Doctor of Philosophy Business Administration 36 months PHD Programme By Southern University College |TopUniversities

Doctor of Philosophy Business Administration

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

May, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme aims to provide students with rigorous, in-depth and advanced research knowledge within their specific areas of business studies. It also aims to inculcate in them a systematic and ethical approach in conducting research in specialized areas, thereby contributing new insights to the body of knowledge and managerial practices.  

After completion of the programme, graduates must be able to;

1. recognize and validate problems;
2. critically evaluate literature in business;
3. appropriate research methods;
4. conduct original research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices;
5. demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative research skills;
6. interpret research findings and recommend solutions using scientific and critical thinking skills; and
7. demonstrate leadership qualities by communicating and working effectively.

Doctorate degree holders who complete the program should be able to assume researcher or educator role in private or public higher institution. They can also assume higher responsibility in top management in the corporate sector. The graduate should be able to gather relevant information, analyse, plan, organize, work independently as well as lead a team of staff in achieving organizational goals.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme aims to provide students with rigorous, in-depth and advanced research knowledge within their specific areas of business studies. It also aims to inculcate in them a systematic and ethical approach in conducting research in specialized areas, thereby contributing new insights to the body of knowledge and managerial practices.  

After completion of the programme, graduates must be able to;

1. recognize and validate problems;
2. critically evaluate literature in business;
3. appropriate research methods;
4. conduct original research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices;
5. demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative research skills;
6. interpret research findings and recommend solutions using scientific and critical thinking skills; and
7. demonstrate leadership qualities by communicating and working effectively.

Doctorate degree holders who complete the program should be able to assume researcher or educator role in private or public higher institution. They can also assume higher responsibility in top management in the corporate sector. The graduate should be able to gather relevant information, analyse, plan, organize, work independently as well as lead a team of staff in achieving organizational goals.

Admission Requirements

• A Master’s degree accepted by the SUC Senate: or
• Other qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree that are accepted by the SUC Senate.

3 Years
May
Sep

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