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Lead AI Strategy. Transform Organisations. Turn Technology Insight Into Doctoral Impact.

Advance your career with UCC eCampus’s 100% online DBA Artificial Intelligence, designed for experienced executives, managers, consultants, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovation professionals who want to apply doctoral research to AI strategy, digital transformation, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, and responsible business innovation.

Overview

Artificial intelligence is changing how organisations make decisions, serve customers, manage operations, analyse data, improve productivity, and compete. The real opportunity is not only in using AI tools. It is in understanding how AI can be adopted responsibly, governed effectively, aligned with strategy, and used to solve real organisational problems.

The DBA Artificial Intelligence offered through UCC eCampus is designed for experienced professionals who want to turn AI, technology, management, or business transformation experience into applied doctoral research. This professional doctorate helps learners investigate real AI-related organisational challenges, develop evidence-based solutions, strengthen strategic technology leadership, and contribute practical knowledge to AI adoption, digital transformation, governance, innovation, and business performance.

Through UCC eCampus, learners can study flexibly while continuing to work, engaging with online learning resources, academic materials, research support, doctoral supervision, scholarly discussions, assignments, and applied research activities through a structured digital learning environment.

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Our postgraduate programmes are accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and lead to a University of Cape Coast qualification — the same degree, earned online.

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What Skills Will You Gain?

By the end of this programme, you will build advanced skills in:

  • AI strategy and technology-enabled business transformation
  • Responsible AI adoption, governance, ethics, and accountability
  • Data-driven decision-making and intelligent business insight
  • Digital transformation leadership and organisational change
  • AI-enabled innovation and business model development
  • Intelligent automation for operations, service delivery, and productivity
  • Risk management in AI-driven organisations
  • AI policy, compliance, privacy, and data governance awareness
  • Human-centred AI implementation and workforce readiness
  • Strategic evaluation of AI tools, systems, and business impact
  • Applied doctoral research in AI-enabled business practice
  • Doctoral-level academic writing, thesis development, and research communication

General Requirements

  1. National ID – Valid Ghana Card (for nationals) and Valid Passport (for international students). (A Refugee Identity Card, residence permit or UN travel document shall be treated as National citizens (based on University’s discretion))
  2. Official Degree and Transcripts in English. Applicants with qualifications (Degree/Transcript) not in English are required to give a translated version of their degree(s).
  3. All foreign applicants should apply to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for the credential evaluation of their degree (This process should be completed by the Applicant)
  4. Regarding submission of Proof of English:
    1. Submission of Proof of English as Medium of Learning/Instruction is NOT A MANDATORY requirement for degrees obtained from Countries with English as Official Language and Language of Instruction.
    2. Submission of Proof of English as the Medium of Learning/Instruction is MANDATORY for degrees obtained from countries where English is NOT the Official Language and Language of Instruction.

    *Final Decision for determination of Countries with English as Official Language and Language of Instruction shall be at the discretion of the University

  5. Interview/Online Entrance Exam can be an on-demand additional requirement from university where applicable

*The University reserves the right to request additional information, documentation, assessments, or verification procedures as deemed necessary before making a final admission decision.

Admission Requirements

  1. A good first degree and  Master’s Degree from a recognised academic institution.
  2. Qualifications from Professional Bodies are acceptable based on level of membership under Route C (see details here) as below
    • Bachelor’s degree + Licentiate of Professional Degree + 5 years of work experience at managerial, executive or senior professional level; with a written entrance examination and selection interview.
    • Bachelor’s degree +  Level 6 or comparable professional membership + 10 years of relevant work experience, including five years at managerial, executive or senior professional level; with a written entrance examination and selection interview. (at University’s discretion)
Duration
36 months

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme can pursue or strengthen roles such as:

Chief AI officer

Chief digital officer

Digital transformation director

AI strategy consultant

Technology innovation leader

Business transformation consultant

Data and AI governance advisor

Intelligent automation lead

AI adoption and change management specialist

Digital business strategist

Innovation director

Technology policy advisor

AI ethics and responsible AI advisor

Entrepreneur or technology business founder

Senior executive leader

Academic or practitioner-researcher in AI-enabled business

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme can pursue or strengthen roles such as:
Doctor of Business Administration in Artificial Intelligence

Why Choose This Programme

AI is no longer only a technical subject. It is a leadership issue. Organisations need decision-makers who can ask the right questions, evaluate opportunities and risks, align AI with strategy, protect trust, guide people through change, and turn technology into measurable value.

The DBA Artificial Intelligence at UCC eCampus helps you build that next level of capability. You will learn how to investigate complex AI adoption and transformation challenges, apply advanced research methods, evaluate organisational evidence, and translate doctoral research into practical recommendations that support responsible innovation and stronger business performance.

