The aim of this programme is to enhance the student’s skills in current scientific knowledge in theory, method and application of geographic information in various fields such as urban and regional planning, social planning, resource management, business management and planning as well as environment aspects.
The programme structure is flexible and it allows students to acquire the opportunities of enhancing certain field of studies by doing research topics based on their interest, ability and educational experience.
Candidates who join this programme have the option of choosing part-time or full-time status to suit their personal and work schedule.
Research Thrust Areas:
Geography
Human Geography
Urban and Metropolitan Geography
Economic and Development Geography
Industrial Geography
Population Geography
Regional Development Planning
Geography of Services
Agricultural Geography
Resource Management
Geography of ASEAN and Asia-Pacific
Geographical Information System
Remote Sensing
Geomorphology
Hydrology
Climatology
Biogeography
Geography
To be confirmed
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Main Campus,
MINDEN,
Penang,
11800, Malaysia
Applicants should possess one of the following:
A Master's degree in research mode; or
A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)