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.

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

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration View 13 other PhDs in Business Administration in Germany

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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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100

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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

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

11250 EUR / year

≈ 11250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

11250 EUR / year

≈ 11250 EUR / year

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 EUR / month

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

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Overview

About the DBA

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

München

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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