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Business Management

The Department of Business Management is one of the three departments that form the GIMPA Business School. The others are the Management Science and Accounting and Finance departments. The Department of Business Management was established as part of the departmentalization agenda in 2021 and it is the largest of the three departments of the Business School in terms of the number of faculty.

The Department of Business Management has a mission to provide our students with exquisite managerial and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills that enhance their employability and new venture creation. This mission is pursued with internationally experienced and exposed faculty using current cutting-edge case study pedagogy, blended learning and technology-mediated courses which simulated industry, markets and organizational decision-making in our lectures.

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Prof fanny quagrainie, head, department of business management.

I wish to welcome all of you to the Business Management portal. We are thrilled to be partnering with you on your exciting business management educational journey of discovery.

The Business Management Department is one of the departments in the Business School, to provide students with memorable managerial and entrepreneurial experiences needed for both employability and new venture creation. The Department offers a wide range of relevant courses in both diploma in Management Studies and Marketing and Human Resource Management courses at the undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels.

These courses are provided by academic staff known for their academic, research, and professional experiences in Marketing, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship. Together with industries, professional bodies, and emerging trends on the market, the courses are developed to produce knowledge and skillful graduates ready to external academics to produce ethically sound graduates with the knowledge and skills required to assume business managerial positions, in an increasingly competitive international dynamic business marketplace.

During your stay with the Department as a student, you will be provided with global business education made up of lectures business simulations, and case studies as well as being exposed to captains of industries with our Practioner’s Forum and guest speakers’ series. These enable students to have a practical view of theories learned in class. As students study hard and take advantage of the rich and memorable activities that the GIMPA, offers by academic staff and support from friendly and professional administrative staff, they have a gateway to succeeding in an increasingly competitive local and international marketplace as you make lifelong friends and mentors. All of us at GIMPA in general and the Business Department in particular, are strongly committed to supporting your successful education journey.

You have chosen a good time to make a key decision in your life as you navigate our portal. I invite you to explore the various opportunities the Department has to offer and contact us if you need further information and assistance. We hope to see you very soon on one of our programs.

About the Department

The Department of Business Management has a mission to provide our students with exquisite managerial and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills that enhance their employability and new venture creation. This mission is pursued with internationally experienced and exposed faculty using current cutting-edge case study pedagogy, blended learning and technology-mediated courses which simulated industry, markets and organizational decision-making in our lectures. This is sustained with strategic and operational decisions with core thrusts of Excellence, Quality, Standardization and Technology, applied in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Our programme offering covers both undergraduate and postgraduate levels (BSc, MBA, MRes & PhD) in Business Administration, Marketing, and Human Resource Management. From the 2023/2024 academic year, our main undergraduate admissions will be for the new BSc (Hons) Business Administration. However, admissions will be opened for students with HND in specialized areas to join as top-up students in years 200 and 300 for the BSc (Hons) Marketing and Human Resources. The diverse excellent and experienced faculty of the department have built a range of portfolio for relevant cutting-edge research intended to contribute to the body of knowledge in Ghana and globally. These are in the areas of Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship. Specifically, in: (1) Family Business & Entrepreneurship in Ghana; (2) Work, Management Strategy and Organisation; (3) Consumer Behaviour Research; (4) International Business Management and Strategy, and (5) Graduate Employability.

Areas of expertise

• Business Administration
• Human Resource Management
• Entrepreneurship

Academic Programmes

Undergraduate (day & evening), bsc. (hons) business administration.

Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration programme is designed for students seeking a broad-based high level of business knowledge emanating from an in-depth understanding of business concepts and entrepreneurship mindset content required to run businesses in the contemporary business environment. Therefore, students will acquire the skills needed to integrate management, marketing, accounting, and finance concepts to develop strategies to improve short, medium, and long-term organizational goals and performance. As a general business degree, it is intended for students who want to study business. In addition, this broad-based business management qualification is to appeal to people running their businesses, those with the intention of running their own businesses and those working in entrepreneurial environments seeking higher knowledge of contemporary solutions. Programme Highlights: Consumer Behaviour, Budgeting and Financial Planning, Strategic Operations Management, Services Marketing, SME Management, Total Quality Management, Project Management Theory, Company Law, Digital Marketing, Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Accounting and Practitioners Forum, among others.

BSc. (Hons) Human Resource Management

The human capital of organisations has become a critical source of competitive advantage and as such it prudent management is an important requirement in management education. Our Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management programme, therefore seeks to equip students with thorough theoretical and practical global and local context perspectives and understanding of key areas in human resource management. This is to prepare students for contemporary human resource management and managerial career in industry or the public sector.

