DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPARATIVE FINANCE

(R/343/8/0192) (MQA/FA7116) (08/27)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPARATIVE FINANCE

The programme has been designed to suit students who wish to enhance their knowledge and sharpen their skills as wisdom scholars, thinkers, professionals, and competent practitioners from comparative perspectives in the field of finance, banking, insurance, investments as well as accounting. The programme offers excellent environment for meaningful learning experience supported by outstanding expertise who had wide academic and professional experience.

Medium of Instruction

Malay & English

Programme Option

By Research

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT (LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL)

Entry Requirement
1. Master’s degree in finance, banking, insurance, or related field as accepted by the university Senate.
2. International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 6.5 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.
Note
1. There shall be no direct entry from bachelor’s degree level to Doctoral degree level.
2. However, candidates with bachelor’s degree qualification, registered for master’s degree by research programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to Doctoral degree programmes.
Application approval is subject to:
Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral degree level;
Rigorous internal assessment by the university; and
Approval by the university Senate

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

Category Minimum Maximum
Full Time
3 years
6 years
Part Time
4 years
8 years

FEES

Category Local Student International Student
Full Time
RM 32,250
RM 41,600
Part Time
RM 40,250
RM 51,600
  • Financial Management
  • Capital Markets and Investment Management
  • Financial Institutions, Markets, and Regulations
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Accounting Issues
  • Islamic Finance, Banking and Takaful
  • Personal Financial Planning and Wealth Management
  • Financial Economics Systems
  • International Trades and Financing
  • Financial Education
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Portfolio Management