DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) IN BUSINESS INNOVATION
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Business Innovation is designed for scholars who are excited to tackle business and societal challenges through research and critical inquiry.
- Self-paced online learning
- Live Lectures (recorded, in case you miss a session)
- 14 Courses + Graduate and Doctoral Seminar Courses
- Three to five years
- Earn a master’s degree at no extra cost
- $600 per year (or $200 upfront and $50 per month for 10 months)
OVERVIEW
Shape the future of business and society with the Ph.D. in Business Innovation, a program where bold ideas meet real-world impact. Students from diverse academic backgrounds tackle major organizational and community challenges through cutting-edge research and the spirit of Ubuntu. With expert faculty mentorship, you'll graduate with a powerful research portfolio and the leadership skills to transform industries and drive global change.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Become a visionary researcher and leader, equipped to drive transformative change:
How to develop innovative, research-backed solutions to today's biggest business and societal challenges.
How to integrate Ubuntu values into sustainable leadership and community-driven innovation.
How to master and apply advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods.
How to publish influential research in academic journals and build a global scholarly presence.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Ph.D. in Business Innovation requires a bachelor’s (or an equivalent) or master’s degree and proficiency in English. We welcome applicants from all academic and professional backgrounds who are passionate about creating real-world impact through research and innovation. Our focus is on empowering diverse thinkers to become change-makers in business and society. PhD students have the opportunity to earn a master’s degree during their program at no additional cost. Osiri University will accept up to 15 credits (approximately five graduate courses) previously taken at other universities towards a doctorate degree. Exemptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
To begin the enrollment process, please upload a copy of your bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification, such as an HND) or an unofficial transcript, along with the administrative fee. After starting classes, ensure that official transcripts are sent to the Registrar via email at [email protected], or mailed to The Registrar, 2737 N. 49th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 68504, directly from your former institution.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum for the PhD in Business Innovation is designed to match the bold, visionary ideas you have of the world. You will leverage your background to innovate new ways of thinking about solutions to organizational and community challenges through cutting-edge research and the spirit of Ubuntu. You will also benefit from other scholars who come from different backgrounds and approach research design and thinking in unique ways.
Required Courses
BICE 502 Sustainable Leadership
HUMA 570 Ubuntu Mind
BICE 800 Advanced Graduate Writing
BICE 801 Grounded and Contextualized Community-Based Knowledge
BICE 803 Comprehensive Overview of Research Design
BICE 804 Quantitative Methods
BICE 805 Qualitative Methods
BICE 806 Technology Venture Creation
Elective Courses
-Take six 3-credit, 500-level courses from different fields of interest.
-You can earn a master’s degree at no additional cost by taking the elective courses in one field. For example, if you take six courses that count towards the MBA as your elective courses plus BICE 500 Project-Based Experiential Course, then you will earn an MBA before your PhD.
Seminar and Dissertation Courses (No Limit)
BICE 807 Doctoral Seminar (3 credits minimum) (taken after required and elective courses)
BICE 808 Doctoral Dissertation (3 credits minimum) (taken after required and elective courses)
Program Structure
Discovery (First Year): Begin taking required and elective courses
Journey (Second Year): Start teaching or assisting in teaching, complete coursework, and defend proposal by the end of year.
Mastery (Third Year) and Beyond: Commence independent research and writing dissertation.