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Doctorate of Business Administration - ESGCI
- Online
DBA
Full time
34 months
Distance Learning
English
ESGCI is an accredited leader in business education, offering a fully online DBA program that combines affordability, quality, and support.


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BIU University Miami
Doctorate in Business Administration
- Davie, USA
DBA
Full time
33 months
Distance Learning
Spanish
Our virtual PhD is a 33-month program designed to train highly skilled business leaders prepared to face the challenges of the dynamic business world. Our graduate program offers you a rigorous and comprehensive learning experience, ranging from global management and leadership theory to strategic analysis and qualitative research. With a focus on the practical application of acquired knowledge, students develop advanced skills in ethical decision-making, innovation, and organizational change management. Our graduate program includes the exclusive SUJIS (Step Up Journey Into Success) program, which enhances interpersonal and leadership skills, providing comprehensive and valuable training to achieve professional and personal success.


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Geneva Business School - Madrid
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Madrid, Spain
DBA
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
During years one and two of your Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), you will undertake six self-study courses through our innovative online learning platform. These are designed to equip you with the skills you will need for your business research project during your third and final year.


Silesian University - School of Business Administration
PhD in Economics and Management
- Karvina, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The doctoral study program in Economics and Management is aimed at educating professionals who are able to carry out internationally competitive research on real and current problems in areas related to business administration and management. The students acquire high-level expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods of economic analysis, economics and financial markets, modern research methods and business management.


University of Johannesburg
PhD in Business Management
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Ph.D. in Business Management is to develop applied and highly specialized competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, comprehension, and application of business management principles. This qualification also intends to make original contributions to the field.
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University of Porto School of Economics and Management
PhD in Business and Management Studies
- Porto, Portugal
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The School of Economics and Management, University of Porto, is a leading school in economics and management in Portugal, with a long history of teaching and research in these fields. By enrolling in the Doctoral Programme, students benefit from the expertise and experience of this most distinguished research community.


ICN Business School
Ph.D. in Business & Management
- Nancy, France
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Join our rigorous and challenging Ph.D. program and contribute to the development of creative and innovative knowledge in business & management in an international context.


University of Fort Hare
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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
- Alice, South Africa
- Bisho, South Africa
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PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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A Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management offers an advanced, theoretical understanding of the principles and frameworks that guide organizational behavior, strategy, leadership, and decision-making within the business world. This degree allows scholars to engage deeply with key areas such as corporate governance, strategic management, organizational theory, human resource management, and entrepreneurship.


Heriot-Watt University Dubai
PhD in Management and Languages
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD programme in the School of Social Sciences offers unique opportunities for students in the region to research issues of relevance to the Islamic and Arab world as well as globally. For instance, the programme offers opportunities for research in areas such as Islamic business, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, equality and diversity, Emiratisation and other nationalization policies, marketing, sustainability, accounting, finance, and corporate governance.

University of Sopron
PhD in Economics and Management - István Széchenyi Doctoral School
- Sopron, Hungary
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Economics and Management program at the University of Sopron is designed for researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in economic sciences and management. The program fosters interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, providing a robust foundation for students pursuing research careers, academic positions, and leadership roles in business and policy-making.


Kaunas University of Technology
PhD in Management
- Kaunas, Lithuania
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
KTU doctoral studies in Management analyse relevant and complex problems of management; the scientists of this field in Lithuania started thesis research in such areas as public administration, knowledge and awareness management, intellectual capital management, marketing and business (industrial) systems. Topics of the dissertation research of doctoral studies are closely related to fundamental and applied research conducted by the university’s scientists.


Management and Science University
Doctor of Philosophy in Management
- Shah Alam, Malaysia
Doctor of Education
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The research programme leading up to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy in Management is designed for ambitious graduates wishing to do academic research in, or teach as, professors of management/business. Emphasizing mastery of the concepts and skills relevant to business and management, this doctoral programme will equip you with the relevant background theory and technical knowledge for field research into business management.


Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
PhD in Business & Management
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
PhD in Business & Management helps to grow demand for well-trained, competent, and creative managers prompting Ben-Gurion University to establish The Faculty of Management. Comprising five departments, The Faculty attracts large numbers of highly qualified applicants. Student selection is competitive, with only a small percentage of candidates being accepted each year.


Gdańsk University of Technology
PhD Management & Quality Studies
- Gdańsk, Poland
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The doctoral programme in Management and Quality Studies is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original, theoretical or empirical/applied, research in managerial and business research, and quality management studies. The program is divided into two main phases.


University of Prešov
Doctoral in Management
- Prešov, Slovakia
PhD
Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD programme in Management at the Faculty of Management and Business, University of Prešov, is designed to support the continuous advancement of research, teaching, and academic skills throughout the standard duration of 4 years (full-time) or 5 years (part-time).


Universidade de Aveiro
Doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Management
- Aveiro, Portugal
PhD
3 years
On-Campus
Portuguese, English
The Doctoral Program in Industrial Engineering and Management (DPMIEM) is directed to holders of a master’s degree, second cycle or equivalent, or those who have a scientific or professional curriculum recognized as relevant and appropriate, with a strong background in areas related to Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) or other related areas. It intends to provide the knowledge, approaches and the maturity necessary for the production of scientific contributions relevant to the area of MIE, involving the analysis, design and control of integrated systems that support people, material flows and data / information in business processes 'intra' and 'inter' organizations. The curricular component courses aim to provide a set of skills related to the main techniques and tools of IEM. With the elaboration of the thesis the intention is to promote the development of an original work that could contribute to the research projects in the proposed field.


Universidad Pontificia Comillas
DBA in Management and Technology
- Madrid, Spain
DBA
Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The DBA in Management and Technology is an executive doctoral program for senior professionals with intellectual curiosity who want to make a difference.


Modul University Vienna
Ph.D. in Business and Socioeconomic Sciences
- Vienna, Austria
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
English
The Ph.D. in Business and Socioeconomic Sciences curriculum prepares qualified candidates with state-of-the-art approaches to conducting scholarly and applied research. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to finding solutions to research problems, drawing upon advanced concepts and methods from business management, economics, policy studies, sociology, and philosophy of science. Required foundation courses are taught in theory, methods, and research design.
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Doctoral study in business administration and general management takes you deep into the research questions that shape how organizations function, compete, and endure. You'll move well beyond foundational theory to produce original scholarship in areas like strategic leadership, organizational behavior, corporate governance, or operations management.
The doctoral environment fosters intellectual independence and rigorous analytical thinking, rewarding sustained inquiry over immediate answers. Your coursework typically covers advanced research methodology, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and seminar-based engagement with current literature in the field. You'll design and execute an original dissertation, often collaborating with faculty on peer-reviewed work.
Career paths at this level reflect that depth of expertise. Many graduates move into academic roles, teaching and publishing within business schools. Others pursue senior advisory, policy, or research positions in government agencies, international organizations, or consultancies where evidence-based strategy matters most. Some return to executive roles with a sharper capacity for organizational analysis and long-term decision-making. A doctorate in management signals more than subject knowledge, it demonstrates the ability to generate new ideas and evaluate them with precision.