BSc. (Hons) Marketing

Marketing and its management are now an integral part of making an organisation succeed in the current contemporary business environment. Our Bachelor of Science in Marketing programme provides a concentration of marketing knowledge within a broad base of business and entrepreneurship concepts for our students. Providing insights into the marketing process and the cutting-edge marketing techniques essential to marketers and marketing managers of products and services in the contemporary business environment. The programme seeks to prepare students for marketing and managerial career in industry or the public sector.

Graduate (PhD)Programmes

Doctor of philosophy (phd) in business administration (modular).

The GIMPA PhD programme is designed to enrich students’ research skills toward facilitating their ability to conduct rigorous academic research with implications for Ghana’s and international development. The PhD programme model focuses on three basic areas:

• Rigorous training in general research methods as well as those specific to a discipline. This ensures the ability to conduct research at an advanced level. Such training is typically covered in two semesters of coursework and also throughout the programme in substantive seminars and workshops.
• Substantive coursework in a subject area discipline beyond the master’s degree level. This is designed to ensure theoretical, applied and empirical knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline. Such coursework is typically covered in one semester.
• A supervised written thesis that typically takes up to two years to complete.
• Management (HRM/Strategy)

Admission into the Doctoral Programme is once a year only. The deadline for completed applications is August 31. Applications must include all supporting documents before they can be considered for review. Applications completed after the deadline will be deferred for consideration to the next admission cycle. Minimum Criteria for Admission ● A GIMPA Master of Science or Master of Research Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.3 or higher or equivalent as determined by the admission committee. ● Applicants possessing a good Masters’s degree with a GPA of 3.3 or higher (or equivalent) from other accredited universities shall be considered for admission ● Applicants with a first-class honours degree in a relevant area at the Bachelor’s level from an accredited reputable university. ● Two completed recommendation forms from people who are qualified to comment on the applicant’s academic preparation and potential for success in the Doctoral Program. At least one must be from a former lecturer. (i) An essay on professional plans and what role the doctorate will play in attaining them. (ii) A document outlining potential areas of dissertation research (iii) An interview with the admissions committee may be required.

Doctor of Management (DMGT)

The GIMPA Doctor of Management (DMGT) programme is designed for professional and senior executives with extensive managerial experience who are looking to acquire knowledge that will enable them to transform business practices. It aims at developing scholar-practitioners with superior research and analytical skills that can be applied to critical issues in the world of business. The emphasis is on applied theory and research. As a result, the programme is designed around action research. Thus, the research approach emphasizes topics that reflect the intersection of theory and contemporary business issues.

Graduate Programmes

One year master programmes (weekends), master of human resource management.

The Master of Human Resource Management is a one-year, full-time master’s degree programme designed to prepare professionals to advance their careers in the field of human resources (HR). The programme emphasizes the strategic role that human resources play in the performance of global and local organizations, providing students and practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to be effective HR leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our students learn key HR processes and activities by exploring key topics that are increasingly important to HR, including managing in a global contemporary context, diversity and inclusion, and managing HR in small and entrepreneurial firms.

Programme Highlights: Staffing, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Performance Management, Employee Motivation, Learning, Training and Development, And Employee Relations, among others

Admission Requirements:

An applicant to the Master of Human Resource Management programme is required to have earned a bachelor's degree or the equivalent as follows:

• The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division minimum OR
• Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (CBA/DBA) programmes at the Business School and obtain pass marks of at least 55% in each course.
• Applicants without HRM or management degrees or training should have practical experience of at least one year in a recognised organisation or firm.

Duration: One (1) Year

Offering mode: Weekends

Programme Coordinator: Dr Stanford Nartey;

E-mail: [email protected]

Master of Marketing

The Master of Marketing is a one-year programme tailored to contribute positively to developing critical marketing management skilled personnel needed to fill more senior roles within various organisations. The programme provides our students with an entrepreneurial mind-set for the contemporary business environment, particularly at upper levels of corporate marketing management. The programme equips the student with the requisite knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories underlying effective marketing practice and provides them with leading-edge contemporary marketing skills for successful employment in both public and private organizations. The programme is geared towards graduates with little to moderate professional working experience after their bachelor’s degrees or professional certificates.

