Doctoral programme/DBA

Part-time doctoral studies

A part-time doctoral programme (Doctor of Business Administration/DBA) provides you with a path to a doctorate, without restricting your career or your private life to any great extent. In cooperation with renowned universities, we offer a part-time doctoral programme with excellent supervision to academics who want to complete their doctorate alongside work.

Advantages of this doctoral programme

The seminars, which are planned well in advance, make it possible to write a dissertation alongside the job. With the individual choice of topics, there is the possibility of writing a scientific thesis that also ensures applicability and implementation in the company.

  • Individual choice of topics
  • Personal supervision
  • International network
  • Double Degree Programme

Take advantage of these benefits and complete your doctorate while working!

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

Characteristics: Part-time doctoral programme that can be completed alongside work and family. Seminars take place at several European universities in exchange with international students and teachers.

Admission: Completed Magister, Diplom studies or Bachelor and Master. Individual provision in exceptional cases, several years of professional experience required.

Application and admission procedure

Earning a doctorate while working is a very personal decision. With the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree, you belong to an exclusive circle within the academic world. Therefore, an individual and comprehensive consultation is highly recommended. In a free consultation – online or in person – we will be happy to inform you about details.

Target group

The doctoral programme is aimed at individuals who would like to round off their academic CV with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in three years while working.

Content and Structure

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program starts annually in the winter semester. Applications are possible at any time in order to clarify admission to the programme and to guarantee a study place in the programme.

Tuition fee

The tuition fee is approximately € 55,000 (tax-exempt) and can be divided into several installments. The tuition fee includes the admission procedure, seminars, documents, exams, graduation ceremony and professional, individual support and supervision.

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