Master of Philosophy in Management
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Philosophy in Management is a research-led postgraduate programme that includes a taught Research Methodology module and assessments such as a Proposal Defence, research progress monitoring, Work Completion Defence, Thesis Examination and Viva Voce.
The programme is designed to build advanced research experience and skills to support your progression to a PhD, and it also includes a pathway to conversion to a PhD candidate for students who meet the stated criteria.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Undertake research-led learning for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Management, including a taught module on Research Methodology.
- Build the pre-requisite knowledge needed to carry out the programme research effectively.
- Work with supervisors to develop and refine your research proposal and direction.
- Participate in regular progress monitoring at research colloquiums.
- Continue research work under supervisor guidance, focusing on the quality and significance of findings.
- Proceed through programme research assessment points including a Proposal Defence.
- Maintain regular check-ins with supervisors to ensure research direction remains aligned to the proposed study.
- Complete the thesis work and prepare for Work Completion Defence.
- Prepare for the Thesis Examination and Viva Voce as part of the final assessment process.
Curriculum
APU’s Master of Philosophy in Management is a research degree and the programme page does not publish a credit-hours programme structure table by semester/module; the MQA entry for this qualification also lists the number of credits as NA. No official credit-hours table could be extracted for curriculum semester-by-semester credits.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Research-led study with taught Research Methodology module | Research Methodology (taught module required as pre-requisite for research) | ||
| Semester 2 | Research work (proposal, progress monitoring, work completion, thesis examination, viva voce) | Research activities assessed through proposal defence, half-yearly progress monitoring, work completion defence, thesis examination and viva voce | ||
| Total | Total programme credits | |||
Career outcomes
- Helps you develop advanced research experience and skills that support progression into PhD-level research or research-focused roles.
- Strengthens your understanding of how to innovate, generate, and manage new ideas within management contexts, which supports careers in management and organisational improvement.
- Supports job-ready capabilities aligned to research and applied management work, helping you become more competitive for roles that value advanced inquiry and reporting.
- Positions you for career development into academic and research pathways, including roles such as Academic / Lecturer and Researcher.
- Builds in-depth domain knowledge related to management, giving you a stronger foundation for data-informed decision-making and management analysis roles.
Employability rate
Employability rate and unemployment rate figures for MPhil in Management graduates in Malaysia are not published in a single official statistic by APU on this program page, so an exact rate cannot be confirmed here.
Overall, the programme is designed for research-led career paths (including academic and research roles), which can support stable demand where employers value research capability and advanced management knowledge.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (international applicants) | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Senate. ACGPA of 2.50 may be accepted (if below 2.75) subject to a rigorous internal assessment, and a CGPA of 2.00 may be accepted with at least 5 years of relevant working experience (subject to internal assessment). If the Bachelor’s degree is in a non-related field and the CGPA is at least 2.00, admission may be granted subject to passing pre-requisite courses. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The programme entry requirements are based on having a Bachelor’s degree in a related field for international applicants, and the programme is designed around advanced management research. |
Language requirements
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency if their previous studies were not taught in English. APU also provides an English-requirements exemption for students from English-speaking countries and for qualifications taught in English, with supporting documents.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 32000 / total program | Total for International: RM 32,000. Fees stated exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and exclude 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by the Malaysian Government. All fees are payable in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). |
Proof of financial resources
You must be able to fund your tuition and living costs for your studies in Malaysia. Prepare your financial proof in the format required for your student pass processing.
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for studying in Malaysia, as required for international student processing
- Any additional documentation requested by APU for student pass or enrolment processing
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your application proposal with a potential supervisor
APU recommends that international applicants ideally work with potential supervisors to develop a proposal before applying. This helps align your research direction with the programme. Ensure your academic documents are ready for upload and that you can meet the English requirement or qualify for an exemption with supporting documents.
Submit your application during the intake period
Complete your application through APU’s official application process for international students and submit all required documents as requested. Make sure your Bachelor’s degree documents and transcripts meet the published CGPA and related-field requirements for international applicants. If your previous degree was taught in English or you qualify under an exemption, include the required supporting documents.
Meet English requirement checks (or request exemption with evidence)
International applicants must satisfy APU’s English requirements if English was not taught in their previous qualification. The programme lists IELTS as an option for international students and notes that exemptions may apply for qualifications taught in English and for students from English-speaking countries when supporting documents are provided. Respond promptly if APU requests additional proof during assessment.