Doctoral programs at DTMD University

There are fundamental differences between PhD and DBA programs. Both types of doctoral programs pursue different goals and are aimed at different target groups.
While PhD programs are aimed at young university graduates, DBA programs are designed exclusively for working decision-makers with extensive practical experience. These degree programs are predominantly offered on a part-time basis in the form of so-called blended learning. This means that attendance phases alternate with online learning.

The doctoral course at DTMD University is primarily aimed at registered doctors and managers from administration and business who have a Master's degree from a recognized European university and at least five years of professional experience. This target group is intended:

• to document their specialist, professional and social experience and skills through a high-quality academic and practice-oriented doctorate.
• to expand their professional skills and specialist knowledge through a scientifically sound process of reflection and research.
• to underline their personal profile and previous professional achievements by obtaining a recognized academic title.

Applicants with particularly outstanding professional and technical aptitude and performance may be admitted to an aptitude test upon application by the Doctoral Committee of DTMD University, which exempts them from the Master's thesis.

Timetable of doctoral studies

Doctoral students in the two doctoral degree programs DAM and DBA at DTMD University complete a total of:

• five joint interdisciplinary modules in the first year of study and
• three subject-specific face-to-face modules in the second year.
• The third year of study is mainly dedicated to working on the dissertation and preparing for the colloquium to defend the dissertation in front of the examination committee.