Introduction
The Doctoral candidate by research is supervised by an academic staff (or a panel of supervisors) from the faculty. The directed research work will focus on a particular subject that introduce candidates to the processes by which new knowledge is developed or/and applied accordingly. The specific topic of investigation will be agreed upon by the supervisor (or panel of supervisors) and the candidate. The academic progress of a candidate is assessed through a research Progress Report submitted at the end of each semester. The degree is awarded based on an oral examination (viva-voce) of the thesis submitted by the candidate on completion of the study. Candidates intending to study by research may submit their application for admission throughout the year.
Duration
4 – 16 semesters (2 – 8 years)
Registration Mode
Full Time/Part Time
Entry Requirements
i. A Master degree from any institution of higher learning recognized by the UTeM Senate; or
ii. Other equivalent Master degrees and relevant experience recognized by the UTeM Senate.
English Requirements
| Examination | Minimum Score |
| TOEFL | 550 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| EPT | 70% |
Programme Structure
| CATEGORY | SUBJECT | CREDIT |
| Compulsory | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Elective (Choose one only) | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Engineering & TechnologyManagement | 3 | |
| Project Management | 3 | |
| Quality Systems Management | 3 | |
| Main Programme | Thesis | 30 |
| Total | 36 |
Source: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)