The DBI program was created in international cooperation with the partner university in Aveiro, Portugal. With 16 faculties and 58 degree programs, the University of Aveiro offers a wide range of educational opportunities for 14,000 students. The modern designed campus is located directly on the Atlantic coast and offers researchers and students many great recreational opportunities, in addition to a diverse range of courses.
With the Doctorate in Business Innovation (DBI), you will acquire in-depth scientific knowledge about business innovation oriented towards very specific professional application fields. In addition, you will gain the ability to lead and design innovative research in a chosen business environment. Furthermore, you will sharpen your critical attitude and "out of the box thinking" to develop new products, processes and technologies.
With the Doctor in Business Innovation (DBI), you will earn a high-level PhD degree and your ticket to the international business and academic world. To earn this degree, you will conduct an evidence-based research project for your own company. For this, the University of Aveiro offers diverse opportunities to discuss substantial fields of innovation and will progressively guide your dissertation. Completion of the DBI confers the right to hold a doctoral degree.
The application includes a preliminary research proposal with a scientifically sound presentation of the research project, as well as the curriculum vitae, a copy of the diploma/master's certificate and proof of several years of professional experience.
If applicable, proof of good English language skills will be requested. This can also be provided during the application process (TOEFL IBT 100+ or IELTS 7+).
Michael Hack, our Head of Corporate Development, will be happy to provide you with an overview of the content and process of the cooperative part-time doctoral program that we offer together with the University of Aveiro in Portugal. On request, you can also talk to supervising professors at the University of Aveiro and program managers from Munich, discuss your research questions and apply for the PhD starting in September 2023.
More info on the DBI (Doctor in Business Innovation) here.
And info on the DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) here.