Overview
About the DBA
The Business Administration programme of Munich Business School boosts your academic as well as your business career in an international and flexible setting, which doesn‘t require you to put your professional career on hold.
The DBA – Doctor of Business Administration – is a research-based doctorate ideal for those who are enthusiastic about learning and who want to make a difference to the way that management and professional practice is developed in their specialism. Studying for a business doctorate allows you to develop evidence-based research and a full doctoral thesis, equivalent to a PhD, whilst continuing to pursue a career as a senior professional or manager.
The DBA program of Sheffield Hallam University gives you the opportunity to discuss key substantive topics that reflect research and advances in organizational and business knowledge. Furthermore, you will be guided through each step of developing, planning, and managing your doctoral research project.
Munich Business School is the only university in Germany that specifically prepares students for a DBA program at an AACSB-accredited university. The AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) is one of the leading international accreditation organizations for business schools and economics faculties. Its accreditation is a recognized seal of quality for teaching and research.
Programme Structure
Program Structure and Goals
- The structure of the DBA program reflects two objectives: the first is to present you with an opportunity to discuss key substantive topics and concepts in contemporary business and management theory; the second is to take you through the process of developing and planning a doctoral research project in a staged way, and then to the execution of the project itself.
- To reach these objectives, the DBA program is backed up by a set of three complementary modules, all of which are taught and assessed during phase one of your DBA studies. Upon the successful completion of these modules, you will be left with the foundation of your thesis. The modules are delivered in one-week blocks, and then contextualized with the help of your supervisor.
- Module 1 (SHU): Critical Thinking in Business Administration
- Module 2 (MBS): Contemporary Issues in Business and Management
- Module 3 (MBS): Research Approaches and Designs
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Business Administration View 15 other PhDs in Business Administration in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree in business, management, or a related area
- A minimum of 5 years of working experience, thereof 3 years of managerial experience incl. team lead, budget responsibility
- Why do you want to pursue a DBA? Your answer should include reference to personal, professional, and educational experience, as well as the impact you expect it to have on your career.
- What do you propose to research? Discuss a possible topic and research approach that interests you
- Completed Application Form including Application Research Proposal
- CV in English
- Copies of diplomas and transcripts (plus translations if not already in English or German
- 2 reference letters (academic or professional), either as completed reference form or as a normal letter of recommendation (with English translation if not already in English)
- Proof of English proficiency (test scores must still be valid, i.e., less than two years old)
- Academic papers, articles, certificates etc. (optional)
Work experience
- A minimum of 5 years of working experience, thereof 3 years of managerial experience incl. team lead, budget responsibility
Tuition Fee
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International
9000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
9000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.
Living costs for München
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