Chartered Institute of Management Analysts and Administrators

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration

Duration: 3 Years
Credit Value: 180 ECTS Credits
Admission Requirements: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
Language: English
Mode of Study: Online/Distance Learning

The PhD in Business Administration is an advanced postgraduate degree program aimed at developing students’ ability to think critically and innovatively in the global business environment. The program blends both quantitative and qualitative methods to prepare students for leadership roles in business. It exposes students to various aspects of business management, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior while honing their research skills.

Program Objectives:

  • To prepare students in advanced business theories and management.
  • To equip students with leadership management and theoretical skills.
  • To develop expertise in advanced business strategy and management.
  • To enhance understanding of markets and product analysis.
  • To educate students on advanced organizational behavior and psychology.
  • To strengthen skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • To foster the art and science of entrepreneurship.
  • To provide hands-on training with both private and government organizations.
  • To gain thorough knowledge of scholarly and scientific research methods.
  • To acquire critical thinking, conceptual, and analytical skills.
  • To master the latest practices in business and public sector management.
  • To specialize in a chosen field of business or public management.
  • To apply tools for original research that advances business knowledge.
  • To appreciate the global impact of ethical, cultural, and business practices.
  • To develop decision-making skills for complex business environments.
  • To enhance strategic, research, teaching, and managerial knowledge.
  • To analyze organizational strengths, weaknesses, and make accurate business decisions.
  • To cultivate visionary thinking in managing dynamic business change.

Curriculum

Year 1 Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
PhD 600 Advanced Management Practices 10 ECTS
PhD 610 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods 10 ECTS
PhD 700 Financial Management in Business 10 ECTS
PhD 720 Dissertation Proposal 10 ECTS

Year 2 Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
PhD 740 Advanced Strategic Management and Policy 10 ECTS
PhD 760 Journal Writing 20 ECTS
PhD 780 Business Model and Competitive Strategy 10 ECTS
PhD 800 Dissertation Writing 40 ECTS

Year 3 Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
PhD 810 Leadership Management 10 ECTS
PhD 830 Organizational Behavior and Development 10 ECTS
PhD 840 Dissertation Defense 40 ECTS
 
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