Doctorate part-time: PhD in Business Economics and Management
The doctoral program will enable you to obtain a doctorate/PhD for which you will not have to limit your career or private life on a large scale. In cooperation with the Mendel University of Brno we offer academics who wish to do their PhDs part-time a PhD program with excellent guidance. The IfM takes over all administrative and organisational tasks for you.
Why study at IfM?
The few seminars within the framework of the part-time doctoral studies allow a dissertation besides the job. With the individual choice of topics, it is possible to create a scientific thesis that can also be applied and implemented in the company. An individual, personal support during the PhD study is given by the fact that per supervisor at most 5 students are supported.
- Low attendance time
- Individual choice of topic for the dissertation
- Personal mentoring by a supervisor
- Flexible time management
- Study in English language
Take adavange of these benefits and do your doctorate part-time!
Target group and Admission Criteria
The part-time PhD lasts three years and is aimed at managers, high potentials, executives and entrepreneurs. The PhD program not only considers the professional commitments of participants but also the compatibility of the doctorate with family and leisure time.
To be admitted to the PhD program, you must meet the following requirements:
- successfully completed master's or diploma program (including bachelor's degree)
- high level of proficiency in English
- academics from other disciplines are also admitted to the PhD in Business Economics and Management
In a personal consultation we will be happy to inform you about the general conditions of your doctorate.
Content and Structure of the PhD studies
The PhD program is designed in such a way that you can complete your doctorate within three years and must complete it within a minimum of six years. Justified interruptions are permitted in consultation with the Mendel University. The seminars and examinations take place in Brno. IfM takes over on behalf of its candidates all administrative arrangements, liaison with Mendel University and registration for seminars, leaving the University to deal with purely academic issues.
In addition to the dissertation, three publications must be prepared in consultation with the supervisor. Publication is possible at an academic conference at Mendel University and in the IfM-Impulses.
1st year
When enrolling at Mendel University, a doctoral supervisor is appointed as supervisor for the dissertation. You can choose the topic for your dissertation form the following areas:
- Finance
- Marketing and trade
- Economics
- Business economics
- Management
- Statistics
- Operation research
- Accounting and taxes
- Informatics
- Law
- Sociology
Three seminars are held on Fridays and Saturdays (six days), followed by an oral examination during May.
2nd Year
Three seminars are held on Fridays and Saturdays (six days), followed by an oral examination during May.
Seminars include topics in economics, methodology of science, management and an elective that is specifically geared to the candidate's thesis.
3rd Year
There are no seminars and no attendance periods are mandated. Candidates must complete (until March) and then defend their final thesis (May). A festive promotion is held in July or December.
Doctorate Degree
The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the scientific doctorate in almost all subjects in English-speaking countries and the highest degree of the study. With the implementation of the Bologna Process for the creation of a common European Higher Education Area, the academic degrees were adapted in their designations. With the transition from diploma to bachelor's and master's degrees, the PHD has also "emerged" and replaced the doctorate "Dr.". The academic degree "PhD" is obtained by completing a doctoral program. The corresponding subject is added wit "in" e.g. "PhD in Business Economics and Management" and the title after the surname e.g. Max Mustermann, MA, PhD.
The Degree is eligible for registration in Germany and Austria; it becomes the responsibility of the student to seek clarification of titel representation.
Course fees
The tax-free course fee is EUR 25,000.
This may be paid via a deposit of EUR 1,000.00 payable with the application followed by three equal instalments of EUR 8,000.00 payable each September.
Individual payment conditions upon request.
The fees cover
- Tuition
- Enrolment for max. 6 years
- Registration
- Examinations
- Documents and Certification
- Personal supervision by doctoral supervisor
- Invitation to IfM events
- Participation at the PEF-NET Conference in Brno
- Promotional and celebratory events
Tuition fees are tax-exempt and tax-deductible. There are various funding options for financing the PhD studies. We recommend talking to your tax advisor about the tax deductibility of your continuing education.
We are happy to answer your questions!
The PhD in Buinsess Economics and Management at the IfM covers the following subjects:
- Methodology of Science
- Economics
- Management
- And the field in which the dissertation is based
Student Advisory Service
Dr. Wolfgang Reiger, CSE will be happy to provide you with comprehensive consulting on part-time doctoral studies. Appointments can be arranged in Austria and Germany. Simply write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at +43 (0)662 66 86 280.
Get in touch with graduates of the PhD program at IfM and you will not only receive information about the PHD but also about how the program has affected the graduates' network, career and personal progress.
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