The Master of Philosophy in Management is designed for graduates who wish to undertake independent research in management and business disciplines while developing advanced analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.

Key Reasons to Choose This Programme

• Research-intensive programme supervised by experienced academic researchers.
• Opportunity to investigate contemporary management and business challenges.
• Flexible full-time and part-time study options.
• Access to modern research facilities, digital databases, and academic resources.
• Strong links with industry and collaborative research opportunities.
• Excellent preparation for doctoral (PhD) studies.
• Multicultural research environment with students from over 130 countries.
• Opportunity to publish research findings in conferences and academic journals. 

Programme Structure

The programme follows an independent research format.

Research Components

• Research Proposal
• Literature Review
• Research Methodology
• Data Collection
• Quantitative and/or Qualitative Data Analysis
• Thesis Preparation
• Thesis Submission
• Viva Voce (where applicable)

Research Areas / Disciplines

Depending on supervisor expertise and research availability, students may specialise in areas such as:

• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
• Digital Business
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Leadership Studies
• Sustainability and Corporate Governance
• Business Analytics
• Technology Management

Programme Highlights

• Ranked among the Top 2% of Universities Worldwide
• Malaysia's Premier Digital Tech University
• Research-based postgraduate qualification
• Multiple intakes each year
• Individual supervision by experienced academics
• Flexible full-time and part-time study modes
• Access to extensive digital research resources
• Strong industry engagement and research collaborations
• Excellent preparation for doctoral (PhD) studies
• International research community with students from over 130 countries

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers such as:

• Management Researcher
• Business Consultant
• Corporate Strategy Manager
• Management Consultant
• Human Resource Consultant
• Business Development Manager
• Innovation Manager
• Organisational Development Specialist
• Policy Analyst
• University Lecturer (subject to further qualifications)
• Research Officer
• Project Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Doctoral (PhD) Candidate

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students are generally required to:

1. Receive an official Offer Letter from APU.
2. Accept the offer and pay the required initial fees.
3. Apply for a Malaysian Student Pass through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) with APU's assistance.
4. Submit passport copies, academic transcripts, English language results, passport-sized photographs, and other required supporting documents.
5. Complete the required medical examination before or after arrival in Malaysia.
6. Obtain a valid Student Pass before commencing research.

Latest Updates (2026)

• Multiple research intakes are available in August, September, October, November, and December 2026.
• Students benefit from enhanced research support, digital library resources, and industry collaboration opportunities.
• Research candidates are encouraged to publish their work in conferences and peer-reviewed journals while completing their degree.
• The programme continues to follow the latest Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) standards for research-based postgraduate education. 

Special Requirements

Applicants should note the following:

• A relevant academic background in management or a related discipline is normally required.
• Students must develop a viable research proposal aligned with APU's research expertise.
• Regular meetings with the appointed supervisor and satisfactory research progress are mandatory.
• Successful completion requires submission of an original research thesis and successful examination (including viva voce where applicable).