Doctor of Science

The "Doctor of Science (DSc.)" at a glance:

Course content: Editing a study script and writing a dissertation

ECTS: The DSc. awards 120 ECTS

Duration of study: 2 - 4 semesters, there is no minimum or maximum duration of study

Mode: 100% online, self-paced, no fixed appointments

Tuition fee: You can find out about the surprisingly low tuition fee upon request

Study content:

You will work on a study script in the area of Economics and Management, which is made available in the university's e-learning environment and deals with the diverse sub-areas of business administration. The study script contains a number of questions, each of which must be answered freely.

In addition, a dissertation of at least 60 pages must be written. In contrast to the Doctor of Business Administration, with the Doctor of Science you can choose a topic for your dissertation that is only partly relevant to economics and partly deals with aspects from other academic disciplines. You are free to choose the topic of your dissertation. (For your dissertation, you may be able to build on an existing text you have written if it is of appropriate quality)

The study script is in English.

There are no fixed lectures, exams or dates.

Duration of study:

The duration of study stated in the Diploma Supplement is 2 years. Since there is no minimum length of study, committed students can graduate quickly with us.

If you take more time than 2 years, there will be no additional costs.

ECTS:

120 ECTS are awarded for the course.

Study mode:

100 percent online-mode.

Admission requirements for studying:

You have completed a Master or Bachelor of Arts / Science.

After checking on a case-by-case basis you can also register for studies with professional experience in individual cases.

Tuition fee:

You can find out about the surprisingly low tuition fees upon request.

By the way, tuition fees are tax deductible, so you get part of the fee back in the form of a reduced tax burden!

Advantages of studying compared to studying at American universities:

The course is much more flexible and can be completed more quickly than is the case with the rigid and strict DBA courses at American universities. The thesis can be written in English. There are no exams or other fixed dates.

The course can be completed 100% online (distance learning) and is ideal for working people.

What you receive:

After completing your studies, you will receive your diploma confirming the completion of post-graduate studies at our university.

You will also receive a diploma supplement that includes the modules you have completed and the dissertation topic as well as the credits and grades.

Classification of the study program:

It is a so-called “professional managerial studies” program.

The DSc. is not a research doctorate at the third level of the Bologna education reform.