Overview
Key Facts
The complexity of today’s IT-enabled world implies that IT professionals cannot restrict themselves to one discipline, such as Computer Science or Management Science. They need competences ranging from requirements engineering to system architecture, from design thinking to business analytics, and from e-business innovation to modernisation of legacy systems.
The Professional Doctorate in Engineering in Business and IT (EngD BIT) from University of Twente (UT) is a two year post master programme that consists of three blocks: a block professional development, a block with in-depth and broadening courses and the technological design project. These blocks with a total of 120 EC can run parallel to each other.
The block with in-depth and broadening courses can partly be tailored to the technological design project. Gained skills in professional development and gained knowledge from in-depth and broadening courses are employed in the design project. During the design project, you transfer results into technological innovation in industry or society.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Systems Design & Engineering
- Business Process Integration Lab
- Enterprise Architecture
- Architecture of Information Systems
- System Validation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Business Administration Information Technology (IT) View 4 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in NetherlandsExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Candidates will be tested based on these selection criteria:
- CV candidate, with special attention to: results MSc; other diplomas, courses; and years and type of work experience (if applicable)
- Motivation candidate, with special focus on demonstrable affinity with design and multidisciplinary assignments
- Professional skills, such as English language skills, communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, initiative and self-reflection
- Letter(s) of recommendation senior / graduate professor
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
- As an EngD trainee, you will receive a salary from the university and will not have to pay a tuition fee.
Living costs for Enschede
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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