Macau University of Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Management
Study Plan
(For students who were enrolled in or before the academic year 2018/2019, please refer to the study plan for the year of admission. For students who will be enrolled in the academic year 2023/2024, a new study plan will be applied and please keep checking this page for updates.)
I. Program duration
The normal study duration of Doctor of Philosophy in Management program is 3 years. The maximum duration is 6 years.
II. Study Mode
Lectures and Seminars
III. Medium of Instruction
Chinese/English
IV. Admission Requirements
Applicants who have a master’s degree from a recognized university with majors in management related areas and have passed the entrance examination given by the Macau University of Science and Technology.
V. Research Directions
Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Strategy Management, Accounting, Enterprise Management, Organizational Behavior, Public Service Operations, Banking and Finance, Quantitative Methods, International Relations, Public Administration, Logistics Management, Hospitality Management.
VI. Academic Field
Business Administration
VII. Course Structure
Table 1. Core Courses (18 Credits)
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Remark |
DBMZ07 | Research Methodology I | 3 | Complete in the 1st year. |
DBMZ08 | Research Methodology II | 3 | |
DBMZ09 | Management Science | 3 | |
DBMZ10 | Emerging Issues in Management | 3 | |
DBMZ11 | Seminars on Special Topics | 3 | |
DBMZ12 | Special Topic in Research Areas | 3 |
Table 2. Elective Courses (12 Credits)
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Remark |
DBME01 | Special Topics in Marketing | 3 | Students must earn 12 credits selected from the elective courses in the 1st year. |
DBME02 | Special Topics in Finance | 3 | |
DBME03 | Special Topics in Human Resources Management | 3 | |
DBME04 | Special Topics in Strategic Management | 3 | |
DBME05 | Special Topics in Management Economics | 3 | |
DBME06 | Special Topics in Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
DBME07 | Special Topics in Information Systems | 3 |
Table 3. Thesis (18 Credits)
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Requirement |
DBMZ13 | Thesis | 18 | The total number of words should be at least 80,000 if written in Chinese. If written in English, the number of pages should be more than 130. |
VIII. Course Requirements
Students are required to complete 6 core courses in Table 1 and 4 elective courses in Table 2.
The qualification examination: After completing the 6 core courses in Table 1 and 4 elective courses in Table 2 and obtaining the 30 credits,student must participate in and pass "the qualification examination" before the thesis proposal oral defence. If student does not pass "the qualification examination" for the first time, student may take the make-up examination one more time within 3 months. If student still not able to pass "the qualification examination" for the second time, his/her study will be terminated. If the student decides not to participate in "the qualification examination", student can apply for termination of study.
After passing the qualification examination, the student must pass through the thesis proposal oral defence and determine the thesis title by the end of the second year.
After the confirmation of the thesis title, students can start thesis writing. The duration for thesis writing should be at least 12 months and up to 24 months. The duration is defined from the date of thesis title confirmation to the date of thesis submission.
The students must publish at least one paper in an approbatory tier-one academic journal or two papers in approbatory tier-two journals during their studying period in order to proceed to thesis oral defense.
The thesis must pass the examination and oral defense.
IX. Study Time
The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and the duration for thesis writing is 24 months.
X. Graduation Requirements
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, the Doctor of Philosophy in Management will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
(1) Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50* or above (excluding thesis)
(2) Abided by the regulations of the University
(3) Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
*Students admitted before the academic year 2017/2018, please refer to the regulations of their admission year.
Note: All curriculum programs and study plan are based on the newest announcement of the BOLETIM OFICIAL DA REGIÃO ADMINISTRATIVA ESPECIAL DE MACAU.
※ In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.
