PHD BY INDUSTRY

OVERVIEW

  • PhD by Industry program provides a specialized pathway for industry practitioners to earn a Doctoral Degree while remaining embedded in their professional environment. It is designed to integrate the rigors of academic research with the practical needs and challenges of the industry, ensuring the research outputs are both innovative and applicable.
  • Candidates conduct their research within their workplace, leveraging real-world data, resources, and facilities. This eliminates the need for candidates to leave their employment or relocate, offering a seamless blend of work and study.
  • This method involves the use of existing data available at the industrial site. Prospective students are not eligible to apply if they do not have access to existing data. The availability of such data must be clearly stated in the portfolio submitted during the application process and will undergo a rigorous internal evaluation.
  • This method is open to both local and international students.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS RESEARCH MODE
Master’s Degree
  1. Research Mode
  2. Coursework Mode
  3. Mixed Mode

Notes:

  • For candidates with entry qualification in an irrelevant field, they must undergo a prerequisite course.

REQUIREMENTS DETAILS
Field / Co-Supervisor Compulsory
Research Experience Compulsory
Structured Research Methodology Course Students must pass five (5) Structured Research Methodology courses as recommended by the Main Supervisor as part of the award requirements.
Approval from Research Lab / Site Owner Students must submit written consent from Field Supervisor or External Co-Supervisor and obtain permission from the laboratory/industrial site owner to conduct research without any financial implications for Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah.
Research Novelty The research's novelty can be assessed based on methodologies that enhance production quality through the following five (5) aspects:
  1. Time savings
  2. Cost savings
  3. High commercial value
  4. Risk reduction
  5. Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Seminar/Colloquium Students are required to present their research at least once (1) in a seminar/colloquium organized at the industrial site.
  1. All international student candidates must meet the IELTS Band score of 5.0 or equivalent, except for those pursuing these fields:
    1. Language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
    2. Business Studies (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
    3. Computing (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or additional requirements)
    4. Biotechnology (IELTS 5.5 and equivalent)
  2. International student candidates who do not meet the English language requirements may be granted conditional approval. Applicants are given a period of two (2) years from the registration date to fulfil their English language requirements. If the student FAILS to meet this English language competency requirement within the stipulated period, they will be discontinued from their study programmes.
  3. The validity period of the IELTS certificate obtained or equivalent must not exceed 2 years from the date of the examination until the candidate's registration.
  4. The TOEFL ITP and PBT certificates are not accepted for admission to this programme.

Exemptions from English language requirement may be granted to the following candidates:

  1. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use English as the sole medium of instruction and are applying for a higher level of education at UMPSA. Candidates must submit supporting evidence duly authenticated by the previous university.
  2. International student candidates from countries that use English as their official language.
  3. International student candidates who have graduated from local universities.
  4. International student candidates from Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, and Southern Thailand who are enrolled in study programmes that use languages which are cognate to the Malay language.
  5. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use the Malay language as the sole medium of instruction and intend to pursue a higher level of education in Malaysia.
  • Students must pass five (5) Structured Research Methodology courses.
  • Students must complete and pass all assessments for their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Industry studies (refer to PROGRAMME STRUCTURE).
  • Students must submit research progress reports at the prescribed times each semester.
  • Students must pass Conceptual Defense assessments.
  • Full-time and part-time students are required to be physically present at the industrial site at all times throughout their study period and, if necessary, may attend the UMPSA campus from time to time.
  • Seminar/colloquium presentations must be conducted face-to-face at the industrial site and evaluated by the Field Examiner and, if necessary, by the Internal Examiner.
  • The university is not responsible for any accidents involving students during research activities at the research site or while traveling to the university, except as covered under the student insurance policy. Students are encouraged to obtain personal insurance coverage.
  • Students are subject to all university regulations and the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) throughout their study period.
  • International students are fully responsible for complying with the visa and immigration regulations set by the Malaysian government.
  • Students are permitted to switch the program to Conventional method or Remote Supervision method only once throughout the study period.

