{"id":15670,"date":"2026-02-12T14:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/?page_id=15670"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:31:16","slug":"doctor-of-philosophy-phd-in-business-administration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/doctor-of-philosophy-phd-in-business-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15670\" class=\"elementor elementor-15670\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-676b31c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"676b31c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-text\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;font-size: 21px;line-height: 30px;color: #6D6D6D\">The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration at Wellspring University is a flagship research-based program designed for professionals, academics, and researchers who seek to reach the pinnacle of expertise in the management sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-618d84d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"618d84d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left  \">\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px\">Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-text\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;font-size: 21px;line-height: 30px;color: #6D6D6D\">Located in Benin City, Wellspring University is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), ensuring that its doctoral degrees meet rigorous national and international standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfcc725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_section_title\" data-id=\"dfcc725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left  \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tAdmission Requirements\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-text\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;font-size: 21px;line-height: 30px;color: #6D6D6D\">To maintain a high standard of academic excellence, the university has specific entry criteria for the PhD program:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a6bd284 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"a6bd284\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-fbc9f1a\" data-id=\"fbc9f1a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6257fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_icon_list_item\" data-id=\"b6257fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_icon_list_item.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-icon-list-item qodef-icon--icon-pack\" >\n\t<h6 class=\"qodef-e-title\" style=\"color: #6D6D6D;font-size: 14px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-icon-holder  qodef-layout--normal\"  >\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon-elegant-icons icon_check qodef-icon qodef-e\" style=\"color: #1C1C1C\" ><\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-text\">Academic Qualification: Candidates must possess a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration or a closely related field.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6e87f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_icon_list_item\" data-id=\"e6e87f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_icon_list_item.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-icon-list-item qodef-icon--icon-pack\" >\n\t<h6 class=\"qodef-e-title\" style=\"color: #6D6D6D;font-size: 14px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-icon-holder  qodef-layout--normal\"  >\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon-elegant-icons icon_check qodef-icon qodef-e\" style=\"\" ><\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-text\">Performance Threshold: * Direct Entry: A minimum average score of 60% in the Master&#039;s degree OR a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a520f4\" data-id=\"9a520f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd3ee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_icon_list_item\" data-id=\"4dd3ee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_icon_list_item.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-icon-list-item qodef-icon--icon-pack\" >\n\t<h6 class=\"qodef-e-title\" style=\"color: #6D6D6D;font-size: 14px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-icon-holder  qodef-layout--normal\"  >\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon-elegant-icons icon_check qodef-icon qodef-e\" style=\"color: #1C1C1C\" ><\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-text\">M.Phil Route: Candidates with a Master\u2019s average score between 55% and 59% may be admitted into the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) program first. Progression to the PhD is granted after achieving a 60% average in M.Phil coursework.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ccee1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_icon_list_item\" data-id=\"83ccee1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_icon_list_item.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-icon-list-item qodef-icon--icon-pack\" >\n\t<h6 class=\"qodef-e-title\" style=\"color: #6D6D6D;font-size: 14px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-icon-holder  qodef-layout--normal\"  >\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon-elegant-icons icon_check qodef-icon qodef-e\" style=\"color: #1C1C1C\" ><\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title-text\">O\u2019Level Requirements: Five credit passes in WAEC\/NECO\/GCE, including English Language, Mathematics, and Economics, obtained in no more than two sittings.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4154b03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_section_title\" data-id=\"4154b03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left  \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tProgram Structure and Focus\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-text\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;font-size: 21px;line-height: 30px;color: #6D6D6D\">The program is structured to transition students from advanced theory to independent, original research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ce88f8 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"3ce88f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-96f7067\" data-id=\"96f7067\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9344c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_icon_list_item\" data-id=\"9344c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_icon_list_item.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tPhD\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1100318101\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1100318101\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-74d70a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74d70a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d873cc3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d873cc3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cff0b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cff0b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><b>General requirements for <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>MBA<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>. admission<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>The general requirements for admission into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Wellspring University typically include the following:<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Educational Qualifications<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree:<\/b><\/strong><\/span> Candidates must possess a Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a university recognized by the Wellspring University Senate.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Academic Standing:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>A minimum of a <span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Third Class Honours Degree<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in a relevant field such as Finance, Banking &amp; Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, or any other acceptable degree.