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Doctor of Business Administration at Central University

Central University, Ghana

Programme overview

The Doctor of Business Administration is a supervised research doctorate in the School of Graduate Studies. Candidates produce an original thesis that makes a significant contribution to knowledge, supported by doctoral seminars, research methods training and faculty mentorship over 3 to 4 years.

College: Central  |  School: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 3 to 4 years  |  Location: Miotso, Ghana

What you will study

Doctoral seminars and research methods training lead into supervised research and an original thesis. Confirm the current supervision areas on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Banking and finance, audit and assurance (ICAG, ACCA pathways), consulting, public sector management and entrepreneurship.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field, plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. MPhil applicants need a research proposal. PhD applicants need a research masters with thesis plus a doctoral proposal and interview.

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 170,173 for the whole programme (2026/2027). DBA, Level 500, official programme total GHS 170,173 (GHS 56,871 per semester listed). Whole-programme total. Source

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 3 to 4 years.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

Check deadlines.

  1. Check the entry requirements and cut off for your route.
  2. Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
  3. Select Doctor of Business Administration, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
  4. Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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