| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program from FHDW Hannover and Edinburgh Business School is a part-time, application-oriented research program designed for industry professionals. Conducted over three years, it focuses on research and dissertation writing, with support from FHDW professors and distance learning courses from Edinburgh Business School. The program aims to enhance career prospects for professionals seeking advanced roles requiring research and analytical skills.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The program is a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) offered in partnership between the FHDW Hannover and the Edinburgh Business School (EBS), Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Administration is handled through the Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft in Paderborn. It's a part-time, application-oriented doctoral program designed for professionals in industry and business. The program allows participants to leverage their professional experience to create business-related research, leading to a German-recognized doctorate ("Dr."). The degree is awarded by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Business School is described as a renowned distance learning institution for Master's and DBA programs, with over 21,000 Master's graduates from more than 150 countries. The program aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to conduct high-level research within a business context.
Outline:
The program is structured across three years.
- Year 1: Includes three distance learning courses on "Doctoral Business Research" (DBR I – DBR III), including a preparatory seminar and examination. Participants also attend seminars on "Scientific English" and "Leadership and Personality Management." A research proposal is developed with the guidance of FHDW professors, and progression to the research phase is contingent on approval by a Doctoral Review Committee.
- Years 2 & 3: Focus on the research and writing of the doctoral dissertation under the supervision of a supervisor. An interim submission is required after the theoretical work is completed, followed by the final submission of the dissertation.
Assessment:
The assessment methods are not explicitly detailed, but the program involves examinations for the DBR courses in Year 1, an approved research proposal, an interim submission of the dissertation after the theoretical work, and a final submission of the completed dissertation. Success hinges on the approval of the Doctoral Review Committee and the supervisor.
Teaching:
The program utilizes distance learning for the DBR courses. The FHDW provides support and supervision throughout the program, including research and doctoral seminars for interaction and discourse among students and professors. The FHDW also offers preparatory courses in "Scientific English" and "Leadership and Personality Management." The program's focus on application-oriented research suggests that graduates will be well-equipped for advanced roles requiring research and analytical skills.
Other:
The FHDW provides several services to support students throughout their doctoral studies: guidance and consultation, research and doctoral seminars, preparation for English language qualifications (including a "Scientific English" seminar), a "Leadership and Personality Management" seminar, and opportunities for joint publications and international conference presentations. The program starts twice a year (September 1st and May 1st). The FHDW's involvement includes support and supervision from professors.
000 € pro Studienjahr – ab dem 4. Studienjahr 8.000 € pro Studienjahr, sofern die Promotion deutlich vorangeschritten ist.
This university is a private, non-profit institution with over 25 years of experience in education. It focuses on business and information technology programs, offering an approach where academic training and professional qualifications go hand in hand. Unlike many other universities, students here benefit from personal and individualized support from dedicated lecturers.
The university maintains high-quality standards, with its bachelor's degree program offering 210 credit points instead of the usual 180. This structure not only provides excellent preparation for pursuing a master’s degree but also broadens access to a wide range of postgraduate opportunities.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of a "good" (equivalent to a B or above) Master's, MBA, or Diploma degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Management, Economics, IT Management, or a comparable field of study is required. Applicants must also have several years of relevant professional and leadership experience.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Proof of English proficiency is mandatory. Acceptable proof includes an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (with no section below 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) or a Cambridge English Language Test C1. These certifications must not be older than two years.
