Post Graduate Programmes

General Admission Requirements

1. At least grade C passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and other three relevant subjects at one sitting in GCSE or a minimum score of BBB in Cambridge A levels or any equivalent qualification.
2. A Bachelor of Science degree in relevant discipline from any University accredited/recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica (or local accreditation body of that country) with at least Second Class Lower Division or a postgraduate diploma at upper credit level in relevant area from any University accredited/recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica (or local accreditation body of that country).
3. Candidates applying for MBA programme must have minimum of one year managerial/administrative experience.
4. All candidates must have attained a satisfactory level of performance in the university’s admission test and interview.

1. All candidates must have demonstrated adequate intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity and effective decision – making and problem solving potentials during the university’s admission test and interview.
2. Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized university and who have passed with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission provided the university’s matriculation requirements are satisfied.
3. Candidates with good quantitative background will have added advantage.

 
 

1. Expected Duration of the Programmes

1. Full-time: A Minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
2. Part-time: A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.

1. Requirements for Graduation

The total credits required for graduation is 36 credits units for MBAs as approved by the BQS

Courses are in module formats and all modules would need to be passed separately to achieve the qualification. Being the key to effective management, these core courses focus upon building skills in technology management and innovation. The business foundation courses will also assist students to understand the overall context of business and management.

PhD Programmes  

1. General Requirements

1. At least grade C passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and other three relevant subjects at one sitting in GCSE or a minimum score of BBB in Cambridge A levels or any equivalent qualification.
2. A Bachelor of Science degree in relevant discipline from any University accredited/recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica(or local accreditation body of that country) with at least Second Class Lower Division or a postgraduate diploma at upper credit level in relevant area from institutions accredited/recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica(or local accreditation body of that country).
3. MSc in relevant discipline from any University accredited/recognized by both academic and professional bodiesof the Republic of Dominica(or local accreditation body of that country). Candidates must have obtained at least three and half (3.5) points grading on a four points (4) grading scale or 60% overall average on a percentage grading scale.
4. Master of Philosophy (M. Phil)  in relevant discipline with at least three points (3.0) on a four points (4.0) Grading scale or three and a half(3.5) points on a five point(5.0)Grading scale or 55 – 59% on a percentage grading scale from any university accredited/recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica.
5. In addition applicants may be required to sit for qualifying examination and/or attend an oral interview sessions to determine eligibility.
6. All applicants for the PhD shall be required to submit a synopsis/proposal on topical area of interest and shall discuss with departmental board who will determine sufficient background in the area and identify lectures relevant to the selected area. Candidate can be required to change if it is discovered that there is no senior academic to handle such.

1. Expected Duration of the Programme: A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters
2. Graduation Requirements

 
Students must achieve a total credits of 57, 54 and 51 for Accounting Economcs and Finance respectively

1. Minimum Number of Earned Hours for graduation: 57, 54 and 51 credit hours for Accounting Economics and Finance respectively (including thesis)
2. Minimum Number of Years/Semesters for the programmes: three years/six semesters
3. Minimum Residency Requirement  for graduation: 3 years
4. Minimum CGPA: Three and a half (3.5) points on a Five points Grading Scale
5. Ph.D Thesis: every Ph.D candidate will be required to undertake approved research and produce a thesis under the supervision of a qualified senior member(s) of the relevant department. The candidate will be required to sit with an oral external examination of an appointed external examiner with a Ph.D and not below the rank of a professor.

This programme provides human capital with expertise in business. It is also in tandem with the government's desire in producing talents more effectively towards achieving the national vision.
 
This program will produce managers who are
 
(i) able to analyze, synthesize and evaluate business issues in a holistic manner.
 
(ii) able to communicate effectively, carry out professional and social responsibilities strategically and ethically in dealing with business issues.