Programme Highlights: Digital and Interactive Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communication, Services and Relationship Marketing, Sales Management, Brand Management and Corporate Identity, and Business-to-Business Marketing, among others. Admission requirements: An applicant to the Master of Marketing programme is required to have earned a bachelor's degree or the equivalent as follows:

• The applicant must hold a professional qualification in Marketing such as CIM. OR
• Applicants without marketing or management degrees or training should have practical experience of at least one year in a recognised organisation or firm.

Programme Coordinator: Dr David Eshun Yawson;

E-mail: [email protected]

TWO YEARS MASTER PROGRAMMES (Weekends, Evenings, and Modular)

Master of business administration (mba).

The GIMPA Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree. The MBA programme is designed to provide a strong and advanced education in business management and also to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary for the attainment of a competitive edge in Business Administration. The programme is geared towards graduates with little to moderate professional working experience after their bachelor’s degrees or professional certificates. The focus is on developing managers with decision-making abilities. As such, there is much more emphasis on using case studies and other problem-solving tools. Unlike the EMBA, this programme allows for in-depth specializations as most entry-to middle-level managers focus on a functional area in terms of their employment responsibilities.

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an approved/recognized university with a second-class lower division minimum, plus two years of post-graduation professional experience.
• A lower-class degree, then five years post-graduation professional experience plus additional postgraduate or professional certificate/education such as the GIMPA postgraduate or certificate in business administration. OR
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ICA, ICSA, GIPS, and CIB, plus three years of post-qualification experience.
• Applicants with degree classifications below second-class lower division and/or narrowly-focused professional qualifications should enrol in the GIMPA Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) programme at the Business School to enhance their chances of gaining admission.

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) (Evening & Modular)

The GIMPA EMBA is a professional degree that is specially designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, attitude and skills required by chief executives and other top-level managers to meet effectively the leadership and managerial challenges they face in their organizations. As such, the programme adopts a generalist perspective that is relevant to those at senior management ranks and does not provide for specialization in any functional area of business.

• A Bachelor’s Degree (from an approved/recognized university or equivalent professional qualification with requisite experience).
• At least five years’ post-qualification managerial experience
• Applicant should be at least thirty (30) years of age
• Applicants with degree classifications below second-class lower division and or narrowly focused professional qualifications should enrol in the GIMPA Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) programme at the Business School to enhance their chances of gaining admission.

Master of Research in Business Administration (MRES)

The Master of Research in Business Administration (MRes) is a research-based degree that prepares graduates for academic careers in various functional areas of business at tertiary institutions and in the research departments of organizations. The programme emphasizes the development of skills in understanding theory, the research process and methodology. Graduates of the program are expected to make contributions to the advancement of knowledge of business practices through research, teaching and consulting. It is also designed for those interested in acquiring a doctoral degree in the future.

• Strong quantitative orientation/background.
• Second class upper minimum for graduates in business, economics and other social sciences.
• Second class lower minimum for graduates in mathematics, statistics and engineering-related sciences.
• For the programme in accounting, a terminal professional qualification would be an added advantage.
• Expressed interest in teaching at the tertiary level.
• Sponsorship by a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

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Prof franklyn a. manu, prof stanley coffie, dr william kofi darbi, dr david eshun yawson, dr israel kpekpena, dr nancy sam-tagoe adjadogo, grace abban-ampiah, mr frederick owusu sarpong, mr paul nartey, dr alphonse aklamanu, dr. dora yeboah, prof fanny adams quagrainie, dr charles agyei, prof bernard acquah obeng, dr. stanford nartey.

With over 3,000 students enrolled in six schools for undergraduate and graduate studies, prospective student interest continues to rise. 

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Where can i get application forms, dial *924*200*16# to purchase an e-voucher using mobile money. alternatively, you can visit any consolidated bank ghana (cbg) or ecobank branch across the country. after acquiring the e-voucher, proceed to apply online at https://apply.gimpa.edu.gh/, how much is the application fee.

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Undergraduate programmes are usually 4 years. Masters programmes are for 1 or 2 years, depending on the programme. Post Graduate Diploma programmes are usually a year. However, you are encouraged to confirm with your prospective secretariat as some programmes may have a unique timeline.

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MPhil Human Resource Management

This is a 2-year rigorous programme aimed at providing advanced human Resource Management training to highly qualified degree holders. It is geared towards developing the research capacities of participant students and is positioned as a breeding programme for doctoral candidates in Human Resource Management. The emphasis is research and students spend the entire second year in the programme writing an M. Phil Thesis under supervision. MPhil Human Resource Management students take courses such as Multivariate Data Analysis for Business, Research Methods, Public Sector HRM, Organisational Behaviour & Management, Human Relations in Organisation, Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations & Labour Law, and Advanced Business Policy and Strategy.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:.

