1. Advanced Knowledge of Leadership Theories
Candidates must demonstrate:
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Deep understanding of transformational, transactional, and situational leadership approaches.
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Ability to analyze how leadership styles influence employee engagement, performance, and organizational outcomes.
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Familiarity with leadership challenges during organizational change and tools for managing resistance.
2. Strategic Management Foundations
Students must possess advanced knowledge in:
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Strategic planning models (SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, Balanced Scorecard).
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Concepts of competitive advantage, market dynamics, and environmental uncertainty.
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Organizational resilience, crisis management, and long-term sustainability strategies.
3. Organizational Behavior & Managerial Communication
Candidates are expected to understand:
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How managerial communication styles affect team collaboration, trust, and effectiveness.
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Behavioral theories influencing employee productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction.
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Principles of organizational culture formation and cultural change.
4. Human Resource Management & Talent Strategy
Students must be well-versed in:
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Strategic HRM frameworks, including recruitment, motivation, retention, and performance appraisals.
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Application of HR strategies in enhancing organizational performance.
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The role of HR in building innovation capabilities and employee commitment.
5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Business Ethics
Candidates need a strong foundation in:
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CSR models and their influence on stakeholder trust, reputation, and corporate legitimacy.
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Ethical decision-making frameworks and governance principles.
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Sustainability strategies and responsible management practices.
6. Innovation, Digital Transformation & Technology Management
Candidates should demonstrate:
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Understanding of organizational innovation capability, new product development, and technology adoption.
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Knowledge of key success factors in digital transformation, especially in traditional or legacy organizations.
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Awareness of the influence of AI and data analytics on managerial decision-making.
7. Corporate Finance & Behavioral Economics
Students must understand:
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Behavioral biases and their impact on corporate financial decisions (overconfidence, anchoring, loss aversion).
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Corporate financial management principles related to risk assessment, forecasting, and investment decisions.
8. Entrepreneurship & Emerging Markets
Candidates are expected to know:
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Success determinants for startups in emerging economies.
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Barriers to growth, innovation ecosystems, and access-to-finance challenges.
9. Research Methodology & Academic Writing
A doctoral candidate must show mastery in:
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Qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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Literature review, data collection, and critical analysis.
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Academic writing for constructing 5–10 page thesis papers with proper citations.
10. Thesis Requirement
Candidates must choose one of the following themes and prepare a 5–10 page doctoral-level thesis:
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Strategic Leadership and Organizational Resilience in Times of Global Crisis
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The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Decision-Making Processes in Corporate Management
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Sustainable Business Models and Their Impact on Long-Term Competitive Advantage
Thesis must include:
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Literature Review
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Methodology (conceptual or applied)
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Analysis & Discussion
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Conclusion
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References (APA/Harvard)
