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The Course
Qualification Type: Doctorate Degree
Duration:
- Full time: 3 years (minimum) – 4 years (maximum)
- Part time: 4 years (minimum) – 5 years (maximum)
Total Semesters:
- Full time: 6 semesters (minimum) – 8 semesters (maximum)
- Part time: 8 semesters (minimum) – 10 semesters (maximum)
Study Location: Main Campus at Halim Mazmin Place, Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Total Credits: 80
Faculty: School of Business and Applied Sciences
Entry Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7 MQF) in any related discipline that is recognised by the Malaysian Government and accepted by the University Senate; or
- Any other equivalent qualification to a Master Degree recognized by the Malaysian Government; and accepted by the University Senate.
Intakes: March, July, October
Modules
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Maritime Business program offered by MERITUS University enables a student to build a solid understanding of the fundamentals of a business environment as well as develop the necessary attitude and aptitude to thrive in a competitive environment.
Subject Offered
Core Modules:
- Information System in Supply Chain Management
- Maritime Law and Conventions
- Maritime Risk Management
- Research Analytics
- Shipping Business
- Strategic Management
Elective Modules:
- Chartering and Shipbroking
- Container, Dry Bulk and Tanker Shipping
- World Seaborne Trade
Research Modules:
- Seminar (4 sessions)
- Thesis
Career Options
Doctoral graduates will be able to enter careers in academia, research, or be employed as consultants or in senior leadership and management positions in both government or non-government sectors as they are highly trained specialists in their field.
Possible Career Options:
- Strategic Business Development Directors/Senior Manager
- Strategic Corporate Operations Directors/Senior Manager
- Professors/Senior Academicians
- Senior/Research Officer
- Senior/Administrator
- Business and Management Consultants
Study Pathway
