graduation as determined by the curriculum of the program with academic standing of Good Pass (KB);
b) Pass all the courses required by the program and pass thesis/dissertation (if required);
c) Paid all fees;
d) Fulfilled other requirements that
stated in Postgraduate Academic
Rules and Regulations
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GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
DBA Work schedule
INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT – PBSA 2013
ACTIVITIES TENTATIVE DATES
Submission Proposal Defense Notification (GSMS:
Online)24thJan. 2019 – 16th Mar. 2019
Final date for submission of Proposal(Chapter 1 – 3) 14th May 2019
Proposal Defense Period 27thMay 2019 – 14th June 2019
DISSERTATION
ACTIVITIES TENTATIVE DATES
Submission of Progress Report by student 31stMar 2019 – 29thApril 2019
Presentation of Research Progress by students 15th May 2019 – 26th May 2019
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DBA Work schedule
ITEM ACTIVITIES TENTATIVE DATES
1.Submission Proposal Defense Notification
(GSMS: Online)24th Jan 2019 – 16st Mar. 2019
2.Final date for Submission of Proposal
(Chapter 1 – 3)14th May 2019
3. Proposal Defense Period 27thMay 2019 – 14th June 2019
4. Submission of Progress Report by student 31thMar 2019 – 29thApril 2019
FINANCIAL
AID
SCHEMES
FOR
GRADUATE
STUDENTS
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Company Logo
SCHEME 1 : UTM Zamalah for Doctoral degree programmes
SCHEME 2 : Ainuddin Wahid Scholarship
SCHEME 3 : International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF) for
Doctoral degree programmes
SCHEME 4 : UTM National Postgraduate Fund
SCHEME 5 : UTM Postgraduate Excellence
Scholarship
UTM SCHOLARSHIP
*Subject to the availability of the
allocation
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UTM SCHOLARSHIP
• ZAMALAH• Doctoral
• Malaysian Citizen
• Registered as a full-time PhD/Master by research student at the university.
• Not currently working or receiving any form of financial aid from other sources.
• 35 years old and below
• The award covers tuition fees and monthly allowances
• AINUDDIN WAHID SCHOLARSHIP• MALAYSIAN
• Registered as full-time PhD student at the University
• Registered as full-time PhD student at the University
• Below 35 years old
• MUET OR IELTS 6.5 atau TOEFL≥ 600/TOEFL iBT ≥ 85.
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UTM SCHOLARSHIP
• INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP• A non-citizen of Malaysia
• Registered as a full-time PhD student at the University
• Not currently working or receiving any form of financial aid from other sources
• The award covers tuition fees only
• UTM NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE FUND• MALAYSIAN
• Registered as a full-time PhD & Master student at the University
• With good publication record• (for 2nd Semester and above student)
• Maintain the MM for current semester
• PhD• 1 – 6 semester• Master• 1 – 4 semester
• Not currently working or receiving any form of financial aid from other sources
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UTM SCHOLARSHIP
• UTM POSTGRADUATE EXCELLENCE• SCHOLARSHIP• Malaysian
• Registered as full-time PhD student at the University
• This offer valid for student who submit Thesis for VIVA between 25 – 34 month of their studies
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PUBLICATION INCENTIVE
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
RM 500.00 RM 400.00 RM 300.00 RM 200.00
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GRADUATE FACILITIES !
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• Graduate Computer Lab
• Graduate Thesis Room
• Graduate Workspace• i) UTM Johor Baharu• ii) UTM Kuala Lumpur
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GRADUATE FACILITIES
Free Usage
(Only pay RM100.00 for the deposit and it is refundable once the student return back the key)
Water Dispenser
Provided and
Free Internet Connection
Peaceful and Suitable Environment for Postgraduate Students
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UTMKL POSTGRADUATE
WORKSPACE
BLOCK J4
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UTMJB: NEW G07 & G08 WORKSPACE
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ENJOY YOUR LIFE AT AZMAN HASHIM
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Thank You