PhD – Doctor of Philosophy in Management
DURATION
2 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 36,000
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
Introduction
Program duration: 2 up to 4 academic years, part-time
Program format: Part-time, Online
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Doctorate of Philosophy in Management (DPhil)
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Location: Online
Starting dates: 6
Program Duration
Part-time students can earn a Doctoral degree in 2 to 4 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the part-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. All Postgraduate students are considered part-time.
Kick-start your studies up to 6 times per year
Students can choose from multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure provide optimal flexibility for education planning.
Thanks to the program's adaptable structure, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, and May.
Study Online
Postgraduate programs are dellivered entirely online, allowing students to connect to pre-scheduled classes from anywhere in the world.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students are awarded an international private Doctorate of Philosophy in Management (DPhil) by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty at the local campuses where credits were earned.
Curriculum
Teaching Schedule
Courses are scheduled across main and branch campuses from Monday to Saturday, between 8:30 and 18:30, typically in 3-hour sessions and in an intensive seminar format with visiting professors. This structure provides students the flexibility to combine work and studies, while fostering inter-campus exchanges and global networking. For further details on the availability of seminar courses, please refer to the course planning. Additionally, some courses may be offered online, subject to applicable academic policies and conditions.
Program Requirements
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| PhD-specific courses @ UIBS | 3 | 15 |
| DBA-specific courses @ UIBS | 3 | 15 |
| Courses from the Higher Education Cluster | 3 | 15 |
| Subtotal | 9 | 45 |
| Final Project | Dissertation | 15 |
| Total | 60 |
DBA courses
- ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
- BUS7001 - Corporate Social Responsibility (5)
- BUS7002 - Global Business Development (5)
- BUS7102 - Advanced Cases in Global Business (5)
- COM7002 - Corporate Communication Strategies (5)
- ECO7001 - Advanced International Economics (5)
- HUM7001 - Advanced Organizational Behavior (5)
- HUM7003 - Global Leadership Styles (5)
- INF7001 - Management Information Systems (5)
- INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
- INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
- MAN7001 - Strategic Decision-making (5)
- QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)
Ph.D. courses
- ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
- CUL7001 - Applied Cultural Theories (5)
- HUM7002 - Advanced Psychology (5)
- INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
- INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
- MAN7105 - Advanced Cases in Global Management (5)
- QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)
- SOC7001 - Advanced Sociology (5)
Higher Education courses
- ACA7002 - Global Perspectives on Teaching and Learning (5)
- ACA7003 - Higher Education Course Design and Preparation (5)
- ACA7004 - Higher Education Teaching and Evaluation (5)
- ACA7101 - Advanced Cases in Higher Education (5)
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are not available for this program.
Rankings
UIBS has been ranked in Tier One of the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2024, placing among the top programs in Europe. Our Online MBA holds the #14 position worldwide, reflecting its excellence in digital learning. Additionally, UIBS is featured in the 2024 Global DBA Listing, reinforcing our leadership in doctoral business education. We are also proud to be recognized by QS Stars for our outstanding performance in teaching, online learning, business studies, and employability, underscoring our commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PhD) degree awarded by the school's HQ in Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PhD) degree program is programmatically accredited by the EU-based European Council for Business Education (ECBE).
Career Opportunities
Career Preparation & Job Placement
Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:
- Organizing several career seminars
- Offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
- Maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated Career Services
With the help from our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.
Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
Professional Career Perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. Important to note is that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.
Program delivery
Program Duration
Part-time students can earn a Doctoral degree in 2 to 4 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning; completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the part-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. All Postgraduate students are considered part-time. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Teaching Schedule
Courses are scheduled across main and branch campuses from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 and 18:30, typically in sessions of 3 hours each and in an intensive seminar format with visiting professors, providing students the flexibility to combine work and studies, and fostering inter-campus exchanges and global networking. Refer to the course planning for further details on the availability of seminar courses. Additional courses may be available online; additional academic policies and conditions will apply.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.