The requirement is a good first degree (at least a Second Class lower) in Human Resource Management, Psychology or Sociology from a recognized university. Candidates with a good first degree (at least a Second Class lower) in other areas who demonstrate an eagerness and capacity to cope with the programme may be considered. Admissions are in August each year. An entrance examination or interview may be conducted.

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• Course Name: Ph.D in Human Resource Management(Human Resource Management)
• Major Subject: Human Resource Management
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Human resource management.

The MBA/EMBA programme in Human Resource Management is one of the heavily subscribed programmes run by the School of Business. The two programmes are based on a similar curriculum with the EMBA tailored towards executive management. The first year of the programme exposes students to general courses in management. The second year is a specialization year where students undertake electives in human resource management. The Department has produced a reasonable number of graduates who are occupying positions in the field in private and public institutions.

Timing and duration for the programme The MBA programme is run on full-time (mornings and afternoons during weekdays) and part-time (evenings during weekdays) basis whiles the EMBA programme is run on weekends (Friday evenings and Saturdays). Currently, the duration for the full-time programme is two years and that for the part-time and EMBA programme is three years.

Course Content: The under listed are the courses offered on the programme;

Year One Semester One

• ACF 551 Management Accounting
• ISD 551 Quantitative Analysis
• ACF 553 Business Economics
• MAS 561Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
• MAS 553 Human Resource Management
• ISD 552 Operations Management
• MCS 552 Marketing Management
• ACF 554  Corporate Finance
• ISD 554 Research Methods
• ISD 556 MIS & E-Business

Year One Semester Two

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* In addition to successfully completing the above courses, students will also be required to write and defend a thesis.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration | NiBS

Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) in business administration,    program overview.

The Ph.D. program offered by NiBS is designed to improve the quality of business education. It is designed to adequately prepare candidates to pursue careers in a university and polytechnic setting as full-time faculty members where research and teaching will be their primary focus. The program has a focus on new theory and knowledge development with a heavy emphasis on a variety of research methodologies and publication.

   Duration:   – 3 years

 admission date:  5th june 2024  –  10th august 2024,  specializations:.

• Strategy & Innovation
• Organizational Leadership

    Admission Requirement

• Master or MPhil Degree in Management, Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Supply-Chain Management, Organizational Behaviour, Economics, Business Law, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Management, Public Administration, and Information Systems management.
• Applicants must attain a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be admitted.
• Applicants with a professional accounting qualification, e.g., ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, etc., in addition to a non-research EMBA, a non-business-related MBA, MA, or MSc from an accredited university/college with a minimum 3.0 CGPA, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Completed application form
• Pass an interview with the admission committee
• Full Resume
• 2 Passport pictures
• Application Fee
• Certified transcript

    Duration & Courses

• Foundation courses
• Research Methodology Courses

Years 2 & 3

• Specialization Research Courses & Seminars
• Research Proposal & Defence
• Academic Writing & Publishing
• Teaching Seminar & Practicum
• Doctoral Thesis Project & Defence

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Dr. Edmund Nana Kwame Nkrumah

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The University for Development Studies (UDS) is Ghana’s first public University in the North. 

The pedagogical philosophy of UDS is said to have been borne out of a new thinking in higher education emphasizing the need for universities as teaching and research institutions to play more active role in addressing societal problems (especially rural areas) for speedy development. The University by its mandate and constituency has a pro-poor focus and this is reflected in its methodology of teaching, research and outreach services. The specific emphasis on practically-oriented, research and field-based training is aimed at contributing towards poverty reduction in order to accelerate national development.

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Ghana is a country located in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by the Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire), Burkina Faso, and Togo. It is a colorful and vibrant tropical country with a population of more than 28 million people and a population density of 304 per square meter. The capital city of Ghana is Accra. It is formerly known as the Gold Coast and is the first African nation to gain independence from the British in 1957.

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Tamale is the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana, West Africa. It’s known for its traditional mosques and large Central Mosque. The Centre for National Culture sells handicrafts and stages music and dance performances. The Central Market has goods like fabric and fruit. East of Tamale are local kraal buildings with conical straw roofs. To the west, Mole National Park is home to elephants and leopards.  

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Kwame nkrumah university of science and technology, admission into phd, mphil & msc programmes.

