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Doctor of Philosophy in Management (ODL) - 100% Online

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) receives perfect 5-Stars on Online Learning in the latest QS Stars Rating System

Specialist Doctoral Topics for Supervision

  • Strategy of Multinational Corporations
  • Strategic Framework for SDG6 Adoption - Malaysian In-Bound Technology Transfer Model
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Business Innovation
  • Digital Transformations
  • Green Business and Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organisation Behaviour
  • Public Administration
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Work Quality
  • Strategic Management
  • Supply Chain Operation Management
  • Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Digital Marketing
  • International Entrepreneurship
  • Sustainable Development

You may also refer to the list of PhD Titles available at our PhD Title Bank, in which you will be guided and mentored by our senior academicians in completing your PhD Research Paper.


You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under PhD in Management and Doctor of Philosophy in Management will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

Full time:
3-5 years

Part time :
4-6 years

Malaysian Fees:
RM 38, 500.00

International Fees:
RM 38, 500.00

Total: Malaysian - RM 38,500 | International - RM 38,500

ODL - Fully Online Full-time & Part-time
• 02 Apr 2024
• 07 May 2024
• 04 Jun 2024
• 02 Jul 2024
• 06 Aug 2024
• 03 Sep 2024
• 01 Oct 2024
• 05 Nov 2024
• 03 Dec 2024

Asia Pacific University, Malaysia

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
• A Masters degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate

• Other qualifications equivalent to a Masters degree that are accepted by the APU Senate
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).


ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • IELTS 6.0

Application Process

Ideally, student works with potential supervisors to develop proposal.



  • The ODL (Open & Distance Learning) PhD programmes are designed to address the theoretical, practical and scientific skills and contribute towards new and meaningful knowledge in their field of expertise.
  • ODL allows students to learn anytime, anywhere at their own pace - this power of freedom has ignited more interest & excitement in learning.
  • Students will reinforce their independent learning skills, as well as demonstrate their ability to produce a professional document.
  • The supervision and monitoring will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and Moodle.
  • There is an option to undertake additional research workshops organised jointly by Graduate School of Technology and Graduate School of Business.
  • Students must participate in online research seminars/colloquiums/conferences.
  • For PhD in Computing/ Technology, students are required to publish 1 journal article (indexed) as a requirement for the PhD award.
  • Assessment of the fundamental knowledge is carried out through assessment of the students’ performance based on oral and written assessment. The final assessment is the viva voce and the dissertation.
  • Open Distance Learning (ODL) PhD students at APU will need to take the Research Methods Modules and subsequently produce the Dissertation. .