Overview

This Program for Executives for Executives from MCI - The Entrepreneurial School® aims at applying state-of-the-art research expertise and academic knowledge to complex economic issues.

Career & Perspectives

After successfully defending the doctoral dissertation, participants will be rewarded with the PhD degree (Doctor of Philosophy) conferred by the University of Antwerp.

Graduates are able to generate and share academic knowledge within their own professional and academic networks. They master methods and instruments of economic research in order to apply them to challenges in their professional environment.

Our graduates profit from our strong network of recognized lecturers from science, business, and society, even beyond their studies. The exchange with international students also improves their own network and creates international acceptance for the benefit of all our students.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literature Review & the importance of Theories

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Mixed Methods and other approaches

Research Methodologies & Theoretical approaches

Data Collection & Case Studies

Data Analysis

Audience

Executives and senior business professionals who want to:

achieve a highly distinguished academic degree,
combine their work experience with high-level academic research,
establish or strengthen links with the academic sector,
pursue a career at the interface of academia and business,
further develop their research skills and methods,
broaden and deepen their intellectual capabilities.

Lecturers

The faculty teaching in the Executive PhD Programme and supervising PhD theses are internationally renowned experts in their field of research. Moreover, based on their extensive experience both in academia and industry, faculty members can help to integrate practical relevance into academically rigorous theses.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Application Deadlines 2025/2026

Date 1: November 9, 2025
Date 2: February 8, 2026
Date 3: April 12, 2026
Date 4: May 31, 2026

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Innsbruck, Austria

Disciplines

Management Studies Human Resource Management Strategic Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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85

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

MBA, Master's degree or equivalent

At least ten years relevant professional experience in a management position

Proven academic and professional track record

Selection of a relevant and promising research topic (from the fields of Business & Management and taking into account the research focus of UA, AMS and MCI)

Two letters of recommendation (one each from academic and professional environments)

Successful completion of the admission procedure

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38500 EUR / year

≈ 38500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

38500 EUR / year

≈ 38500 EUR / year

Additional Details

1st & 2nd year: EUR 38.500

3rd & 4th year: EUR 29.450

additional year: EUR 6.500

Living costs

Innsbruck

Austria

800 - 1300 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Prestigious Scholarships

International degree seeking students, who are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, can avail of a range of prestigious scholarships.Our MCI scholarships may cover up to 50% of your tuition fee. We aim to reward outstanding achievement and support you make a positive impact on your studies and careers.Check our website for more information.

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