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Berlin School Of Business & Innovation Doctorate in Business Administration
Berlin School Of Business & Innovation

Doctorate in Business Administration

Berlin, Germany

3 Years

English

Full time

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Feb 2025

EUR 15,000 / per year *

On-Campus

* for international and EU students

Key Summary

    About: This Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in business practices. The program emphasizes strategic thinking, research methodologies, and leadership development over a typical duration of three to five years. Students engage in rigorous research to address complex business challenges and enhance organizational effectiveness.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue leadership positions in various sectors such as corporate management, consulting, research, and academia. Other opportunities include high-level roles in strategy development, organizational change management, and entrepreneurship.

Introduction

The Doctorate in Business Administration has been designed in order to provide the necessary knowledge and expertise to managers and leaders in the business and industrial sector.

The doctorate combines modules in advanced management theory and practice alongside training in the necessary methodologies and techniques to carry out research in business and management. The main aim of our Doctorate of Business Administration is to assist professionals who wish to enhance, contribute and transform how they work.

Why enrol on this programme:

  • The Doctorate in Business Administration has been designed in order to provide the necessary knowledge and expertise to managers and leaders of the business and industrial sector.
  • The doctorate combines taught modules in advanced management theory and practice along with training in the necessary methodologies and techniques to carry out doctoral research in business and management.
  • The main aim of our Doctorate of Business Administration is to assist career professionals who wish to enhance, contribute and transform how they work. Attending this prestigious course will give your academic and professional aspirations a huge boost.

2025 Intakes: Berlin:

  • February, May, July, October

Entry Requirements

Minimum age 23

Academic qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in a business related discipline; a master’s degree or a Level 7 postgraduate qualification, or an MBA from a recognised Institution.
  • Applicants with degrees in other disciplines and applicants with no bachelor’s or master’s degree, but with other academic qualifications and significant professional experience at the executive level are also welcome to apply. Their acceptance might be subject to successfully sitting to an entrance test and an interview.

Research proposal: applicants will also have to submit a detailed research proposal which will include: the research topic rationale, aims and objectives, primary and secondary research questions, methodology, research structure and design, and initial literature review.

English language requirements:

Access to Proof of English Guide (UNINETTUNO) here

Other Prerequisites:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcripts of courses attended
  • 2 reference letters (one academic, one professional)
  • 3 years minimum professional experience in a mid-level management position or higher
  • Publications (if available)
  • Interview

*According to the Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO admission criteria.

Programme Price:

€15,000/year

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