PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (IEM)

It is expected that this program will synergize, facilitate, and enhance business administrators and managers, scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators to address challenges with an attitude of inclusivity and give avenues for realizing Academia for Society and Industry to foster existing and emerging businesses, industries, and other innovation-oriented organizations.

Eligibility

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD programme in IEM must have a good background in any of the following disciplines: business administration and management, entrepreneurship management, innovation management, natural science, engineering, and technologies, or a related area. 

Entry Requirements

The NM-AIST will admit competitively qualified students targeting the East and Sub-Saharan Africa regions; this does not limit applicants from outside the region of Sub Saharan Africa. An entrance examination will be administered to all applicants with unfamiliar qualifications.

(a) By Coursework and Dissertation

To be considered for admission into a PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (IEM) by Coursework, the minimum entry requirements are:

1. Possession of a second-class bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
2. Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
3. Applicants for admission into PhD programs must have at least an average of “B” in a Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.

(b) By Research and Thesis

To be considered for admission into a PhD programme by research and thesis, the minimum entry requirements are:

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0.
2. Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
3. Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in one publication and the FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication or producing evidence of a patent or prototype emanating from his or her research or innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
4. Submit, along with the application documents, a concise two-page concept note of what he or she wishes to research as part of the study in order to demonstrate his or her ability to organize thoughts in writing logically and creatively.

Note

1. Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g., M.D., BVM, and DDS) should have at least an overall “C” grade and an average “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of their specialization.
2. The applicant must satisfy the program and specialty-specific requirements as specified by the respective school or department hosting the program.

English Proficiency 

Since English is the primary language of instruction, all applicants seeking admission to academic programs at NM-AIST must possess adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a prerequisite for admission.

Areas of Specialization

1. Innovation Management
2. Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Duration

Full Time

1. Years: Three (3) Years
2. Semesters: Six (6)

Part Time

1. Years: 
2. Semesters: 

Mode of Delivery

Blended mode or hybrid mode whereby a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is mixed with web-based online instruction.