<\/p><p><em><i><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Note<\/span>:<\/i><\/em><span style=\"color: #333399;\"> The requirement of a &#8220;minimum of Third Class Degree&#8221; for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) is also listed, which often serves as a pathway for those with lower degree classifications to eventually pursue an MBA as well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Supporting Qualifications<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Professional Certificates:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Holders of relevant professional certificates like <strong><b><span style=\"color: #333399;\">ACA, CIBN, CITN<\/span>,<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0etc., are typically eligible to apply.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Higher National Diploma (HND):<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Holders of an <span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>HND<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in a relevant discipline are also usually eligible.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>General Postgraduate Requirements<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #333399;\">O&#8217;Level Credits<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0You must satisfy the basic matriculation requirements of the university, which generally include <span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>five (5) credit passes<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at the Ordinary Level (WAEC\/GCE\/NECO\/NABTEB or equivalent) in not more than two sittings.3\u00a0These subjects must include:<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>English Language<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Mathematics<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Three other subjects relevant to Management\/Social Sciences.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Transcripts:<\/b><\/strong><\/span> Submission of academic transcripts from your previous institution is usually required.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>NYSC Certificate\/Exemption Letter:<\/b><\/strong><\/span> Required for Nigerian applicants.<\/p><p>Given that admission requirements can sometimes be updated, it is highly recommended to <span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>contact the Wellspring University School of Postgraduate Studies and or an Admission Counselor<\/b><\/strong> <a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | <a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2348143486949<\/a> <\/span>directly for the most current and specific details for the MBA program.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Admission Counselor<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2348143486949<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1100318102\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1100318102\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-b32f7d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b32f7d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddfa303 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddfa303\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14400a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14400a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><b>General Academic Requirements<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0For PGD<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Candidates must possess a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in a relevant discipline from Wellspring University or any other recognized university\/institution.<\/p><p>The minimum accepted class of degree is often a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>Third Class Honours<\/b><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Higher National Diploma (HND)<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Holders of an <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>HND certificate<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution are also eligible, usually with a minimum of a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>Lower Credit<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>pass.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>General O&#8217;Level Requirements<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Matriculation Requirements<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0All candidates must satisfy the minimum matriculation requirements of the university.\u00a0<\/p><p>This typically means having at least <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>five (5) credit passes<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>at the O&#8217;Level (SSCE\/GCE\/NECO\/NABTEB or acceptable equivalents).<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Key Subjects<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0These five credits must generally include:<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>English Language<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>Mathematics<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(especially for programs in Science, Social Sciences, and Management Sciences)<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Other relevant subjects<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0specific to the PGD program of interest (e.g., Physics and two other science subjects for PGD Computer Science).<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>Dur<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>ation<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>The <strong><b>duration<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0for a full-time <strong><b>PGD<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>typically ranges from a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>minimum of <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>one<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0(<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>1<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>) <\/b><\/strong><\/span><strong><b><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">session (2 semesters)<\/span>,<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0culminating in a dissertation\/thesis.<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Note<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Specific requirements can vary slightly depending on the exact PGD program (e.g., PGD in Business Administration vs. PGD in Computer Science). It is always best to check the detailed requirements for the specific program you intend to apply for on the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><b>Wellspring University&#8217;s Postgraduate School<\/b><\/strong><\/span> or call\/chat with an <strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Admission Counselor <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2348143486949<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1100318103\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1100318103\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-865b9c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"865b9c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c38a0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c38a0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6c392b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6c392b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>General Academic Requirements<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0For MSc.<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>The general requirements for an <strong><b>MSc (Master of Science)<\/b><\/strong>in Wellspring\u00a0University\u00a0are :<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>1. Academic Qualifications<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree:<\/b><\/strong><\/span> Candidates must possess a Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognized university.<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Direct Entry (Preferred)<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0A <strong><b>B.Sc. in Accounting<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0with a minimum of a <strong><b>Second Class Honours (Lower Division)<\/b><\/strong>, often with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of <strong><b>3.0 or higher<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0on a 5-point scale (or equivalent).