Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science at the International Islamic University of Malaysia aims at fulfilling the demands of libraries and information industries for graduates who are able to create and interpret knowledge extending the forefront in information and knowledge management and also able to produce advanced pogrammes of a professional character with specified outcome.
Career Opportunities
The Doctor of Philosophy (Library and Information Science) aims to strengthen the professionals knowledge and competencies needed for middle and higher level career in various libraries and resource centres in both public and corporate sectors which range from traditional library management courses to the application of technologies in the libraries and information services.
- Librarian
- Knowledge Manager/Director
- Information Scientist
- Document Manager
- Information Broker
- Indexer and Abstractor
- Web Content Developer
- Information Strategist
- Information Consultant
- Academician
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:- Digital Libraries
- Information Retrieval
- Information Literacy Skills
- Bibliometrics
- Database Management
- Design and Delivery of Information Services
- Library Information System
- Organization of Information
- Staff Training
- Bibliographic Control and Metadata
- Indexing and Abstracting
- User Behavior in ICT Use
- Informatics
- Knowledge Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Language
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Disciplines
Library ScienceAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning
- A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants
Required documents:
- 1 passport sized photograph
- A copy of your passport (detail page)
- Academic certificates and transcripts (verified by Institution or Ministry)
- Research Proposal (compulsory for those applying for PhD programmes by research only mode)
- Financial statement or scholarship letter (if any)
Tuition Fee
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International
13841 MYR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41524 MYR for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
5485 MYR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16455 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.
Living costs for Kuala Lumpur
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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