Admission into PhD, MPhil and MSc Programmes in Water Resources, Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation, Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre, at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana

The Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre , Kumasi (RWESCK) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana, seeks to build high quality human resource capacity in Ghana and the sub-regional to meet the needed critical mass of human resources required to address the development challenges highlighted in the Africa Water Vision for 2025 and Post MDG Sustainable Development Goals.

PhD Programme Fellowships

RWESCK Graduate Research Programme is pleased to announce that, partially-funded (partial tuition, stipend and research grants) scholarships  are availablefor  20 applicants  from Ghana and all the West African Countries to pursue 4 years full time study in the following specialisation:

• PhD in Water Resources Engineering and Management
• PhD in Water Supply and Treatment Technology
• PhD in Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management

Females are encouraged to apply to take 40% enrolment allotted to females and those with good academic records will be considered for full scholarship. Applicants from West Africa are encouraged to apply to take 30% enrolment allotted to non-Ghanaians. 

Details of PhD Fellowship

• Fund to pay part of the fees (tuition and bench fees) to the university
• Monthly stipend for a maximum period of 36 months during programme
• Research and travel grant for student’sPhD Research field work

Entry Requirements

In conformity with the entry requirement of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the successful candidate will have a minimum of:

• First and Second Class (Upper Division) in their first degree.
• Good Master’sdegree in Water and Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Engineering option), Civil Engineering (Water Resources/Hydrology option), Geomatic Engineering, Natural Resources, Mathematics, Geography, Chemical Engineeringand other relevant disciplines, with an average of at least 60%. Submit academic transcripts.
• Candidates from non-Anglophone countries must have an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language ( TOEFL  or  British Council ,  IELTS ) with above average score.
• Age Limit: 40years or less.
• Candidates with one publication in a journal as first author have an advantage.
• Evidence of current and previous employments.

Masters Programme (MSc/MPhil) Fellowships

RWESCK Graduate Programme is pleased to announce that,  partially-funded (partial tuition and research grants) scholarships  are available for  40 applicants  from Ghana and all the West African Countries to pursue 18 months full-time MSc programme or 24 months MPhil  in the following specialisations:

• MSc in Water Resources Engineering and Management
• MSc in Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation 
• MPhil in Water Resources Engineering and Management
• MPhil in Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management

Details of MSc/MPhil Fellowship

• Fund to pay part of the fees (tuition and bench fees) to the university (partial fund for  ONLY academically outstanding applicants),
• Research grant for student MSc/MPhil Thesis field work,
• First and Second Class (Upper Division) in their first degreein Water and Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Engineering option), Civil Engineering (Water Resources/Hydrology option), Geomatic Engineering, Natural Resources, Mathematics, Geology, Chemical Engineering and other relevant disciplines,

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Candidates may directly contact the GRP CCLU byvia email to [email protected] and copy Dr. Oduro-Kwarteng at  [email protected]  (Cell +233 244 598999)for further information.

Application Supporting Documents

• Completed application form with Two passport photograph
• Detailed CV and two letters of reference (one from a supervisor at the Master’s level)
• Official transcriptsand certificatesfor BSc and MSc degrees
• Proof of ability to communicate in English for Candidates from non-Anglophone countries
• Motivation letter (two pages). PhD and MPhil candidates are to submit soft and hard copies of a letter of motivation (max. two pages) with the heading outlining why you want to study, what makes you well-suited to study in your chosen specialisation,current occupation, how the Programme will fit into your professional vision, how your home country stands to benefit after your training.
• Short concept note (three pages). PhD and MPhil candidates are to submit both soft and hard copies of a short concept note (max. 3 pages outlining the justification, objectives, methodology and expected outcomes of a research idea.

Application Procedure

• Ghanaian Students: Purchase the e-voucher based information provided at  http://www.knust.edu.gh/admissions/prospective-students/pgadmissions  and proceed to  http://admissions.knust.edu.gh/pgadmissionsnew/ and complete the relevant application documents,
• International students: Access the KNUST application form via  http://admissions.knust.edu.gh/pgadmissionsnew/foreign.php
• Complete application form and attach scanned recent passport-size picture
• The deadline for receiving completed application forms and all necessary documents at the Graduate School is  Friday April 29, 2016.
• Submit the signed application form and other information by email to Dr. S. Oduro-Kwarteng [email protected]

KNUST will short list candidates for a selection interview in Kumasi OR via telephone. The date of the interview will be communicated after short listing. 

