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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD in Business Management

Propel Your Career with Our PhD in Business Management

About the Programme

The PhD in Business Management at UNIMA ECAMPU is designed for professionals who aspire to lead in the dynamic world of business management. This programme equips you with the management skills necessary to excel in leadership roles. Our curriculum is tailored to the demands of global business and industry, and is designed to produce graduates who are ready to make strategic decisions, drive change, and contribute to organizational success.

University of Malawi - ECAMPUS (Prospectus)

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Why Choose Our PhD in Business Management?

Programme Highlights

  • Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace with our flexible online learning platform.
  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Learn from a curriculum designed with industry input.
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced entrepreneurs who bring real-world experience to the virtual classroom.
  • Global Network: Join a community of students and alumni from around the world.

What You'll Study

Course Structure

Core Modules

A student needs to take all the modules:

  • RES 701: Doctoral Quantitative Research
  • RES 702: Seminar in Organizational Theory
  • RES 703: Doctoral Qualitative Research
  • RES 704: Seminar in Cross Disciplinary Decision Making
  • RES 705: Seminar in Academic Writing and Publishing
  • RES 711: Seminar in Managerial Effectiveness
  • RES 712: Seminar in Corporate Strategy
  • RES 901: Thesis Part I – Doctoral Research Practicum
  • PHD 900: Thesis Part II – Doctoral Dissertation Report

Elective Modules

A full list of these modules is as follows, A student will select any three from the following  modules:

  • RES 713: Seminar in Global Business and International Trade
  • RES 714: Seminar in Marketing Operations Research
  • RES 715: Seminar in Emerging Research Topics in Management and International Business
  • RES 732: Seminar in Investments, Future Markets and Portfolio Theory
  • RES 733: Seminar in Forensic Accounting
  • RES 735: Seminar in Emerging Research Topics in Accounting and Finance

How to Apply

Admission Requirements

Admission of candidates into the programme will be limited to those holding a minimum of a Master’s degree or any other equivalent Masters degree offered by credible institutions. For international learners, the qualification requirements are the same owing to equivalency of the degrees as accepted in Malawi. In addition an applicant should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience.

National ID proof for Malawian students and passports for International students is required.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Programme, we’re here to help. Contact our admissions team.

Old University Office Building, M3 Highway, C/O P. O. Box 280, Zomba, Malawi

Mon – Fri, 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

admissions@unima.ecampus.ac.mw