The programme aims to train and produce independent researchers with state-of-the-art expertise who can create original knowledge through innovative research.

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. Apply a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of their research areas;
2. Adopt excellent methodology and critical thinking in the generation of innovative research;
3. Generate new strategies/methods to develop internationally competitive research in their fields of expertise;
4. Apply effective communication skills in relation to research.

Research Area(s) in which research students will be admitted to:

Applied Mathematics; Business and Management (Big Data, Knowledge and Innovation, and Healthcare); Computer Science; Environmental Science, Energy and Built Environment; Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing

Programme Electives: (9 credits)

Students are required to complete 9 credits of postgraduate courses prescribed by their supervisor based on the relevance of research work.

Thesis:

Each student is required to submit a well written thesis to complete the PhD programme of studies.

The thesis must be a scholarly piece of work that can adequately demonstrate the student’s
1) competence in the application of research methodology and tools to undertake an independent scientific enquiry;
2) in-depth knowledge and understanding of a chosen area in advanced manufacturing and technology management; and
3) contribution to the creation of new knowledge in a chosen area of advanced manufacturing and technology management.

In addition, the thesis should also exhibit more than one of the following characteristics:
4) displays a high level of critical understanding and intellectual accomplishment of the chosen area in advanced manufacturing and technology management
5) makes substantial academic contribution to knowledge
6) makes substantial innovative contribution to professional practices
7) publishable in the mainstream research or professional journals