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Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management

Enhance global business environments with the 100% online Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (PhD-HRM) degree program at National University. No GRE/GMAT required. You’ll gain the expert-level knowledge you need to take on leadership positions in the private, public, and non-profit sector. Through this comprehensive doctoral degree, you’ll deepen your understanding of human resource theories and practices, including critical thinking and research skills. 

Advance Your Human Resource Career Completely Online

NU’s PhD-HRM program is centered on the evolution of human resources. You’ll explore extrinsic and intrinsic compensation concepts, how to improve organizational effectiveness, and how to motivate diverse workforces. You’ll also learn how to develop and apply quantitative and qualitative research designs and methodologies. Other focus areas in the PhD in Human Resource Management include working within a unionized environment, legal issues impacting human resources, and how to improve diversity and inclusion. 

NU’s one-to-one learning model will provide you with the guidance, attention, and support you deserve throughout your doctoral education.

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• Credit Hours: 60
• Courses: 20
• Estimated Time to Complete: 38 months

The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (PhD-HRM) program can be completed in 60 credits. Each foundational course runs 8 weeks, and dissertation courses run 12 weeks.

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This program can be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation research. If needed, additional courses will be added to the student degree program in alignment with the SAP and Academic Maximum Time to Completion policies. Students who do not complete their program in accordance with these policies may be dismissed.

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In this course, you will focus on the development of the human resource function in organizations. From exploring employee recruitment, motivation, performance and various forms of compensation and benefits packages, you will view the human resource function in a strategic role that enhances global business environments.

In this course, you will explore the concepts of extrinsic and intrinsic compensation in the management of today’s diverse and global workforce. The decisions made in these areas, related to compensation and benefits at the Executive and the employee level, can directly impact the strategic nature and direction of the organization.

In this course, you will explore all aspects of labor relations from a human resources perspective. This will include the history, structure, politics, processes, and relationships associated with bargaining units (unions). You will examine how unions can change attitudes and behaviors of both management and employees, as well as the benefits and challenges to working in a human resources position in a unionized environment.

In this course, you will explore how to manage human resources to optimize organizational effectiveness as well as individual outcomes in a global context. You will consider current laws, public policies, recruitment and retention strategies. In addition, you will determine how employees’ concerns and complaints are incorporated into organizational decision-making.

Prerequisites:  *Fundamental requirement in General Management

In this course, you will examine supervisory concepts, laws, regulations and HRM practices used in the 21st Century. You will explore techniques for motivating employees as a supervisor of diverse workforces and evaluate the role of supervisors in organizational planning.

This doctoral course examines the uniqueness of culture and its impact on all areas of organizational operations. This includes such aspects as diversity, global transitioning, accommodations, and cross-national teamwork. The Twenty-First century Human Resources professional must have an open mind and a willingness to suspend judgments, ask questions, and listen to answers.

In this course, you will explore multiple levels of employment, including management, full-time employees, part-time employees, temporary employees, and contracted employees based on the passage and interpretation of laws, whether at the federal, state, or local level. Policies such as employment-at-will, right to work, or termination, and other regulations can change with an act of Congress or a state legislature.

In this course, you will explore how the HRM function creates a more inclusive culture by valuing diversity of its workforce. During the course, you will review organizational decisions on diversity issues in order to learn how to avoid discrimination while improving organizational effectiveness. To gain an awareness of corporate best practices, you will examine HRM’s role in diversity and inclusion cases.

In this course, you will examine how organizational behavior is relevant to HRM. You will explore theories that support and explain causes and outcomes of typical issues in HRM. In addition to individual behaviors in organizations, team dynamics in relation to organizational structures will be discussed in consideration of organizational goals and employee well-being.

In this course, you will explore the strategic role of human resources in organizations. Through an examination of HRM functions, you will determine how these align with the strategic direction of organizations. In addition, you will consider the potential contributions and challenges that HRM might face, especially during organizational change processes. You will then develop HRM initiatives that help achieve organizational goals.

In this course, you will review policy development processes, how these are implemented and the outcomes resulting from policies being deployed. You will consider various forces that affect HR policies including the needs of global environments, organizations, and employees. You will develop policy implementation plans that include the necessary steps, resource allocations, and measurement of outcomes.

In this course, you will engage in the process of scholarly literature reviews and academic writing. With an emphasis on how to (a) conduct effective literature searches, specifically in preparation for the dissertation, (b) develop a plan for writing comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature, and (c) critically review and write about underlying theory/conceptual frameworks, you will develop a foundation for future research. The overarching goal of this course is for you to conduct an exhaustive search of the peer-reviewed research literature in your topic area and identify potential areas of inquiry for your dissertation.

