PhD – Doctor of Philosophy in Management

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

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)

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.

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 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 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.