<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Candidates with Related Degrees<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Applicants with a B.Sc. in related disciplines, and\u00a0are also required to obtain a <strong><b>Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>in the course of intent <\/b><\/strong>first. The PGD must be at an acceptable level (e.g., minimum of an Upper Credit or a specific CGPA).<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Lower Class\/Third Class:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Candidates with a <strong><b>Third Class<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0degree are usually only considered if they possess a PGD in course of intent\u00a0with an acceptable CGPA (e.g., 3.0\u00a0on a 5-point scale).<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #800000;\">HND Certificates<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Holding a recognized HND certificate are usually only considered if they possess a PGD in course of intent\u00a0with an acceptable CGPA (e.g., 3.0\u00a0on a 5-point scale).<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>2. O&#8217; Level Requirements<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>Candidates must satisfy the <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>O&#8217; Level (SSCE\/GCE\/NECO\/NABTEB)<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0requirements for entry into the undergraduate program, which generally include <strong><b>Five (5) credit passes<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0at not more than two sittings.<\/p><p>These credits <strong><b>must<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0include <strong><b>English Language<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and <strong><b>Mathematics<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p><p>Other key subjects usually required are <strong><b>Core Subjects of the <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>co<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>urse of study<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>3. Mandatory Documents<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Official Academic Transcript:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Candidates must ensure that their official academic transcripts from all previous institutions are processed and forwarded directly to the university&#8217;s School of Postgraduate Studies.\u00a0<strong><b>Only applicants whose transcripts are received are generally considered for admission<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>NYSC Certificate:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0The <strong><b>National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0or a valid <strong><b>Exclusion\/Exemption Letter<\/b><\/strong> is mandatory for Nigerian graduates.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Referees&#8217; Reports:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Two to three <strong><b>Letters of Recommendation<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0(Referees&#8217; Reports) from persons who can attest to the applicant&#8217;s academic and professional abilities are required.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Other Documents:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0A current <strong><b>Curriculum Vitae (CV)\/Resume<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and a <strong><b>Statement of Purpose<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0outlining career goals and research interests.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>4. <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Dur<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>ation<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>The <strong><b>duration<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0for a full-time MSc typically ranges from a <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>minimum of t<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>wo<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0(<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>2<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>) <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>sessions (4 semesters) <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>to a maximum of <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>3 sessions <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>six (6) semesters<\/b><\/strong>,<\/span> culminating in a dissertation\/thesis.<\/p><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Admission Counselor<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | <a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2348143486949<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1100318104\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1100318104\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-f7111b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7111b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f9a5ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f9a5ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5975bc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5975bc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><b><span style=\"color: #000080;\">General requirements for M.Phil. admission at Wellspring<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000080;\">University<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>M.Phil. admission at Wellspring University typically involve a Master&#8217;s degree with a specific academic performance threshold. <strong><b>It&#8217;s often a transitional program for candidates aiming for a PhD but who don&#8217;t meet the direct admission requirements.<\/b><\/strong><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>General Admission Requirements<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>To be eligible for the M.Phil. program, candidates must have a <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Master&#8217;s degree<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in a relevant field from Wellspring University or another recognized\/accredited\u00a0university. The specific grade or cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is a key requirement&#8230;<span style=\"color: #800000;\">kindly call or chat with an Admission Counselor for details <a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | <a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2348143486949<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Academic Performance:<\/b><\/strong><\/span> Candidates whose average score in their Master&#8217;s degree (M.Sc., etc.) is between <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>55% and 60%<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(or a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale for some programs) may be required to enroll in the M.Phil. program initially. This serves as a stepping stone to the PhD program.<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Migration to PhD<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0To progress from the M.Phil. to the PhD program, a candidate must achieve a minimum of <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>60%<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in the M.Phil. coursework.