In this course, you will cultivate a statistical mindset through learning and nurturing skills needed to perform and interpret univariate inferential statistics. The course will facilitate building your statistical confidence in assessing and performing statistics. The course will cover univariate parametric and non-parametric statistical tests, interpretation of statistical output, and introduce skills needed to select statistical tests based on quantitative research questions.

During this course, as a scholar-practitioner, you will build the skills essential for designing quantitative studies; analyzing the data collected in these studies, and interpreting the results of data analyses. You will explore designs and statistical techniques to use with their envisioned dissertation research.

During this course, you will examine qualitative methods for studying human behavior including grounded theory, narrative analysis, ethnography, mixed methods, and case studies. You will explore designs and methodologies to use with your envisioned research.

The Pre-Candidacy Prospectus is intended to ensure students have mastered knowledge of their discipline prior to candidacy status and demonstrated the ability to design empirical research as an investigator before moving on to the dissertation research coursework. Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize empirical, peer-reviewed research to support all assignments in this course. The Pre-Candidacy Prospectus is completed only after all foundation, specialization, and research courses have been completed.

Students in this course will be required to complete Chapter 1 of their dissertation proposal including a review of literature with substantiating evidence of the problem, the research purpose and questions, the intended methodological design and approach, and the significance of the study. A completed, committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Chapter 1 is required to pass this course successfully. Students who do not receive approval of Chapter 1 to minimum standards will be able to take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of Chapter .

Students in this course will be required to work on completing Chapters 1-3 of their dissertation proposal and receive committee approval for the Dissertation Proposal (DP) in order to pass the class. Chapter 2 consists of the literature review. Chapter 3 covers the research methodology method and design and to includes population, sample, measurement instruments, data collection and analysis, limitations, and ethical considerations. In this course, a completed, committee-approved Chapters 2 and 3 are required and, by the end of the course, a final approved dissertation proposal (against the minimum rubric standards). Students who do not receive approval of the dissertation proposal will be able to take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of these requirements.

Students in this course will be required to prepare, submit, and obtain approval of their IRB application, collect data, and submit a final study closure form to the IRB. Students still in data collection at the end of the 12-week course will be able to take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to complete data collection and file an IRB study closure form.

In this dissertation course students work on completing Chapters 4 and 5 and the final Dissertation Manuscript. Specifically, students will complete their data analysis, prepare their study results, and present their findings in an Oral Defense and a completed manuscript. A completed, Committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Dissertation Manuscript and successful Oral Defense are required to complete the course and graduate. Students who do not receive approval for either or both their Dissertation Manuscript or defense can take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of either or both items as needed.

Degree Requirements

The University may accept a maximum of 12 semester credit hours in transfer toward the doctoral degree for graduate coursework completed at an accredited college or university with a grade of “B” or better. The PHD-HRM degree program in the School of Business has the following graduation requirements:

• A minimum of 48 credit hours of graduate instruction must be completed through NU
• Grade Point Average of 3.0 (letter grade of “B”) or higher
• Satisfactory completion of the PHD-HRM Pre-Candidacy Prospectus
• University Approval of Dissertation Manuscript and Oral Defense completed
• Submission of the approved final dissertation manuscript to the University Registrar, including the original unbound dissertation manuscript and an electronic copy
• Official documents on file for basis of admission: a conferred master’s degree from an accredited academic institution
• Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University
• All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their diploma and/or degree posted transcript.

Positions  

• Human resource manager or specialist 
• Postsecondary teacher
• Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialist
• Business partner
• Recruitment/placement specialist
• Human resource employee relations manager
• Business intelligence analyst
• Compensation analyst
• Assistant professor of management (college and university professors, faculty members) 

Work Settings

• Public administration (Federal and State governmental agencies, VA, Forest Service Bureau of Prisons, Environmental Protection Agency, etc.)
• Colleges and Universities seeking academic faculty members
• Professional, scientific, and technical services (Management consulting companies like Deloitte, Accenture, or government contractors offering consulting services) 
• Healthcare (Managed care providers, hospitals, medical facilities, residential care facilities)
• Manufacturing (Aerospace, defense, biotech, pharma, and other large private sector corporations)
• Large retailers like Amazon and Wayfair
• Information Technology
• Finance and insurance

*Positions may require additional experience, training, and other factors beyond completing this degree program. Many roles may also require state licensure, and it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all licensure requirements are met.

