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Doctor of Philosophy Programmes
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APU offers the following Doctor of Philosophy programmes, which are as follows:
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES |
Why Our APU PhD By Research Programme?
- You will be assigned to a group of highly qualified supervisors.
- Wide range of latest research areas in the fields of computing and business administration areas.
- We have our regular research workshops, colloquium and seminars facilitated by local and international academicians and professionals.
- Comprehensive Student Support Services.
- Resourceful online databases.
Programme Structure:
Application Process
Ideally, student works with potential supervisors to develop proposal.
Duration for PhD:
The duration of the PhD is as follows:
| Duration | Full Time | Part Time |
| No of years | 3 years | 4 years |
The minimum and maximum duration of the PhD programme are as follows:
| Study Mode | Normal Minimum Period* | Normal Maximum Period** |
| Full Time | 2 years | 5 years |
| Part Time | 3 years | 6 years |
*Completion of studies is subject to approval from the Senate
**Candidates with Extenuating Circumstances may apply for approval to extend the duration of study
Students are required to enrol in the Research Methods module to fill the gaps in research skills.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- 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
- Minimum English language requirements of IELTS 6.5.
Academic Research
Learning is a continuous journey where we keep abreast with the latest knowledge in a variety of fields. Our staff and students publish papers and present them at conferences worldwide. Some of the key areas of research include:
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