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Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (Research)
About
The Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) is a postgraduate research programme offered by the Faculty of Applied Communication at Multimedia University. It provides students with advanced theoretical knowledge and research skills across various communication fields such as Corporate Communication, Strategic Communication, Media Studies, Digital Media Literacy, Advertising, Intercultural Communication, and Public Relations. Through a supportive supervision process led by experienced academics, students benefit from access to specialised resources and state-of-the-art research facilities. The programme offers a comprehensive academic journey, including participation in research-intensive workshops, international conferences, journal publications, and research competitions. Graduates are well-prepared to become successful researchers, experts, and future professionals in the communication industry.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Total estimated cost (local) | RM 22,050 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | RM 17,250 |
Subjects
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Communication, Media
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | RM 11,250 | RM 17,250 |
| Miscellaneous fees | RM 10,800 | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 22,050 | RM 17,250 |
| Estimated cost per year | RM 7,350 | RM 5,750 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | RM 570 |
| Deposit | RM 500 |
| Yearly Student Development Fee | RM 200 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | RM 750 |
| International Processing Fee (Student Visa) | RM 2,850 |
| Deposit | RM 500 |
| Yearly Student Development Fee | RM 200 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field or related fields accepted by the Senate; OR
- A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
- A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent in the field or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field recognised by Malaysian Government
English Entry Requirement:
Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent.
The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.
Curriculum
Field of Research:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Banking & Finance
- Cyberpreneurship
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- E-Commerce
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Knowledge Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Social Innovation
- Technology and Innovation Management