Business Administration (Ph.D.)

College of Management and Social Sciences | Postgraduate School

Course Overview

The Ph.D. in Business Administration at Salem University is designed for high-level professionals and scholars seeking to contribute meaningfully to research, academic thought, and strategic leadership in the business world. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, scholarly inquiry, and global business perspectives. With a unique focus on advanced research methodologies and global management paradigms, students are empowered to make impactful contributions in academia, public policy, and corporate strategy.

This programme builds on the foundational principles of business and management, offering rigorous training in analytical thinking, academic writing, and applied research. It combines in-depth theoretical instruction with practical exposure to global and local business issues. Students engage in advanced seminars, critical analysis of management trends, and original research under close faculty supervision. The course also encourages intercultural competence and strategic leadership through modules in globalization, conflict management, and organizational dynamics.

Course detail

AWARD TITLE

Ph.D

START DATE

September 2025

DURATION

3 years

STUDY MODE

Full-time

CAMPUS

Nigeria, Lokoja

Teaching and Learning

Learning Methods

  • Doctoral-level seminars and workshops

  • Advanced research methodology training

  • Independent and supervised research projects

  • Group presentations and academic debates

  • Guest lectures from experts in policy, business, and academia

Assessment Structure

  • Continuous assessment (essays, quizzes, term papers): 30%

  • Final semester examinations: 70%

  • Seminar presentations and research proposal defense

  • Thesis submission and oral defense (viva voce)

Modules

  1. Multinational Enterprises: Covers the structure and policies of the World Trade Organization (WTO), multilateral trade agreements, and the economic interpretation of trade systems, focusing on goods, services, intellectual property rights, and institutional trade dynamics.
  2. Imperatives of Globalization: Explores the positive and negative impacts of globalization, free trade, multinational corporations, and technological changes on culture, environment, and global development.
  3. Ph.D. Seminar: Offers a platform for students to present ongoing research, receive feedback, and engage critically with current research trends in management and organizational theory.
  4. Advanced Conflict Management: Examines intercultural business strategies, team dynamics, ethics, and conflict resolution with emphasis on international negotiations and global management practices.
  5. Advanced Research Methodology: Develops skills in academic inquiry, research design, data analysis, and theoretical model development essential for doctoral-level thesis work.
  6. Government, Business and Society: Investigates the complex interactions between government policies, societal values, and business strategy within national and global contexts.
  7. Management Thoughts and Philosophy: Traces the evolution of managerial thinking, major schools of thought, and how foundational philosophies shape modern business practices.
  8. Management of Change: Focuses on theories and frameworks of change management, organizational restructuring, and leadership in dynamic environments.

Career

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Business Administration can pursue careers as:

  • University professors and academic researchers

  • Policy analysts and advisors

  • Senior consultants and strategic planners

  • Executive-level business leaders

  • International development and NGO directors

  • Government agency and public sector administrators

Entry Requirements

  • Candidates must satisfy the university’s matriculation requirements.

  • Possess a relevant Master’s degree (with thesis and coursework) from a recognized university.

  • Attain at least a B grade average (60%) in their Master’s programme.

Additional requirements

Candidates applying for admission into the postgraduate programme shall satisfy the general University requirements in addition to providing the following:

  1. SSCE/NECO Result (Awaiting Result Accepted).
  2. Two Passport Photographs.
  3. Two reference letters from academicians.
  4. A Letter of Sponsorship, stating the commitment to pay the prescribed fees.
  5. A Reference Letter from a spiritual mentor, vouching for your character.
  6. Original certificates for sighting.

  7. National Identification Number (NIN)

Fees and Funding

The course fees you’ll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below and scroll down to find the Postgraduate section.

 
More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, scholarships and living costs in our postgraduate taught fees and funding section.

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