The applicants to this program must satisfy any of the following minimum admission requirements:

1. Be a holder of Masters Degree in management and Leadership from MUA or its equivalent from a recognized institution/University.
2. Possess both bachelors and masters degrees. Masters degrees must be in an area of Management, Leadership or Business Administration.
3. Holder of any other relevant masters’ degree in any other relevant field provided measures will be taken or have been taken to redress deficiencies in business and/or management and leadership education.
4. Three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s academic preparedness and ability to successfully undertake doctoral studies. At least two of those letters must be from the applicant’s previous graduate instructors.
5. The applicant should make arrangements for the official transcripts to be submitted to the University directly from previous academic institution(s).
6. Appear in person for an oral interview in order to determine their suitability for admission to a rigorous doctoral program.
7. Pass any other qualifying requirements as determined by the University senate.
8. Be a holder of any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.

 “Possession of the Minimum requirements does not guarantee automatic admission to the doctorate degree.”

Other Admission Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, applicants are required to submit a clear statement of goals and objectives showing their specific area(s) of intended doctoral-level research work along with the other credentials. Such statement is expected to be sufficiently specific to enable the department and the School of Management and Leadership to make an accurate assessment of the students’ academic capabilities and preparation.

International applicants will be required to seek equivalence of their certificates from Commission for University Education (CUE) or other recognized examining bodies.