Detailed entry requirements

Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme must possess: (a) Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) in a business or related field accepted by the University Senate; OR (b) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) as accepted by University Senate.

Candidates currently pursuing the Master’s programme by research in the University and who are recommended by the Postgraduate Committee to upgrade their status to a Doctoral programme can also be considered, subject to the University Senate’s approval.

There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s degree level to Doctoral degree level. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree qualification, registered for Master’s degree by Research programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to Doctoral degree programmes. Application of conversion must be done within one (1) year after candidate has registered for Master’s degree programmes. Candidates registered for Master’s degree programmes with at least CGPA 3.67 at Bachelor’s degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the doctoral degree programmes subject to: (i) Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral degree level; and (ii) Approval by the University Senate.