Program Overview
A PhD in Finance is particularly significant for emerging economies. It contributes to building a robust academic foundation, fostering innovation, and addressing the unique financial challenges faced by these countries. Through advanced research, candidates can explore solutions tailored to developing economies’ context, such as improving financial inclusion, enhancing corporate governance, and fostering sustainable economic growth. By preparing thought leaders in finance, the program supports the development of local expertise and contributes to the long-term socioeconomic progress of emerging economies.
The PhD program offered by NiBS University is designed to enhance the quality of business education, equipping candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue academic careers in universities and polytechnics. This program prepares graduates to serve as fulltime faculty members, with research and teaching as their primary focus. It emphasizes the development of new theories, the application of diverse research methodologies, and the publication of scholarly work.
Program Objectives
The specific objective of this program is to allow students to:
- Develop substantive knowledge in leadership.
- Master the analytical and methodological skills required to evaluate and conduct research in leadership.
- Design and conduct original research in leadership.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of their research in a clear and effective manner.
Duration:
Full Time: 3 – 4 years
Part-Time: 4 – 5 years
Admission Requirement
Requirement
- Master or MPhil Degree in Management, Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Supply-Chain Management, Organizational Behaviour, Economics, Business Law, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Management, Public Administration, and Information Systems management.
- Applicants must attain a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be admitted.
- Applicants with a professional accounting qualification, e.g., ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, etc., in addition to a non-research EMBA, a non-business-related MBA, MA, or MSc from an accredited university/college with a minimum 3.0 CGPA, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Completed application form
- Pass an interview with the admission committee
- Full Resume
- 2 Passport pictures
- Application Fee
- Certified transcript
Duration & Courses
Year One
- Foundation courses
- Research Methodology Courses
Year Two
- Specialization Research Courses & Seminars
- Research Proposal & Defence
- Academic Writing & Publishing
- Teaching Seminar & Practicum
- Doctoral Thesis Project & Defence
Year Three
- Specialization Research Courses & Seminars
- Research Proposal & Defence
- Academic Writing & Publishing
- Teaching Seminar & Practicum
- Doctoral Thesis Project & Defence
Program Features
- Block Modular Course Delivery
- Focused on Academic Publications
- Creative Thesis Supervision System
- Face-to-Face On-Campus Classes
- LIVE face to face Digital Channel Classes, where necessary
- 3 years completion period
- Several Doctoral Seminars
- Enrolment – April/May and September/October
Locations : Accra / Lagos
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Admin – Finance Specialization
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Programs
Course Brochure
Department Contact Info
2025 Admissions In Progress
PhD in Business Admin – Finance Specialization
- NiBS University