Overview
Doctoral studies provide an opportunity for candidates with an outstanding academic background to engage in an advanced study in a specialized field of research. Candidates are expected to have intellectual
curiosity, self-discipline and a high level of motivation to carry out research.
The programme provides for a wide variety of specializations in management. To prepare Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) candidates for advanced research, teaching and writing skills in their chosen area of
specialization, candidates shall be required to take supporting coursework comprising six course units and lasting at least two semesters.
The Ph.D. programme seeks to orient candidates to the informed and critical application of knowledge to problems and issues concerning management disciplines and professions. The doctoral programme is
intended to enhance individuals' capacity and skills for positions involving teaching, and research, in local and international institutions.
The objectives of the programme are:
a) to enhance skills in the various areas of specialization;
b) to provide an opportunity to the candidate to carry out and present
scholarly work; and
c) to carry out research in the chosen area of study and submit a Ph.D.
thesis.
MODES OF DELIVERY
Full-time and part-time programme
The teaching of the degree programme shall extend over a minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum period of 16 semesters.
Each semester shall consist of 15 weeks inclusive of teaching and examinations
Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours
Open, Distance and e-Learning
This Module is offered off-campus using multimedia approach in distance education.
The main media of instruction will be print and electronic study materials.
- The study materials shall be self-instructional.
- There will be use of limited face-to-face contact during the residential sessions.
Face-to-face delivery mode shall not exceed one third of the instructional time.
- Counseling and guidance shall be provided using multi-media approach.
- The module will run for a minimum of eight semesters of 24 weeks each and a maximum of 24 semesters from the date of registration.
- The minimum semester load shall be two course units and the maximum shall be six course units.
- Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours.
Structure
The doctoral programme shall last for a minimum period of seven (7) semesters and a maximum of fifteen (15) semesters.
Course outline
Candidates will be required to take three (3) core and three (3) specialization
courses as indicated below.
Thematic Areas of Specialization
Accounting
• Banking
• Finance
• Global Management
• Human Resources Management
• Strategic Information Systems
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Organizational Theory and Behaviour
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship and Small business Development
Admission Requirements
The following shall be eligible for admission:
A holder of a Master of Business Administration(MBA) from the UoN or any other recognized university
A holder of Masters degree from the UoN in areas of specialization relevant to the disciplines in faculty of commerce or any other institution recognized by senate.
a) A holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the senate.
b) A holder of a Masters degree from the University of Nairobi in areas of specialization relevant to the disciplines in the School of Business or any other institutions recognized by Senate.
Registration as a Doctoral student
a)For the purposes of eligibility for registration in the programme, an applicant who qualifies for admission into the course work phase shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirement spelt out in paragraph 4 of the common regulations for the degree of doctor of philosophy.
(b) A successful applicant shall register as a doctoral studentand take the required coursework. This student registration shall be for a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of seven semesters. The student shall be required to complete the coursework phase and develop an acceptable Research Proposal before being enrolled as a doctoral candidate.
Enrolment as a Doctoral Candidate
A student shall enroll as a doctoral candidate after fulfilling the
following requirements in his/her respective departments of
specialization:
(a) successful completion of all the common and specialization
courses.
(b) presentation of an acceptable Thesis Research Proposal.
Thesis Research
A candidate shall carry out supervised Thesis Research in his/her chosen area of study, for a minimum period of four semesters,culminating in a Doctoral Thesis.
Extension of Registration
An extension of the registration period may be granted by Senate
subject to satisfactory reasons being presented by the candidate.
Fees and Funding
TUITION 72,000.00
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 1,000.00
LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 5,000.00
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500.00
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000.00
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2,250.00
CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000.00
ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000.00
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000.00
THESIS EXAMINATION 50,000.00
Tuition/Supervision fees after course work p.a. 288,000.00
total units=6
Sem1
1 unit 101,750.00
2 units 174,750.00
3 units 247,750.00
Semester totals
Sem2
1 unit 75,250.00
2 units 148,250.00
3 units 221,250.00
Semester totals
Sem2
1 unit 96,750.00
2 units 169,750.00
3 units 242,750.00
THESIS IS 50,000.00 AND 288,000.00 FOR THE SUBSEQUENT YEARS
Bank Account to Deposit:
ABSA Bank of Kenya
Branch-ABSA Towers
A/C Name: UON Module II Fee Collection Account
A/C. No.: 2032771362
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