Program Overview
This academic doctorate program is designed for those seeking to push the boundaries of innovation and strategic knowledge development and application in challenging traditional business models. It calls for revision and advancement based on dynamics in business, management, leadership, and technology.
Program Objectives
The specific objective of this program is to allow students to:
- Develop substantive knowledge in strategy and innovation.
- Master the analytical and methodological skills required to evaluate and conduct research in strategy and innovation.
- Design and conduct original research in strategy and innovation.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of their research clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrate an understanding and concern for the high ethical standards in strategy and innovation research, teaching, and service.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach tertiary-level courses in strategy and innovation.
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 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 interview with the admission committee
- Full Resume
- 2 Passport pictures
- Application Fee
- Certified transcript
- International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home country universities for which equivalence shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) and submitted to the university.
- Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required from students from non-English speaking countries.
Duration & Courses
Core Required Courses for all majors:
Year One
Semester 1
- Scientific Inquiry & Theory Development
- Managing Organizations
- Business Economics
- Marketing Management
- Managing Operations
Specialization Elective course:
- Innovation Management Theory
Semester 2
- Qualitative Research I
- Qualitative Research II
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Managerial Finance
Specialization Elective course:
Strategic Management Research
Year Two
Semester 1
- Quantitative Research Methods I
- Quantitative Research Methods II
- Comprehensive Examination
- Research Proposal & Defense
Specialization Elective course:
- Special Topics in Strategy & Innovation
Semester 2
- Academic Writing & Publishing
- D. Thesis Project
Year Three
- D. Thesis Project
- Teaching Seminar & Practicum
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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Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Admin – Organizational Leadership Specialization
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Admin – Strategy & Innovation Specialization
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Admin – Finance Specialization
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Admin – Marketing Specialization
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Admin – Strategic Management Specialization
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PhD in Business Admin – Strategy & Innovation Specialization
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