Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) In Management

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for admission to the University’s 4-Year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Why UPSA PhD?

• Collaborative blend of local and international instructional faculty.
• Congenial leveraging of UPSA’s uniqueness of well-established scholarship with professionalism.
• Consistent strong practical teaching and research training focus.
• Comprehensive evaluation and student performance monitoring.
• Committed team of qualified research supervisors.
• Compatible skills in the design, execution, and presentation of original research.

 

Programme Objectives:

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management programme exhibits a strong linkage between theory and practice. It offers students an interdisciplinary environment that enables the review and discovery of creative management ideas along with the development of analytical skills for the effective and efficient resolution of complex management problems both at the local and international landscapes.

The programme also aims at developing critical thinking skills necessary for the acquisition of relevant knowledge needed in designing, execution and presentation of original research in the field of management as well as appreciate research ethical challenges confronting the academy.

Target Audience:

Chief Executive Officers, Middle Level and General Managers in Corporate Institutions, Administrators’ Advocacy Personnel, NGO Managers and Officers.

Entry Requirements:

• A Master’s degree by research in management or a related discipline with a minimum FCGPA of 3.0.
• A Master’s degree by research in a non-related discipline with a minimum FCGPA of 3.0 in addition to a recognised chartered professional qualification related to the PhD programme may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
• Must pass a selection interview

NB:

• Applicants with degrees from foreign universities are required to have their academic qualifications evaluated by GTEC prior to their offer of admission
• All prospective applicants are required to visit the University’s website ( upsa.edu.gh) and carefully read the programme specific admission requirements and other relevant information before applying.

NOTE:

• Applicants who do not meet any of the requirements Must Not
• Fees paid to the University are NOT

How to Apply:

(a) Purchase of Online Serial Numbers (OSN):

Online Serial Numbers (OSN) for the Online Application Forms are available for purchase at any Access Bank Branch at the cost of GH¢350.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and US$120.00 for International Applicants

By mobile money (all networks) short code: *887*18#

(b) Completion of Online Application Form

All applications must be completed on-line i.e.

• Log on to https://www.com/adm-area to access the online application form
• Use the Online Serial Numbers (OSN) to start the application process

(c) Attachment of Supporting Documents

All applicants are expected to scan and attach the following documents to their online application forms. All such scanned documents should be in PDF format:

• Certified true copies of academic certificates and transcripts
• Two recommendation letters (i.e., on the applicant’s ability to undertake doctoral studies)
• Personal Statement (i.e., applicant’s motivation to pursue doctoral studies)
• Research Proposal in any topic related to the applicant’s chosen PhD programme
• Copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of birth certificate or any national ID.

 

Deadline for Application: Friday, 30^th May, 2025

 

INFORMATION SESSION

There will be an online information session on, Thursday, 17^th April, 2025 at 2p.m.  GMT. Prospective students may contact the Office of Doctoral Programmes for scheduled information session dates. The following is the link for the information Session: https://wacren.zoom.us/j/65898360593?pwd=52UUsxXv8SdVW9bmrL7bHKLaqzTuZn.1

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Office of Doctoral Programmes

University of Professional Studies, Accra

Room 15, 5^th Floor, Joshua Alabi Library

Email: odp@upsamail.edu.gh

Website: www.upsa.edu.gh

Tel: Tel: 0242780929