Doctor of Philosophy in Real Estate and Facilities Management - PPF

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy is a program that research by thesis under the supervision of experienced members of academic staff or a supervisory panel. Each semester, research students are required to register for a research course. This is an addition to other compulsory/prerequisite courses as required by the university. Grade for each semester is given based on students progress report

Full Time – International

Minimum 6 Semesters (3 Years)

Doctor of Philosophy in Real Estate and Facilities Management is recognized by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) – MQA/FA5868.

Admission Requirement

  • Master’s Degree from UTHM or any other higher learning institutions recognized by the UTHM Senate or other qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree with experience in a related field recognized by the UTHM Senate.

Minimum English Requirement

  • Minimum score of MUET Band 3 or TOELF 500 or IELTS 5.0.
  • Applicants who fulfill the academic qualification from Institution of higher learning throughout Malaysia that is recognized by the Senate are eligible to apply for exemption from the English language requirements
  • Applicants who do not fulfill the minimum English language requirement but graduated from universities listed as the English Speaking Countries are eligible to apply for exemption from the English language requirements.
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Research

Field of Study

  1. Technology and Practice in Real Estate and Facilities Management
  2. Real Estate Finance and Investment
  3. Real Estate Development and Marketing
  4. Asset Management
  5. Business Strategies and Support Services in Real Estate and Facilities Management
  6. Real Estate Valuation
  7. Real Estate Agency and Marketing
  8. Benchmarking of Real Estate and Facilities Management Best Practice
  9. Environmental Management in Real Estate and Facilities Management
  10. Sustainable Development in Construction
  11. Housing Design
  12. Housing
  13. Social Impact Assessment
  14. Rural Planning and Development
  15. Real Estate Business Valuation
  16. Urban Regeneration
  17. Corporate Real Estate
  18. Empirical Modeling at Real Estate Market