Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Healthcare Management
About
About
3 years (Full-time)
4 years (Part-time)
Establish a strong presence in the dynamic and ever-evolving healthcare industry with IMU’s Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management. This programme serves as a gateway for individuals to embark on a significant research project tailored to their professional aspirations. Participants will have the opportunity to share their expertise with fellow researchers and global audiences, extending their impact and influence within the field.
IMU provides access to international conferences and offers comprehensive research modules and micro-credentials to support academic publication. The programme covers a wide range of contemporary research areas in healthcare management, enabling students to expand their expertise and contribute to cross-disciplinary healthcare projects.
Through IMU’s extensive connections with domestic and international healthcare industries, students can engage in industry-driven research projects that align with real-world challenges. Additionally, the programme facilitates collaboration with renowned experts from well-established universities abroad or leading healthcare organisations as co-supervisors. Students also gain access to executive programmes at top international universities through the IMU Student Mobility Programme, further enhancing their academic and professional development.
Key facts
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 43,200 | MYR 84,300 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 43,200 | MYR 84,300 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 14,400 | MYR 28,100 |
Entry Requirements
Master’s Degree in relevant field that accepted by the University’s Senate; or
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree accepted by the University’s Senate; or
First Class Honour Degree in a relevant field that is accepted by the University’s Senate (direct entry).
English Proficiency Requirements:
For International Students
IELTS : Band score 6.0; or
TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 60; or
Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 169; or
Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 169; or
Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 169; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 59;
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
International students from countries in which English is the first language.
International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.
Curriculum
Research Methodology, Quantitative Analysis & Qualitative Analysis
Proposal Defense / IMUJC Approval:
Presentation of PhD research proposal at IMUJC ICL module 1 / Micro-Credential 1 (Optional)
Executive Programme (Optional):
External Executive Programme / Student Mobility / International Conference ICL module 2 / Micro-Credential 2
Data Collection & Thesis Preparation:
Data collection, Data Analysis & Thesis writing ICL module 3 / Micro-Credential 3 (Optional)
Viva Voce:
Thesis submission Proof of two (2) submitted papers to Scopus / ISI indexed journal (related to the topic of the research)