Doctor of Philosophy (NEC 520)
- Overview
- Programme Educational Objectives
- Learning Outcomes
- Programme Structure
- Admission Criteria
- Career Prospect
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy is introduced to complement existing school-based research master’s programme. This new programme is a multi-disciplinary research award degree for those who already hold a master’s degree and who would like to expand and upgrade their knowledge and skills.
This programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and competent in modern and advanced technology but also versatile and capable of handling problems in a real-life situations. Successful completion of the programme will prove that candidates has successfully completed a course of research training. The thesis is be expected to make a major contribution to the discipline by way of new knowledge and the candidates has made a significant contribution to the knowledge.
Programme Educational Objectives
The objective of the program is to produce graduates who can:
Generate in-depth, relevant and cutting-edge knowledge through original, ethical and scholarly research.
Utilize the research knowledge for the benefit of communities, society, nation and humanities.
Advocate relevant knowledge and expertise through effective oral and written communications.
Pursue lifelong learning, such as graduate work and other professional education.
Become effective collaborators and innovators, leading or participating in efforts to address social, technical and business challenges.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program requirements, the graduate will be able to:
Show a systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of a discipline and mastery of skills and research methods related to the field of study.
Show capabilities to generate, design, implement and adopt the integral part of the research process with scholarly strength and ethics.
Contribute to the original research by making critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas that broaden the boundary of knowledge.
Practice research ethics and conduct responsible research.
Promote technological, social and cultural progress in a knowledge-based society in the academic and professional context.
Demonstrate sensitivity to social needs and readiness to apply relevant knowledge to fulfil them.
Demonstrate the awareness of effective team-working conducting research.
Demonstrate leadership capability and the ability to effectively deliver knowledge, scientific findings, recommendations and rationale to peers and experts.
Ability to gather, organize, adapt contemporary knowledge effectively and capable of utilizing appropriate computational tools independently.
Demonstrate the ability to manage and conduct research or other activities, and display awareness of the need to exploit all possible resources and opportunities which include personal, institutional or business linkages and collaboration
Entry Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to the programme is a four-year bachelor degree recognized by the university in either engineering or sciences.