1. Main Areas of Research

Business Innovation
Strategic Planning
Entrepreneurship
General Management
IT Management
Project Management
Marketing
Accounting
Finance
Research Methods
 
Assignment would be written in all this areas before any dissertation .PhD courses has been approved by the Board of Quality Standards BQS
 
PhD Accounting
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
 
Candidates seeking admission into the PhD programme in Department of Accounting must satisfy the general requirements stipulated by the Graduate School of Theophany University.  Specifically, admission to Ph.D in Accounting is limited to the holders of the following qualifications:

1. At least grade C passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and other two relevant subjects at one sitting in GCSE or a minimum score of BBB in Cambridge A levels or any equivalent qualification.
2. A Bachelor of Science Degree  in Accounting from Theophany University or any other University recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica (or the local accreditation body of that country) with at least Second Class Lower Division
3. M.Sc. (Accounting) degree of Theophany University or any other University recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica (or the local accreditation body of that country). Candidates must have obtained at least a three and a half(3.5)  points grading  on a four point(4) Grading scale or 60% Overall Average on a percentage grading scale ORat least a four points(4.0) on a five point(5.0) Grading scale or 60% Overall Average on a percentage grading scale. Except that students who are deficient in some core course from the evaluation of transcripts may be required to take and pass some remedial courses at the MSc Level but such will not count as part of the graduation minimum requirement.
4. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Accounting with at least three points (3.0) on a four points (4.0) Grading scale or three and a half(3.5) points on a five point  (5.0) Grading scale or 55 - 59% on a percentage grading scale, from Theophany University or any other University recognized by both academic and professional bodies of the Republic of Dominica (or the local accreditation body of that country).
5. In addition, applicants may be required to sit for qualifying examinations and/ attend an oral interview sessions to determine eligibility.
6. All applicants for the PhD Accounting shall be required to submit a Synopsis/Proposal on topical area of interest and shall discuss with the Departmental Board who will determine sufficient background in the area and identify Lecturers relevant to the selected area. Candidate can be required to change if it is discovered that there is no senior academic to handle such.

 
 Programmes of Study and Research

1. The Programmes of studies for the Ph.D. degree course shall be as specified and approved by Senate on the recommendation of the department and Graduate School Boards.
2. Candidates may be required to undergo and complete satisfactorily, a minimum period of professional/technical attachment or internship during the course or part of the programme of study as shall be approved by Senate on the recommendation of the department and Graduate School Boards.
3.  A candidate shall be required, as directed to undertake a research project and submit a written thesis on a topic approved by the Board on behalf of Senate as a part of the programme of study on the recommendations of the Department.
4. A candidate is required to have at least three international publications in high impact journals related to his research area before he/she can be listed for graduation.
5. There must also be a minimum of 70% attendance at graduate seminar paper presentations especially in candidate’s area of specialization.

 
Period of Study for Ph.D. Degree

1. The minimum period of study for the Ph.D degree shall be six(6) semesters for Full-time and Ten(10) semesters for Part-time.
2. The studentship of a Ph.D. candidate shall lapse if after eight(8) consecutive semesters of full-time study or twelve(12) consecutive semesters of part-time study a student had not completed acceptable thesis for the final Ph.D  oral examination.
3. In all cases after the initial six (6) and Ten (10) Semesters respectively as stated above, candidates must apply in writing for extension subject to the maximum duration of eight (8) and twelve (12) semesters respectively for the PhD Programme. Failure to apply for extension will result in automatic lapse and candidates may be required to start over in such circumstance. All application for extension shall be approved by the Departmental PG Board for recommendation to the University Graduate Board for approval. The decision of the Board in such circumstances shall be final.
4. Ph.D. candidate whose studentship is due to lapse shall be notified in writing at least one semester before the expiration of the studentship and at the end of such expiration.

 
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 
i)        Minimum number of Earned Hours for graduation 57 credit hours (including Thesis). 
ii)         Minimum number of Years/Semesters for the course: Three years/six semesters.
iii)        Minimum residency requirement for graduation: 3 years
v)         Minimum CGPA:  Three and a half(3.5) points on a five point grading scale.       
vi)        Other Requirements:

1. Ph.D Thesis: Every Ph.D candidate will be required to undertake approved research and produce a thesis under the supervision of a qualified senior member(s) of the Faculty. The candidate will be required to sit for an oral external examination of an appointed external examiner with a Ph.D and not below the rank of a Professor.
2. Candidate must meet all requirements as stipulated in the regulation of postgraduate school/college.