Graduates may enter careers in academia, research or consulting as well as undertake specialist roles, for example (but not limited to) such as below:-

• Teacher
• Editor
• Market research analyst
• Technical writer
• Advertising manager
• Research associate
• Publisher
• Political analyst
• Human resources manager
• School principal
• Economist
• Business Consultant

Thesis
Students pursuing the PhD (Business) programme shall undertake an in-depth study on a particular research topic, the findings of which shall be submitted in the form of a thesis. The thesis must be defended in an oral examination, called  viva voce. 

Research Methodology 
In addition to the thesis component, students will be required to take Research Methodology to enhance their knowledge in research. 

Professional Development Activities
Candidates are also required to participate in academic activities, such as workshops, seminars, conferences and talks in various fields of study to enhance their knowledge, skills and experiences.

We have a team of dedicated Supervisors with expertise in areas of research including (but not limited to):

• Global Business 
• Transformative and/or digital Marketing 
• Energy and/or Green Finance 
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Digital Automation 
• Corporate Social Responsibility and/or ESG 
• Diversity and Inclusion 
• Modern workplace behaviour 
• Talent Management 
• Financial Reporting and Disclosure 

• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) in related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 as accepted by the University Senate; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of five years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the University Senate, subject to a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting 2.5 as accepted by the University Senate, subject to a minimum of five years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Univrsity Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.

IELTS: 6.0 or equivalent

Candidates are requested to send the completed application with the following supporting documents to Master of Philosophy at mphil@sunway.edu.my

1. Sunway postgraduate application form
2. A copy of National Identity Card (Malaysians only) or Passport (all pages for international students)
3. Certified copies of transcripts of Master’s and undergraduate degrees
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. IELTS score or its equivalent (if relevant)
6. Two (2) passport-sized photographs
7. Research proposal in softcopy 

Research proposal, which includes

• Working title
• Nature of the research that interest you and why; and 
• References to anything you have read relevant to this research area
• Word count: Maximum 1,000 words 

For more information, please email:

Programme Administrator
Priscilla Yeak
Email: priscillay@sunway.edu.my

Programme Administrator
Norhaniza Abdul Latiff
Email: norhanizal@sunway.edu.my

Programme Leader
Professor Yuka Fujimoto
Email: yukaf@sunway.edu.my