Research the Future of Intelligence. Lead Digital Transformation at Scale.

Artificial Intelligence is changing how organisations make decisions, deliver services, manage operations, understand customers, govern data, and compete in the digital economy. At the same time, digital transformation is no longer just a technology project. It is a leadership, strategy, governance, ethics, innovation, and organisational change challenge.

The Ph.D. Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation offered through UCC eCampus is designed for professionals who want to study this transformation at the highest academic level. This doctoral programme helps learners build advanced research capability in AI, digital innovation, organisational transformation, data-driven decision-making, technology governance, responsible AI, and emerging digital business models.

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

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.

Organisations are investing in AI, automation, analytics, cloud platforms, digital services, and intelligent systems, but many still struggle to turn technology into meaningful transformation. The challenge is not only technical. It is strategic, organisational, ethical, and human.

The Ph.D. Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation at UCC eCampus helps you investigate these challenges through advanced doctoral research. You will examine how AI and digital technologies reshape organisations, industries, institutions, leadership, work, governance, and society.

This programme is ideal if you want to move from using digital tools to shaping digital strategy, from managing technology projects to researching transformation, and from professional experience to doctoral-level authority in AI-enabled change.