PhD in Business Administration
2026-05-05 6:39PhD in Business Administration
Programme Overview
A research-intensive doctoral programme designed to develop scholars, researchers, and practitioners capable of producing original contributions to knowledge in business and management. The programme emphasizes advanced theory, research methodology, and applied inquiry across business disciplines.
Purpose & Goal of the Programme
- Produce high-level researchers and thought leaders in business administration.
- Develop capacity to generate new knowledge and publish in scholarly outlets.
- Equip graduates with competencies to address complex business and societal challenges.
- Prepare candidates for academic leadership, consultancy, and executive research roles.
Entry Requirements
Master’s Degree or its Equivalent from recognized University in a relevant area of study.
Features of the Programme
- Multiple specialization tracks
- Strong methodological and theoretical foundation
- Emphasis on publication-ready research
- Flexible study pathways
Career Pathway
- University Lecturer / Researcher
- Senior Consultant
- Corporate Strategist
- Policy Advisor
- Executive Research Analyst
Course Strucure
YEAR ONE
Semester One
PBA 900 : Advanced Managerial Economics
PBA 901 : Advanced Business Research Methodology
PBA 902 : Advanced Business Research Statistics
One Specialization Course
Semester Two
Specialization Course 1
Specialization Course 2
Specialization Course 3
Specialization Course 4(Seminar)
Specialization Courses Semester One
Marketing : PBA 908: Marketing Theory
Strategic Management : PBA 903: Strategic Management Theories and Models
Human Resource : PBA 913:Strategic Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship : PBA 908:Entrepreneurship Theory
Finance : PBA 924:Theory of Finance
Accounting : PBA 937: Advanced Accounting
Logistics and Supply Chain Management : PBA 931: Supply Chain Management Theory
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO SPECIALIZATION COURSES
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
PBA 904: Corporate Leadership and Strategy
PBA 905: International Strategy
PBA 906: Strategy Implementation and Control
PBA 907: Research Seminar in Strategic Management
MARKETING SPECIALIZATION
PBA 909:Consumer Behavior Theory and Practice
PBA 910:International Marketing Strategy
PBA 911:Customer Relationship Management
PBA 912:Research Seminar in Marketing
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PBA 914:Talent Acquisition and Development
PBA 915:Performance and Reward Management
PBA 916:Labour Relations Management
PBA 917: Research Seminar in Human Resource Management
ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION
PBA 919:Planning for Enterprise Growth
PBA 920:Technology & Innovation Management
PBA 921:Enterprise Development
PBA 922:Research Seminar in Entrepreneurship
FINANCE SPECIALIZATION
PBA 925: Financial Markets and Intermediaries
PBA 926: Advanced Corporate Finance
PBA 927: Empirical Finance
PBA 928: Finance Seminar
PBA 929: Financial Modelling
PBA 930: International Finance
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
PBA 932: Advanced Logistics and Procurement management
PBA 933: Advanced operations management in Logistics
PBA 934: Advanced Supply Chain Performance Measurement
PBA 936: Global Logistics in Clearing & Forwarding
PBA 935: Logistics and Supply Chain Seminar
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION
PBA 938 Financial Reporting and Capital Markets
PBA 939: Management Accounting and Organizational Control
PBA 940: Auditing and Assurance
PBA 944:Accounting Seminar
PBA: 938 Financial Reporting and Capital Markets and PBA 944: Accounting Seminar)
PBA 941: Tax Law and Practice
PBA 942: Social Accounting and Environmental Reporting
PBA 943: Accounting Information Systems
YEAR TWO
PBA 923: Research and Thesis
YEAR THREE
PBA 923: Research and Thesis