SOURCE: Emsi Labor Analyst- Report. Emsi research company homepage at https://www.economicmodeling.com/company/ (Report viewed: 4/13/2022). 

DISCLAIMER: The data provided is for informational purposes only. Emsi data and analysis utilizes government sources to provide insights on industries, demographics, employers, in-demand skills, and more to align academic programs with labor market opportunities. Cited projections may not reflect local or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth. Current and prospective students should use this data with other available economic data to inform their educational decisions.

DISSERTATION PROCESS

Faculty assist each NU Doctoral candidate to reach this academic goal through a systematic process leading to a high-quality completed dissertation. A PhD-HRM dissertation is a scholarly documentation of research that makes an original contribution to the field of study. This process requires care in choosing a topic, documenting its importance, planning the methodology, and conducting the research. These activities lead smoothly into the writing and oral presentation of the dissertation.

A doctoral candidate must be continuously enrolled throughout the series of dissertation courses. Dissertation courses are automatically scheduled and accepted without a break in scheduling to ensure that students remain in continuous enrollment throughout the dissertation course sequence. If additional time is required to complete any of the dissertation courses, students must re-enroll and pay the tuition for that course. Continuous enrollment will only be permitted when students demonstrate progress toward completing dissertation requirements. The Dissertation Committee determines progress.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of National University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (PhD-HRM) program, you’ll be able to:

• Evaluate human resource theories, concepts, and scholarly research
• Recommend best practices in hiring, retaining, supporting, and motivating employees
• Determine the impact of employment laws in domestic and multinational organizations
• Contribute to the body of theory and practice in human resource management

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Ph.D. in Human Resource Management

Program information.

The doctoral program in human resource management (HRM) prepares students for success in research universities as faculty members specializing in human resources. Doctoral students work closely with faculty to gain research and teaching expertise in the various functions and activities carried out as part of HRM, including the relationship between these practices and organizational strategies, cultures, and performance.

Many HRM scholars specialize or focus on more micro-level work, such as researching the impact of specific HR practices (e.g., selection or training techniques) on individual-level measures of satisfaction or performance. Alternatively, macro-level HR (i.e., “strategic HRM”) scholars study the effects of systems of HR policies and practices on organizational-level outcomes. KU faculty have expertise at both levels, as evidenced by publications in prestigious outlets.

Application deadlines

Priority: December 15, 2023

Final: January 10, 2024

• Application requirements

Doctoral students work closely with faculty to gain research expertise in the various functions and activities carried out as part of HRM with a focus on the attraction, selection, retention, development, motivation, and utilization of individuals in organizations.

Part of our mission is to develop effective teachers. To that end, all doctoral students are required to teach at least two sections as independent instructors. The school and university prepare and reward doctoral students for excellence in teaching through various programs and awards.

Program details

Human resource managment core courses.

A graduate course in economics: BE 701: Business Economics OR BE 917: Advanced Managerial Economics OR ECON 700: Survey of Microeconomics

Note: BE 917: Business Economics, is preferred. Students coming into the program directly from an undergraduate degree may consider substituting BE 701: Business Economics, or ECON 700: Survey of Microeconomics. In the event a student has taken a graduate economics course prior to enrolling as a KU doctoral student, she/he may waive the requirement and substitute either an elective doctoral content course or a statistics/research methods course for this requirement.

MGMT 905:  Management Research Methods

MGMT 916: Major Management Theories

MGMT 950: Seminar in Human Resource Management I

MGMT 951: Seminar in Human Resource Management II

MGMT 953: Seminar in Organizational Behavior I OR         MGMT 954: Seminar in Organizational Behavior II

MGMT 956: Seminar in Strategic Management I OR      MGMT 957: Seminar in Strategic Management II

MGMT 998: Independent Study

MGMT 952: Special Topics in Human Resource Management (offered and required when there are 3 or more students in years 1 & 2 of the program)

Statistics/Research Methods Courses

At least four courses with advisor approval

At least two or more courses with advisor approval

For more information, view a detailed list of courses in the academic catalog.

• Comprehensive exams
• Dissertation proposal
• Dissertation defense

Some students can complete the program in four years.

Program faculty

• Howard Fitch/Fred Ball Professor
• Management and Entrepreneurship academic area

• Associate Professor

• Neeli Bendapudi Professor of Management

Human Resource Management doctoral students

• Ph.D. Student

• Ph.D. Candidate