PhD in Management

Admissions /Requirements for the PhD Program

The program in Management Studies is very demanding and extremely selective. Highly motivated individuals with clear goals and outstanding research potential are eligible for admission. Applicants will be assessed and selected on the basis of their academic merits, teaching experience, area of research interest and the expected capability to successfully complete the doctoral program in English. The Department Graduate Committee determines the admission based on the following criteria/specific requirements to be admitted in the program includes:

• Applicants shall have at least two years teaching experience in public universities after their second degree,
• First Degree in Management or related functional areas that include; Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Public Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
• Second Degree in Management or Business Administration, MBA in Finance, or related functional areas that include; Marketing Management Studies, HRM, Supply Chain Management , Public Administration, Tourism Management , and Hotel Management .
• Diploma and Transcripts of both Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree
• A minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 point scale upon completing Masters Degree ;
• Evidence of English proficiency. For non-native English speakers or for those who have not possessed their degrees from Ethiopia, a TOEFL score (550) obtained within the last two years or a document certifying that English was the medium of instruction of the universities he/she got his/her  degrees from (both  for undergraduate and second degrees) during the time he/she studied. Their degree must be approved by Ethiopian Ministry of Education for degree equivalency.
• Synopsis of research. Applicants are required to present their synopsis to the Department Graduating Committee.
• Two Letter of Recommendation

Admission to a PhD program can take place as per academic calendar University of Gondar. Eligible Departments/Department of Management, Marketing Management and Accounting and Finance/ shall formally report to the College list of the staff eligible for upgrading as worked and approved by Department Graduate Committee and Postgraduate Office respectively as candidates of upgrading based on the criteria set by the UoG senate legislation.  This report consisted all the relevant information about the staff’s educational qualifications, years of services in and out of University of Gondar, field chosen for upgrading, level of degree sought, teaching effectiveness, publication, community service and others.