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Advance your career with a research-driven PhD in Business Management. Lead strategic change, influence global business practice, and shape the future of innovation.
The PhD in Business Management at UNIMA eCampus is a research-intensive doctoral programme designed for professionals, academics, and leaders seeking to drive innovation and transformation in business practice. Delivered 100% online, this flexible programme empowers you to investigate complex business problems, generate new knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of global management strategies.
With a curriculum grounded in advanced research methodologies and strategic theory, students explore topics such as corporate strategy, organisational behaviour, global trade, and financial markets. The programme prepares graduates to lead in academia, consulting, policy-making, and senior executive roles, all while maintaining professional commitments.
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Research-Driven Curriculum: Master quantitative and qualitative research methodologies tailored to business inquiry.
Strategic Expertise: Explore cutting-edge topics in leadership, strategy, finance, marketing, and global trade.
Flexible Online Format: Study from anywhere in the world and pace your research journey around your professional schedule.
Expert Supervision: Work closely with experienced supervisors to develop a rigorous, original doctoral dissertation.
Global Academic Pathways: Position yourself for leadership in academia, research institutions, consultancy, or high-level corporate roles.
The PhD in Business Management combines advanced research training with practical application across a wide range of business disciplines. Students will develop deep expertise in research design, data analysis, and strategic thinking to address complex management challenges.
Core Modules
A student needs to take all the modules:
Elective Modules
A full list of these modules is as follows, A student will select any three from the following modules:
To enrol in the PhD in Business Management at UNIMA eCampus, applicants must meet the following criteria:
All students applying for DBA & PhD programs must submit:
CV*
Reference Letter from 2 people**
Concept note about their intended area of study/program**
Master’s transcript,
Minimum Masters degree first degree from any credible university (Professional degrees like CA,CFA, etc. will not be considered as equivalent to Masters)
ACCA or CIMA professionals will be treated as bachelors
5 years of work experience is required
International:
All basic national requirements (Points 1-4)
Last 3 points same as above but owing to equivalencies of degrees as accepted in Malawi
* The application form will have mandatory fields for the above mentioned 3 points
** Provisional acceptance letter can’t be issued for these missing docs.
If you have any questions about the Programme, we’re here to help. Contact our admissions team.
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