DBA - Doctoral Program: Maastricht School of Management

Course Description

The DBA Degree permits participants to master concepts and research skills directly relevant to management. A prominent distinctive feature of the DBA research is that it tends towards an applied-research orientation and, as such, it draws more on practical business administration issues and the problems of industry. The DBA stresses interdisciplinary understanding and application of the knowledge, which is most relevant for managing in a global perspective.

Objectives: The mission of the doctoral program is to provide its graduates, who are seeking leadership roles in business or academic organizations, with a multidisciplinary grounding in business administration. Through the development or a research capability, they are provided with a lifelong advantage in management practice.

Admission Requirements

The main prerequisite for admission to the Doctoral Program is a sound academic background. Applicants must hold at least a Masters degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized university.

Proficiency in English is absolutely essential to complete the Doctoral Program. Applicants whose previous education has been in a language other than English must submit evidence of proficiency in the English language. A score of at least 550 on the paper based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an equivalent score on an approved alternative test is required.