List of National Education Code (NEC), Field of Research (FOR) and Sub-Specialization:

NO. FOR NEC SUB-SPECIALIZATION
1 Humanities NEC 0220
  • Islamic Studies
  • Historical Studies and Civilisation Studies
2 Languages NEC 0230
  • Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Language Studies
3 Social Sciences NEC 0310
  • Psychological Studies
  • Culture and Heritage Studies
  • Special Training and Education
  • Political Sciences
  • Development Studies
4 Business and Management NEC 0410
  • Finance, Accounting and Economics
  • Project Management
  • Environmental, Social and Governance
  • Marketing & Entrepreneurship
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Management
  • Business Analytics
5 Biotechnology NEC 0510
  • Biotechnology
6 Physical Sciences NEC 0530
  • Advanced Materials
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
7 Occupational Health and Safety NEC 1022
  • Occupational Health and Safety
8 Mathematics and Statistics NEC 0540
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Data Analytics
9 Computing NEC 0610
  • Information Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Multimedia Computing and Computer Vision
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Digital and Cyber Security
  • Software Technology
10 Chemical Engineering NEC 0710
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering
  • Environmental Process Engineering
  • Renewable Energy and Energy Security
  • Gas and Petroleum Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical Technology
11 Mechanical Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Human Technology
  • Structural Materials and Degradation
  • Energy Engineering and Green Technology
  • Structural Integrity and Vibration
  • Thermo Fluids
  • Mechanical Design and Material Processing
12 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • Applied Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Energy and Electrical Power Engineering
13 Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnical and Infrastructures
  • Sustainable Infrastructure and Construction
  • Structures and Materials
  • Construction Management
  • Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering
  • Sustainable Environmental Engineering
14 Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering
  • Engineering Materials
  • Mechatronics and Robotics
  • Technology for Manufacturing and Industry

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SEMESTER ASSESSMENT GRADE/STATUS PRE-REQUISITE
Semester 1 PIR1211 Research Problem Formulation HL/TS  
PID1100 Conceptual Defense HL/TS PIR1211
PIP1100 Progress Report 1 MM/TM  
Semester 2 PIR1221 Systematic Review and Methodologies HL/TS  
PID1200 Proposal Defense HL/TS  
PIP1200 Progress Report 2 MM/TM  
Semester 3 PIC1300 Colloquium / Seminar HL/TS  
PIR2231 Data Interpretation and Analysis HL/TS  
PIC2300 Publication of Articles 1 HL/TS  
PIP1300 Progress Report 3 MM/TM  
Semester 4 PIR2241 Effective Writing HL/TS  
PIC3400 Publication of Articles 2 HL/TS  
PIP1400 Progress Report 4 MM/TM  
Semester 5 PIR3251 Thesis Correction and Viva Voce Preparation HL/TS  
PID2500 Pre-Viva HL/TS PID1200;
PIC1300;
PIC2300;
PIC3400
PIP1500 Progress Report 5 MM/TM  
Semester 6 PID3600 Viva-Voce PASS/FAIL PID2500
PIP1600 Progress Report 6 MM/TM  

In UMPSA, we are proud to have a diverse team of expert supervisors dedicated to guiding postgraduate research students. Our experts specialize in a wide range of disciplines, bringing extensive experience and a strong commitment to fostering academic and research excellence. This list includes their research interests, qualifications, and key projects, making it easier for you to find a supervisor whose expertise aligns with your research goals.

For detailed profiles and to explore our experts, please refer HERE.

  Mode of Study Total Fees (RM) Fees Structure
Local Students Full Time RM29,075
Part Time RM31,225
International Students Full Time RM48,050

Notes:

  • The above fees are only minimum fees per programme (PhD on a full-time basis = 3 years; PhD on a part-time basis = 4 years) and does not include Pre-requisite and Competency Course Fee.
  • Students who do not meet the entry requirements will be charged additional course fees.

Applicants can easily apply online through our admissions portal at https://ipsonline.ump.edu.my/ipsonline/admission_v2/.
To begin the application process:
  1. Sign up as a user – Signing up is free and will grant you access to the online application form.
  2. Once registered, log in to complete your application and upload the necessary documents.
Information related to visa and student pass (for International Student), please refer to https://cir.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/en/.

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
UMPSA Gambang
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob
26300, Kuantan
Pahang, Malaysia.

Phone: +609-431 5024
Email: ips@umpsa.edu.my

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