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Doctorate in Business Administration, DBA

Berlin School of Business and Innovation, Germany

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
DBAFull-time4 yearsMay, July, OctoberEUR 15000 per yearEUR 15000 per year

About Doctorate in Business Administration, DBA - at Berlin School of Business and Innovation

Why enrol on this programme:
The Doctorate in Business Administration has been designed in order to provide the necessary knowledge and expertise to managers and leaders of the business and industrial sector. Students can save 30% on tuition fees! Terms and conditions apply*.

The doctorate combines taught modules in advanced management theory and practice along with training in the necessary methodologies and techniques to carry out doctoral research in business and management.

The main aim of our Doctorate of Business Administration is to assist career professionals who wish to enhance, contribute and transform how they work. Attending this prestigious course will give your academic and professional aspirations a huge boost.

In addition, BSBI’s blended study mode means that you will have the flexibility to fit the course around your schedule, including work and family responsibilities.

*Terms and Conditions:
1. To secure the offer, a minimum deposit of €2,000 must be paid before the deadline.
2. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or scholarships.
3. Terms and conditions of the Study Agreement are still applicable.
4. The offer is effective June 2022

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Entry requirements

Minimum age 23
Academic qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in a business related discipline; a master’s degree or a Level 7 postgraduate qualification, or an MBA from a recognised Institution.

Applicants with degrees in other disciplines and applicants with no bachelor’s or master’s degree, but with other academic qualifications and significant professional experience at executive level are also welcome to apply. Their acceptance might be subject to successfully sitting to an entrance test and an interview.

Research proposal: applicants will also have to submit a detailed research proposal which will include: research topic rationale, aims and objectives, primary and secondary research questions, methodology, research structure and design, initial literature review.

English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any component), equivalent Password Test, PTE Academic (both in test centre and online accepted) 50 + score, TOEFL IBT or equivalent (e.g. Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Trinity's Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE I (B1) for BAF with *Pass in each component; ISE II (B2) for all Master and BA courses with *Pass in each component; ISE III (C1) for DBA with *Pass in each component.


English proficiency requirements can be waived for:

  • Native English speakers, applicants who completed their education in English (such as a high school diploma or IB)
  • Applicants who completed their undergraduate degree in English in an English-speaking country.
  • Medium of Instruction letter for a qualification awarded within the last 5 years.
  • West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) as proof of English for applicants from West Africa, namely Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Gambia and Sierra Leone (with conditions*).
  • WAEC English Language component must be at level C6 or above.


*According to the Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO admission criteria.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Berlin School of Business and Innovation

Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student, BSBI would like all students to have the opportunity to study in Berlin, regardless of their financial status.

BSBI scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need and can be given out for several reasons. They’re designed to support you throughout your studies with us and help you with general living costs. Our scholarships are non-repayable, and you have the freedom to spend it on anything you require from books and equipment to rent and utilities. You can only apply for one bursary or scholarship type in any single year.

Leadership and Enterprise Scholarship

This scholarship, endorsed by the CEO, is awarded based on the following criteria:

Academic merit

You must show that you will be expected to succeed and benefit from your chosen programme and explain what you would like to gain from it.

Personal statement

You will need to write a personal letter of 250 words on how your chosen programme will impact your future.

Financial need

You must show how you could not enrol into the programme without the scholarship.

Please complete the scholarship application and send it to admissions@berlinsbi.com or your programme consultant with attached copies of the following documents:

Your programme offer letter

  • An academic reference letter
  • Academic transcript/worksheet

IELTS or PTE result (where applicable)

Student reviews of Berlin School of Business and Innovation

Find out what students say about Berlin School of Business and Innovation

Daryl Castro from Colombia - MA in Strategic Marketing

“When I was looking at options, BSBI was really friendly from the very first contact and they really lead me throughout the whole process, every time with kindness. They were really thoughtful, so I really liked that kind of contact when I was interacting and looking for options, so I decided to go for BSBI.”

Seksaf Mohammed Rafifk from Algeria - Global MBA Programme

"Choosing to study a master’s in business was just a matter of time. I realised when I was working as a sales engineer, I needed to know more about the markets, about business, how to manage team and how to manage budget under certain conditions. I found all of that and even more by choosing the Global MBA at BSBI.”

Saksham Grag from India - BA in Economics and Business Administration

“I decided to study at BSBI because, firstly, it is in the centre of Berlin and secondly, it’s really a good college with good facilities. The teachers are really helpful and I heard from many people and from Global MBA students that BSBI is really good and the fee structure of BSBI is also really reasonable.”

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