Doctor of Philosophy in Management and Administration
Introduction
With the world’s increasingly complex problems and resource limitations, there is dire need for scholars who are qualified both to train the next generation of professionals for the public service and to expand society’s store of knowledge about management and administration. Society therefore needs critical minds trained at advanced level with skills and competencies in creating new knowledge and in analysing the environment in which management and administration take place. This PhD is awarded for original contribution to the field of Management and Administration which is reviewed in terms of theoretical, methodological, evidence, knowledge, practical-knowledge, empirical, population gaps, and ultimately significantly add to the existing body of knowledge in the subject domain. The PhD is designed to train participants such teachers, researchers as well as practitioners with broad knowledge, competencies and skills in management and administration. The PhD programme shall be conducted in three modes that is PhD by Course Work and Research, PhD by Research Only and PhD by Publications. The participants will complete the degree requirements in three (3) years as a minimum and seven (7) years as a maximum.
Admissions Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university in a related field, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
- Passing of a pre-entry examination
- Four peer‐reviewed journal articles, chapters and or one book from reputable publishers following particular thematic area of study published within a period of five years. When jointly authored, the candidate shall be the principal author. (For only PhD by Research and Publications)
- Applications should include the following documents
- Two passport size Photographs
- Copy of the National Identity Card
- Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
- English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
- Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A statement of purpose (maximum 1000 words)
- Two letters of reference (one preferably academic) printed on letter head and signed.
- Passing of a pre-entry examination
PHD - Coursework and Research Option
Program Details
The specializations in this Option include; Public Administration, Public Procurement, Business Administration and Educational Management & Administration. The details are sectored into:
- Year 1 Semester 1: Five (5) Basic Modules to be offered by all PhD participants.
- Year 1 Semester 2: Four (4) Core Modules per specializations and 1 Research Seminar.
- Year 2 Semester 1: Four (4) Elective Modules from the choice given and 1 Research Seminar.
- Year 2 Semester 2 – Year 3 Semester 3: Field work and Thesis Writing
PHD - Publications Option
Semester One (Basic Modules)
PMA 9111: Philosophy of Social Sciences
PMA 9112: Advanced Research Methodology
PMA 9113: General Pedagogy
PMA 9114: Scholarly Writing and Publication Skills
PMA 9115: Computer Applications in Research
Semester Two
PMA 9222: Doctoral Colloquium 1
PMA9311: Doctoral Colloquium 2
Research Output: Four peer reviewed publications and Concept outlining the work’s coherence, significance and contribution to knowledge.
Semester One
PMA 9312: Doctoral Colloquium 3
PMA 9313: Doctoral Colloquium 4
Research Output: Two peer reviewed publications
Semester Two
PMA 9411: Doctoral Colloquium 5
PMA 9412: Doctoral Defence
Research Output: UMI Published Doctoral Thesis
PHD - Research Option
Year One: Semester One (Basic Modules)
PMA 9111: Philosophy of Social Sciences
PMA 9112: Advanced Research Methodology
PMA 9113: General Pedagogy
PMA 9114: Scholarly Writing and Publication Skills
PMA 9115: Computer Applications in Research
Year One: Semester Two (Doctoral Seminars)
PMA 9121: Designing Research
PMA 9212: Literature search, theoretical, conceptual and empirical reviews
PMA 9221: Field study activities and Data processing
Research Output: Approved Proposal and Ethical Clearance
Year Two: Semester One
PMA 9222: Doctoral Colloquium 1 (Module in area of specialization)
Year Two: Semester Two
PMA 9311: Doctoral Colloquium 2
Research Output: 1. Two fieldwork reports i.e. one at midterm and another at end of fieldwork; 2. Preliminary argumentation; 3. Research Process report; and 4. Thesis Chapter outline
Year Three: Semester One
PMA 9312: Doctoral Colloquium 3
Year Three: Semester Two
PMA 9313: Doctoral Colloquium 4
Year Four: Semester One
PMA 9411: Doctoral Colloquium 5
Research Output: Two papers published and Doctoral Thesis
Year Four: Semester Two
PMA 9412: Doctoral Thesis (Defence)
Research Output: UMI Published Doctoral Thesis
Fees Structure
FEES TO BE PAID | AMMOUNT (UGX) |
|---|---|
Tuition | 10,397,635 |
Registration | 300,000 |
Examination | 180,000 |
Development | 250,000 |
Student Guild | 20,000 |
Library | 80,000 |
Research | 100,000 |
Identity Card | 20,000 |
- University lecturers who would like to pursue a PhD degree in Administration and Management;
- Research fellows in management sciences
- Top level managers of the public and private sectors who are desirous of acquiring a PhD in management and administration.
- Lecturers and research careerists of administrative and management sciences in other tertiary institutions and research centers interested either in Public Administration, Business Administration, Education Leadership and Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, or Institutional Leadership and Management.
Target Group
Requirements Needed to Apply
The Basic Requirements for the whole process include:
- An email address and contact number
- Your Academic Documents to pick Key details like Award Institution, Index Number for O and A level, year of award, etc.
- A Laptop/Computer with a Stable Internet Connection
- Click to access Guideline for the Online Application
- Note that a PDF Document (With all Qualifications) is attached after submitting the form
- The Payement is made after Attaching the Documents