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><b>Underlying Bachelor&#8217;s Degree:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0You must have met the general matriculation requirements for a Bachelor&#8217;s degree, including five credit passes in O&#8217; level subjects like English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Admission Counselor<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2348143486949<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1100318105\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1100318105\" data-tab-index=\"5\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 5;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-efbce56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efbce56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4164895 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4164895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e35e99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e35e99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><b>General requirements for Ph<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>D<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>. admission<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p>The general requirements for direct admission into the <strong><b>Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0program at Wellspring University focus on a high level of academic performance in your Master&#8217;s degree.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>1. Academic Qualification<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Required Degree:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Candidates must possess a <strong><b>Master of Science (M.Sc.)<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0or relevant Master&#8217;s degree (e.g., MBA for Business Administration) in a relevant field.<\/p><p><strong><b>Source:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0The Master&#8217;s degree must be obtained from Wellspring University or another recognized and accredited university.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>2. Performance Threshold for Direct Entry<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>The key requirement for direct admission to the PhD program is a superior academic record at the Master&#8217;s level.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>Minimum Average Score:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0A <strong><b>minimum average score of 60%<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in the Master&#8217;s degree is typically required.<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Equivalent CGPA<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0This is often equivalent to a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>3.50 on a 5-point scale<\/b><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>3. Alternative Route (M.Phil. Progression)<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>Candidates who do not meet the direct entry score will typically be admitted into the M.Phil. program first, as a transitional step to the PhD.<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #000080;\">M.Phil. Entry<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong> Candidates whose average score in their Master&#8217;s degree (M.Sc., etc.) is <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>between 55% and 60%<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>are generally required to enroll for the <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>M.Phil.<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>4<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Degree<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0initially.<\/p><p><strong><b><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Migration to PhD<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0To progress from the M.Phil.5\u00a0program to the PhD program, the candidate must score a minimum of <strong><b>60%<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0in the prescribed M.Phil.6\u00a0coursework.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><b>4. Basic Matriculation Requirement<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>O&#8217; Level Credits:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Candidates must have fulfilled the basic matriculation requirements for a Bachelor&#8217;s degree, including <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>five credit passes<\/b><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in O&#8217; level subjects like <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>English Language and Mathematics<\/b><\/strong>,<\/span> obtained in <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>no more than two sittings<\/b><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s highly recommended to <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><b>contact the Wellspring University Postgraduate School<\/b><\/strong><\/span><strong><b><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u00a0or Admission Counselor<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | +<a href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">2348143486949<\/a><\/b><\/strong>\u00a0directly to confirm the specific requirements for your intended program, as slight variations may exist between departments.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Admission Counselor<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/+2347061204702\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2347061204702<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/+2348143486949\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">+2348143486949<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a72e06 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"1a72e06\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a564284\" data-id=\"1a564284\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7b0707 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"a7b0707\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a3b268\" data-id=\"5a3b268\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3370afc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3370afc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7970601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-valiance_core_section_title\" data-id=\"7970601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"valiance_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left  \">\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px\">Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tProfessor Okpara Enyinna\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-text\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;font-size: 21px;line-height: 30px;color: #6D6D6D\">Professor Okpara Enyinna brings a wealth of experience and academic excellence to his role as the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies. Prior to this, he served as the Dean of the College of Social and Management Sciences at Wellspring University. He has also been the Head of the Department of Accounting for two consecutive three-year terms.\nA distinguished Professor of Accounting and Finance, Professor Enyinna is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. His academic credentials include a PhD, M.Sc, B.Sc, and HND in Accounting, complemented by a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Business Education. His professional expertise spans auditing, financial reporting analysis, project and investment appraisal, and public sector accounting.\nProfessor Enyinna is a prolific scholar with over 30 published articles in prestigious journals, both locally and internationally. He has presented more than fifteen lecture papers across various international forums, including Dallas, Washington DC, Las Vegas (USA), Italy, Spain, Sierra Leone, and Rwanda.\nHe also contributes to the academic community as an external examiner for several universities and as a resource person for the National Board for Technical Education, where he participates in the accreditation of Accounting departments in Nigerian polytechnics. Additionally, he has served on the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria for three consecutive years.\nWith his extensive experience and dedication to excellence, Professor Enyinna plays a pivotal role in guiding the School of Postgraduate Studies towards achieving its academic and research goals.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-69af2a7\" data-id=\"69af2a7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb41ac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bb41ac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration at Wellspring University is a flagship research-based program designed for professionals, academics, and researchers who seek to reach the pinnacle of expertise in the management sciences. 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