Doctoral

Doctor of Business Administration

Innovate by turning real-world experience into rigorous, doctoral-level research.

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FormatModular doctoral
Duration3–4 years
Next intakeOctober 2026
Investment€38,000
Overview

Develop as a complete leader — not just a manager.

Develop as a complete leader — not just a manager. The Doctor of Business Administration sits within IEDC's executive portfolio, built on world-class faculty, the school's signature integration of art and leadership, and a campus on Lake Bled. Innovate by turning real-world experience into rigorous, doctoral-level research.

Curriculum

What you'll explore.

01Leadership & self-awareness
02Strategy & competitiveness
03Finance & performance
04People & organisation
05Innovation & growth
06Responsible, art-integrated leadership
Faculty

Learn from those who shape the field.

Prof. Danica PurgPresident & Founder
Prof. Nenad FilipovićDirector of Executive Education
Visiting FacultyStrategy & Competitiveness
Visiting FacultyLeadership & Organisation
Outcomes

What you walk away with.

  • Practical capability you can apply immediately
  • A powerful peer and faculty network
  • IEDC's distinctive art-integrated leadership perspective
  • A recognised mark of executive development
Alumni
“IEDC develops the whole leader — not just the manager. It stays with you.”
IEDC alumnus
Investment

Programme fee.

All fees in EUR. Employer sponsorship and instalment options available.

Programme fee€38,0003–4 years · Modular doctoralApply
Questions

Frequently asked.

Requirements vary by programme; admission typically considers your experience and goals, with a short conversation with our team. Contact admissions for specifics.

Programmes are delivered in English.

Yes — we can provide a sponsorship pack and discuss instalment options.

Ready to take the next step?

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