Asia e University

   About Asia e University (AeU)
Asia e University (AeU) is a collaborative multinational university initiated by the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), a body established in 2002 to promote Asia cooperation at a continental level.

The University is in Subang Jaya, Malaysia with 24,000 students (on-campus, blended and online).

Asia e University :
http://www.aeu.edu.my

   Highlights of the PhD (Business Administration) Programme
Non-local Higher and Professional Education Course Registration No.: 272263

  • Approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOE), accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and the support by the ACD

  • No research proposal is needed at the point of entry, and transfer of candidature is possible if compliant-requirements are fulfilled

  • Supported with online workshops, colloquia, and research clinics

  • Access to the physical and digital library comprising around 190,000 e-books, 95,00 e-journals, and 1.2 million e-thesis accessible anywhere anytime

   Targeted Students
Our PhD students include:

  • Fresh university graduates who aspire to pursue research and academic career

  • Academics and senior managers of educational institutions seeking higher academic qualification to advance their career development

  • Professionals and consultants with a passion for research to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practices


   Programme structure and stages of research
  • This is a full research programme

  • Students may need to do the following three courses in the First Year of study:

    1.   Research Data Methodology
    2.   Qualitative Data Analysis
    3.   Quantitative Data Analysis

    These courses run regularly over the year and can be studied online, or on-campus and there is no assessment.

  • Stages of research:
    • Stage 1 – Proposal Defense
    • Stage 2 – Research and Data Collecting
    • Stage 3 – Data Analyses and Report Writing
    • Stage 4 - Thesis Examination

   Support and supervision
  • Designated Adviser and Supervisor to guide and comment on the students’ research

  • The students’ research progress is monitored by the Adviser and Supervisor through progress reports every 6 months

  • Provisions of frequent online colloquia, seminars, research clinics, and coursework to augment students’ knowledge and research skills

   Admission Requirements and Application
For admission purpose, you are required to submit the following:

  1.  A master’s degree in relevant field
  2.  A 2-3 pages curriculum vitae
  3.  A statement of Research Intent
  4.  Proof of English language proficiency (the equivalent of IELTS 6.0)
  5.  Completed Application Form
  6.  3 passport size photos
  7.  Copies of degree and academic transcript

You may be required to attend an interview in some cases.

   Tuition Fee and Payment
The tuition fee for the 4 years (12 semesters) AeU PhD (Business Administration) programme is US$ 13,350.

The tuition fee is payable by 12 instalments on a semester basis. A semester lasts for 4 months.The tuition fee for each instalment/semester is payable within one month prior to the commencement of the respective semester.
   Other charges
  • Application fee:
    HK$ 200 payable upon application (non-refundable)

  • Registration fee:
    HK$ 1,000 payable upon registration (non-refundable)

  • Oral Defense Exam fee:
    HK$ 8,000 payable one month before Oral Defense (non-refundable)

  • Candidature fee:
    Yearly candidature fee of US$ 1,000 will be imposed on year 5 and onwards

   Accreditations and Recognitions

It is a matter of discretion to individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

The information contained in this website is correct at the time of printing. Asia e University and Unity Learning Institute reserve the right to vary any information in the website at any time without notice.