Study PhDs in Business and Management
in Malaysia.
MBAs, accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, logistics and entrepreneurship — the largest single block of programmes across our partner campuses.
18 programmes across 16 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 18
- Campuses
- 16
- Award level
- PhD
- Tuition range
- RM 12,748 – RM 71,600
- Median tuition
- RM 52,700
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers.
Every partner campus teaching business & management at phd level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Nilai University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Private
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
Al-Madinah International University
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Asia Pacific University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #528
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Kajang, Selangor · Private
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Lincoln University College
Petaling Jaya, Selangor · Private · QS #701–710
MAHSA University
Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor · Private
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private · QS #771–780
Open University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur · Private
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #282
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang · Public · QS #128
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Melaka · Public · QS #1201–1400
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Kuala Lumpur · Private
What you would need.
- Academic
- A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
PhD in Management / Accounting (By Research)
Management & Science University · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration
Universiti Sains Malaysia · PhD · Business & management
PhD in Accounting / Business Management / Economics / Islamic Banking
Al-Madinah International University · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak · PhD · Business & management
PhD in Management / Finance / Computing / Engineering
Asia Pacific University · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration
Open University Malaysia · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration (Online Learning)
Nilai University · PhD · Business & management
PhD Programme (Finance - IIiBF)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Lincoln University College · PhD · Business & management
PhD Economics and Management (Mixed Mode)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration (Mixed Mode)
Multimedia University · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration
Nilai University · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (Mixed-Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration
MAHSA University · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Technology Management (DTM)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka · PhD · Business & management
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
UCSI University · PhD · Business & management
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study business & management in Malaysia?
Across the 18 of these 18 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 12,748 to RM 71,600, with a median of RM 52,700. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach business & management?
16 of our partner institutions do, including Nilai University, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Al-Madinah International University, Asia Pacific University. Each is listed below with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.