This programme is ideal if you want to move from using AI tools to leading AI strategy, from technology awareness to evidence-based transformation, and from professional experience to doctoral-level authority in AI-enabled business leadership.

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Who Should Enrol

This programme is ideal for:

  • Executives and senior managers leading digital change
  • Technology and innovation leaders
  • AI, data, and digital transformation professionals
  • Consultants working in AI, automation, or digital strategy
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners exploring AI-enabled growth
  • Business leaders responsible for technology adoption
  • Public sector and institutional leaders managing digital systems
  • Risk, compliance, and governance professionals working with technology
  • Operations leaders seeking AI-enabled performance improvement
  • HR, marketing, finance, and strategy leaders using AI in decision-making
  • Executives seeking a practice-based doctoral qualification
  • Professionals who want to conduct applied research in AI-enabled business
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DBA Artificial Intelligence programme about?

The DBA Artificial Intelligence is a professional doctoral programme focused on AI strategy, responsible AI adoption, digital transformation, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, AI governance, applied business research, and evidence-based solutions to real organisational challenges.

Is the DBA Artificial Intelligence delivered online?

Yes. The DBA Artificial Intelligence is delivered 100% online through UCC eCampus. Learners access online learning resources, academic materials, research support, doctoral supervision, scholarly discussions, assignments, and applied research activities through a structured digital learning environment.

Who should study DBA Artificial Intelligence?

The DBA Artificial Intelligence is suitable for experienced executives, managers, technology leaders, consultants, entrepreneurs, innovation professionals, digital transformation leaders, and professionals who want to apply doctoral research to AI-enabled business transformation.

What qualification will I earn after completing the programme?

Graduates will earn a Doctor of Business Administration in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Cape Coast.

What skills will I gain from the DBA Artificial Intelligence?

Learners will gain advanced skills in AI strategy, responsible AI adoption, digital transformation, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, AI governance, technology leadership, organisational change, applied research, and doctoral thesis development.

Do I need to be a programmer to study DBA Artificial Intelligence?

The DBA Artificial Intelligence is designed for experienced professionals and leaders who want to apply AI to business and organisational challenges. A technical background may be useful, but the programme is focused on applied research, strategy, leadership, governance, and transformation rather than coding alone.

How is DBA Artificial Intelligence different from a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence?

A DBA Artificial Intelligence is a professional doctorate focused on applying research to real AI-related business, management, governance, and transformation challenges. A Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence is typically more technical or academic and focused on producing original scholarly knowledge in AI methods, systems, or theory.

How is DBA Artificial Intelligence different from MBA Artificial Intelligence?

An MBA Artificial Intelligence builds advanced management and leadership skills for AI-enabled business environments. A DBA Artificial Intelligence is a doctoral-level qualification focused on applied research, evidence-based solutions, and original contribution to AI-enabled business practice.

Does the DBA Artificial Intelligence include research and thesis work?

Yes. The DBA Artificial Intelligence includes applied doctoral research and thesis work. Learners are expected to investigate a real AI adoption, digital transformation, intelligent automation, AI governance, data-driven decision-making, or organisational performance challenge and develop evidence-based recommendations for practice.

Is the DBA Artificial Intelligence suitable for working professionals?

Yes. The programme is designed for experienced working professionals who want flexible online doctoral study while continuing their executive, technology, consulting, business, or institutional responsibilities.

What career opportunities can a DBA Artificial Intelligence support?

A DBA Artificial Intelligence can support career growth in AI strategy, digital transformation, technology leadership, business consulting, AI governance, intelligent automation, innovation leadership, technology policy, entrepreneurship, and academic or practitioner research.

Can this programme help me lead AI transformation in an organisation?

Yes. The DBA Artificial Intelligence is designed to help experienced professionals use doctoral research, organisational evidence, responsible AI principles, and strategic thinking to guide AI adoption and digital transformation with confidence.

How do I apply for the DBA Artificial Intelligence through UCC eCampus?

Prospective students should contact UCC eCampus admissions for application guidance, admission requirements, tuition details, required documents, intake dates, and enrolment support.

Are UCC eCampus programmes accredited?

Yes. The postgraduate programmes offered through UCC eCampus are accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), the national body responsible for regulating tertiary education in Ghana.

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Still have questions?

Speak to an Admissions Counselor for personalised guidance on programme suitability, admissions, career outcomes, and the student experience.

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Still have questions?

Speak to an Admissions Counselor for personalised guidance on programme suitability, admissions, career outcomes, and the student experience.