Doctoral Programme in Business Administration
Join EBS Business School’s structured PhD programme in an international, research-intensive environment.
Best for:Best for scholars with a master’s degree in business, economics, or related fields who seek a structured PhD programme in an international business environment with strong research supervision and interdisciplinary exposure.
Overview
The Doctoral Programme at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht offers a structured four-semester PhD track in Business Administration, conducted entirely in English. Located in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, the programme combines mandatory theoretical courses with specialised electives, annual proposal defences, and a requirement to present research at international conferences. Supervised by senior professors, candidates engage in rigorous research training, international collaborations, and interdisciplinary discussions. The programme is designed for ambitious scholars seeking to contribute to cutting-edge business research in a globally oriented academic setting.
What you'll do
- Complete mandatory theoretical and methodological courses covering business administration fundamentals.
- Attend at least four elective courses during the annual Doctoral Summer School, tailored to your research focus.
- Present your research progress at semi-annual proposal defences with your supervisors.
- Deliver a competitive paper presentation at an international scientific conference.
- Actively participate in three internal research colloquia to engage with peers and faculty.
- Conduct independent research under the guidance of two supervisors, ensuring regular feedback integration.
- Engage in international research projects and collaborations with partners in Germany and abroad.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Degree offered: Dr (Doctor of Philosophy)
Language: English proficiency at C1 level, proven via placement test or interview
Instruction: English
- Strong academic writing and research skills in English
- Ability to develop and defend a research proposal
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Commitment to presenting research at international conferences
- No nationality restrictions
- No minimum age requirement
- No prior experience caps, but academic excellence is expected
- Promise of supervision by a senior professor at EBS Business School
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants must first secure a promise of supervision from a senior professor at EBS Business School. Submit a short letter to the Chairman of the Doctoral Committee, along with required documents, via email to promotion@ebs.edu. The application includes a CV, degree certificates, transcripts, a three-page dissertation proposal, and an English proficiency certificate.
- Short informal letter to the Chairman of the Doctoral Committee
- GMAT score (if required)
- Curriculum Vitae (tabular form)
- A-level certificate (legally certified copy)
- Degree certificates and transcripts (legally certified copies)
- Honorary Declaration not to have failed doctoral studies elsewhere
- English language proficiency certificate (C1 level)
- Dissertation project proposal (max 3 pages)
Contact
Chairman of the Doctoral Committee· Doctoral Committee Chairman
https://www.ebs.edu/en/ebs-business-school/research/doctoral-studies-business-administration
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