Research Programmes

The following lists our research programmes by Structure A (Research Mode):

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Holds a master’s degree from UMT or any other higher institutions recognized by the Senate, or a First Class bachelor’s degree or equivalent from UMT or any other higher institutions recognized by the Senate.
Master

Master of Science (MSc)

Holds a bachelor degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent from UMT or any other higher institutions recognized by the Senate.

Programme Duration

Duration of study for full-time and part-time students are as follows:

Programme Part Time Full Time
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Minimum : 4 semesters
Maximum : 10 semesters		 Minimum : 6 semesters
Maximum : 14 semesters
Master of Science (MSc) Minimum : 2 semesters
Maximum : 6 semesters		 Minimum : 4 semesters
Maximum : 10 semesters

Research Specializations

The School is committed to become an excellent research cluster that continually strengthens UMT’s research community. In addition, we are sharing our research findings with relevant agencies and community to encourage knowledge transfer between academia, industry and community. Our academicians have specializations in the following fields of research:*

Accounting

Auditing, Management Accounting, Corporate Governance, Financial Accounting, Environmental Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Accounting Information System.

Finance

Investment, International Finance, Personal Finance, Islamic Finance, Corporate Finance.


Management

Human Resource Management, Educational Leadership Management, Operations Management, Organizational Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Law.

Marketing

Retailing, Service Marketing, Social Marketing, Consumer Behavior.

Tourism

Tourism Management, Tourism Services, Island and Peripheral Tourism, Environmental/Eco-Tourism, Tourism Policy and Planning

*Contact your potential supervisors now for your PhD / MSc studies, according to their area of research expertise.