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Overview
Key facts:
The Doctorate in Business Administration programme at the Vlerick Business School is designed to be flexible and tailored to you and your ambitions. You can organise your academic work around your schedule – and put together your own programme of self-study, residential sessions, academic conferences and events.
- The programme is split into a learning stage and a research stage – giving you the knowledge and skills you need to carry out individual and guided thesis work. You will be supported and guided from the start by a team of supervisors.
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Courses include
- Fleld- specific exam
- Literature review
- Pilot study
- Research proposal
- Studying organisations and individuals
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Duration
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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We accept admissions on a rolling basis.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Business Administration Management, Organisation & Leadership Strategic ManagementExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit an initial research topic that relates to our research expertise and is academically challenging
- Explain your motivation for joining the programme
- Submit a GMAT/ GRE test score from the last five years (you may be eligible for an exemption)
- Prove you are fluent in English
- Get support from at least two supervisors – one from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Ghent University and one from the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven. We’ll help you find them.
- A Flemish Master’s degree or equivalent (inter)national higher education degree.
- To have graduated with distinction.
- At least 10 years’ managerial experience – with some experience at executive level.
- CV
- Diplomas and transcripts
- We’ll contact you as soon as we can to share our initial feedback. If you meet the criteria – and we think the programme is a good fit for you – we’ll set up an in-depth interview with the academic director.
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International
12000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 60000 EUR for the full programme during 60 months. -
National
12000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 60000 EUR for the full programme during 60 months.
The total cost of the programme is €60,000.
- First-year: €20,000 per year
- Year two to five yea: €10,000 per year
Each additional year is €6,500.
Living costs for Gent
754 - 1205 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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