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| Description | Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting program aims to produce field experts who have in-depth knowledge and high skills in the field of accounting in general or a choice of accounting sub-fields namely Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Financial Management through research. This provides opportunity to resolve current issues and problems as well as contribute to the development of the industry. Graduates of this program can obtain suitable employment in various institutions and industries in the field of accounting and are able to apply the skills learned to be used in current fields of employment that require the process of obtaining data, analyzing, formulating and improving policies from time to time. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS (UPSI) |
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree |
| Course Duration | 60 months |
| NEC Field | - |
| Entry Requirements | A master’s degree from the Sultan Idris Education University or any institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; OR Other qualifications recognised by the Senate; AND Fullfilment of specific entry requirements imposed by the faculty concerned, as the case may be. |
| English Requirement | 1. Mandatory English Language Requirement: Every international candidate must provide evidence of English language proficiency by achieving the minimum score in one of the following recognized tests: TOEFL: Internet-based Test (iBT) / iBT Home Edition: 46 TOEFL Essentials: 8 Paper-based Test (PBT): 500 Computer-based Test (CBT): 173 International English Language Testing System (IELTS) / IELTS Online: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualification: B2 First / 160 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) / PTE Academic Online: 51 Malaysian University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0 Cambridge Linguaskill: B2 APTIS by British Council: B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) equivalent test: B2 Note: Online English Proficiency Tests other than those listed above will not be accepted. 2. Requirement for Candidates Not Meeting Stipulated Scores: Candidates who do not meet the minimum scores in the aforementioned tests are required to undertake the following: English Qualification Minimum Score Required Action IELTS or Equivalent 5.0 or equivalent Candidates can register under IGS and simultaneously need to register for an English Competency Course AND re-sit for the English Competency Test, achieving MUET Band 4.5 or equivalent within two (2) semesters. IELTS or Equivalent <3.0 – 4.5 or equivalent The candidate is not eligible to apply and must meet the standard English language qualification requirements outlined in point 1. Export to Sheets 3. Exemptions to the General English Requirement: Exemption from the general English language requirement may be granted in the following cases: Citizenship and Academic Background: Candidates originating from a country where English is the primary language of speech or who obtained an academic qualification from such a country. This exemption also applies to candidates from Commonwealth countries. Medium of Instruction: Candidates whose academic qualification was obtained from an institution where English was the medium of instruction. A letter from the university verifying this must be provided. Field of Study (Malay Language): Candidates pursuing a field of study in Malay or a field where Malay is the medium of instruction. Cognate Countries (Specific): Candidates from cognate countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and South Thailand). However, if the candidate intends to write their thesis in English, they must still meet the standard English language requirements. Malaysian Local University Graduates: Candidates who obtained their academic qualification from a Malaysian local university. Specific Programmes (Arabic Language Focus): Candidates applying for the following programmes: Master of Art / Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language Master of Art / Doctor of Philosophy in Syariah Master of Art / Doctor of Philosophy in Usuluddin Master of Education / Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Education AND will write their thesis in Arabic Language, subject to fulfilling one of the following graduation requirements: Submitting a minimum IELTS band score of 3.0 or equivalent before graduation. |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
| Scholarship URL | - |