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E-RecruitmentPhd in Economic (By Research) – Distance LearningKPT/JPS(PA 0386)03/2016
Type of award: Single major
Field of study: Economics
Language of instruction: English
Mode of study: Full-time or Part-time
Mode of delivery: Lecture or Research
Method of delivery: Distance Learning
Programme Aims:
- Preparing students and promoting their learning in the area of Economics, deep understanding Administrations of wealth and Business related practices, the different Economics models, theories and practices.
- Developing the students’ skills in understanding Economics and having the ability to search and ponder over methodological problems and issues.
- Developing the behavioural and practical student skills that are necessary for communicating with the society to convey the values and ethics that represent a fair day to day business and financial dealings.
Program Objectives:
- Enriching students with various business skills.
- Preparing students to become researchers in various fields of Economics.
- Developing the social responsibility and interactive skills of the students.
Learning outcomes:
- Graduating a generation of specialist researchers in different fields of Economics.
- Facilitating the means of learning Economics.
- Implanting the Islamic belief system in the hearts of the Muslims.
- Enriching research in Economics by making use of the modern technical revolution in the field of computer.
Expected areas of employment for graduates: Education sectors at all levels
- Financial Institutions
- Business Firms
Duration of Study:
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Full-time |
Part-time |
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Long Semester |
Short Semester |
Long Semester |
Short Semester |
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No. of Weeks |
84 |
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168 |
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No. of Semesters |
4 |
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8 |
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No. of Years |
2 |
4 years |
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Information on Benchmarked Standards:
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Semester/ Year Offered |
Name and Code of Course/Module |
Classification (Major/Minor/ Elective/Audit) |
Credit Value |
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SEMESTER 1 OF YEAR 1/1 |
Research Methodology GMET5043 |
Faculty |
3 |
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SEMESTER 1 OF YEAR 1/1 |
Thesis GBU5099 |
Thesis |
Students must conduct research under the supervision of an academic Professor and submit a thesis for the fulfillment of the graduation requirements. In addition, he/she must register for and pass subject(s) as required by the Faculty or University before submitting the thesis.
Entry Requirement:
- A relevant Masters’ degree (Honors) with good grades from MEDIU, or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the university; or
- Any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Masters’ degree (Honors) or other relevant professional qualification and experience that are recognized by the University.
- A relevant General Masters’ degree (without honors) with at least one year working experience, and
- If deemed necessary, an applicant may be interviewed and/or required to sit for an entrance test in order to determine his eligibility for admission to a specific programme.
- The department of faculty may, with the approval of the University Academic Council (UAC), require the applicant to satisfy additional conditions for admission to a specific programme.
Language Requirement:
All applicants must meet the English Language requirements before being admitted to the programme. This could include:
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- Having English as their mother tongue, OR
- Substantially Worked /studied in an English-speaking country, OR
- English Language qualification (TOEFL : 550/ IELTS : 5.5), OR
- A minimum MUET overall band score of 4, OR
- Any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
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