This program provides the essential foundations for the creation and evolution of entrepreneurial ventures. Important aspects of launching a business from the starting idea through international growth and expansion are focused on. Other important topics are also touched: planning and marketing besides financial, legal, control, and human elements associated with starting, acquiring, and/or operating a small business. Special considerations associated with running family businesses are to be found too. This program uses the A.P.E.L. (Accreditation Prior Experiential Learning) system. It is addressed to 30 years old Managers, Entrepreneurs, Professionals having at least 5 years of industry experience. A Master's degree or equivalent is required to access the program. The entire course is carried out in Distance Learning.

The primary objective of the Ph.D. in Entrepreneurial Management programme in Lincoln University College is to prepare qualified students for careers in university-level teaching and research and for responsible positions in business and government and provide the student with a sound conceptual understanding of a set of research tools.