Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Southshore University College is the institution’s premier professional doctorate, designed to produce "Executive Architects" of global industry. Grounded in our TEASE values (Trustworthiness, Experience, Authority, Success, Expertise), the programme integrates high-level management theory with the practical Expertise required to solve complex, systemic business challenges. Representing the Nova Luxphilosophy, this degree signifies the ultimate safe harbor for senior professionals transitioning to peak strategic authority, backed by the prestigious award of the University of Cape Coast.
Key Information
Academic Division
School of Business & Management
Duration
3 Years
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
Strategic Focus
Applied Executive Leadership & Organizational Sovereignty
Institutions
Teaching Institution
SouthShore University College
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Our programme is benchmarked against International Standards for professional doctorates to ensure your leadership credentials carry global authority.
Applied Research Mandate
60% of the programme focus is dedicated to Evidence-Based Practice. Rather than purely theoretical inquiry, DBAs engage in graded simulations and real-world consultancy projects within the RIC (Research and Innovation Committee) framework.
Executive Skills Pipeline
A mandatory 100-hour track for doctoral students focusing on Strategic Negotiation, Boardroom Ethics, Big Data for Decision Making, and Strategic Foresight (Phase I-IV).
Industry Training & Placement (ITPO)
100% placement capability for capstone consultancy projects within multinational headquarters, government advisory boards, and global financial institutions.
Integrity & Trust
Defined by institutional Reliability and Adaptability the curriculum includes mandatory certifications in Boardroom Governance, ESG Standards, and Anti-Corruption Ethics.
Expertise Engine
This programme is a lead contributor to the Forensic Integrity & Market Audit (FIMA) and Applied Consumer Intelligence (ACI) Research Clusters.
Quality & Accreditation
Fully accredited by GTEC and monitored by the DOEQA. As an affiliate of the University of Cape Coast, Southshore ensures that the DBA thesis undergoes rigorous external examination by globally ranked academics. All research output must receive ethical clearance from the RIC to ensure absolute institutional Trustworthiness and Reliability. Apply via the Registrar's portal to join the elite architects of African and Global industry.
Admission Requirements
- Academic Qualification
A relevant Master’s degree (MBA, MSc, or MPhil) from a recognized institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
- Professional Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable senior management or executive-level experience.
- Research Aptitude
Submission of an Executive Research Concept Note detailing a practical organizational challenge to be solved, aligned with the RIC priorities
- Equitable Admissions
STEM and Leadership-focused scholarship paths are available via the Widening Participation pillar for underrepresented high-potential executives.
Curriculum Overview
Year 1
Semester 1
DDRS 701 - Advanced Academic Writing
GSMA 501 - Business Economics
GSMA 503 - Management & Organisational Behaviour
GSMK 501 - Marketing Management
GSMA 507 - Entrepreneurship
GSRS 703 - Qualitative Research and Data Analysis
Semester 2
GSHR 5523 - Human Resources Management
DDMA 702 - Operations Management
GSMA 502 - Financial Reporting for Managers
GSMA 508 - Strategic Management
GSRS 702 - Quantitative Research and Data Analysis
GSMA 6513 - Project Management
Year 2
Semester 1
BSMA 5523 - Legal Environment for Business
GSFI 6513 - International Financial Management
DDHR 703 - Strategic Human Resource Management
GRRS 807 - Administrative Law
GSMA 5763 - Procurement and Contract Management
GSRS 801 - Doctoral Research Seminar I
Semester 2
GSRS 901 - Graduate Research Seminar I
GSMA 802 - Customer Experience (CX) Strategy
GSFI 804 - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
GSMK 806 - International Project Finance
GSMA 808 - Strategic Risk Management
Year 3
Semester 1
GSHR 812 - Leading Through Crisis and Transformation
GSRS 901 - Graduate Research Seminar I
DDBA 900 - DBA Capstone Project
GSMK 901 - Marketing Communication and Integrated Marketing
GSMA 901 - Talent Management and Succession Planning
GSFI 901 - Advanced Data Analytics and Modelling
GSHR 901 - Developing High-Performance Teams
Semester 2
GSRS 902 - Graduate Research Seminar II
DDBA 900 - DBA Capstone Project
Career Prospects
We target an 85% Success Rate for graduates entering or progressing in elite leadership roles. Graduates are prepared for:
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Management Consultant (Partner Level)
University Faculty (Clinical/Professional Practice)
Policy Advisor (International Organizations/NGOs)
