Vision
To develop ‘practitioner-scholars’ who will conduct and publish the results of rigorous applied management research that advance an area of knowledge and practice.
Mission
To develop executives to more effectively under-stand new trends in business & management research so that they can assume senior management and leadership responsibilities.
Philosophy of the programme
In keeping with the core values of UniSey, the underlying philosophy of the programme is to promote creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit for growth and development.
Aim(s)
To educate business executives in the concepts and techniques needed to understand a range of business disciplines and to conduct research on issues arising in professional business practice.
Objectives of the programme
The program objectives are as follows:
Consistent with international practice, the doctoral program is/may be completed in a minimum of 3 years. An extension of not more than 1 year may be granted on application.
The programme is offered in English.
The programme is offered full-time and part time.
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Each module is given in a seminar form. The study plan for each module involves substantial reading of selected materials which places emphasis on the students’ specialization needs and educational activities in relation to longer-range personal and career goals. At the end of each of Module students will be required to hand in a research paper, undertake exam (or other similar assignments required by the instructor) in order to assess their participation and to evaluate their academic progress. Teaching methods may include:
24 Contact hours (lectures) delivered over 4 days (modular) plus 12 contact hours (tutorials) delivered over the same period. One modular session runs for 4 days (e.g., Thursday to Sunday) for 9 hours daily (6 hours of lectures and 3 hours of tutorials).
Academic Pathway:
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) | |
Year 1 | Fee per student per module (in SCR) |
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DBA 901 – Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice | 12, 000 |
DBA 902 – International Business and Global Trends | 12,000 |
DBA 903 – Marketing Strategy and Innovation | 12,000 |
Semester 2 |
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DBA 904 – Supply Chain Management | 12,000 |
DMX 905 – Philosophy of Science | 12,000 |
DMX 906 – Qualitative Research Methods | 12,000 |
Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
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DMX 907 – Quantitative Research Methods I | 12,000 |
DMX 908 – Quantitative Research Methods II | 12,000 |
DMX 909 – Comprehensive Examination | 12,000 |
DMX 910 – Thesis Research Proposal | 12,000 |
Semester 2 |
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DMX 911 – Academic Writing | 12,000 |
DBA 912 – Contemporary Issues in Management | 12,000 |
DBA 913 – Communication for Business and Management | 12,000 |
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DBA 914 – Strategic Management in Action | 12,000 |
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DMX 915 – Doctoral Seminar | 12,000 |
Doctoral Thesis Supervision
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FEE FOR DBA (TOTAL) | 230,000 |
FEE PER YEAR | Year 1: 72,000 Year 2: 84,000, Year 3: 74,000 |
*Fees are subject to change.
The University offers flexible payment plans and special tuition fees for self funding students. Kindly contact us for more information regarding these fees.
To educate business executives in the concepts and techniques needed to understand a range of business disciplines and to conduct research on issues arising in professional business practice.
The programme offers students the opportunity to study both economics and finance. In so doing, it equips them with the knowledge and understanding of methods and concepts in both economics and finance and enables them apply both financial and economic reasoning. The programme ideally prepares students for graduate study in the subjects and for a future career in finance and economics.
The programme aims to produce highly competitive business administration graduates who can succeed in a business administration career in Seychelles and beyond through a curriculum responding to general administration needs of the domestic and international business contexts.
The CEMBA/CEMPA Programme is designed to help busy practicing professionals, managers and public service officers gain a higher level of competency and develop an international perspective and global outlook.
The Programme is flexible — offered on a part-time basis while using a learner-centered system (in-class or online) so students can continue to work while accessing higher education.
