Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Diploma

Doctoral Degree

 Start date

22 September 2013
Mode

Full-time/Part-time

 Duration

4 year(s)
Fee

€ 36,000

 Accreditation

AMBA, ACBSP, IACBE

Introduction

With a DBA degree graduates are armed to find creative solutions at the very frontier of management challenges. The content of the degree – coursework in the first year and applied fieldwork/ research in the remaining three years – is based on applied research and research in application. As such, it draws upon practical business administration issues and challenges on the organizational level. The DBA emphasizes interdisciplinary understanding, problem-solving skills and intellectual leadership – resulting in MsM’s graduates obtaining a lifelong advantage in management practice.

Overview

Doctoral Coursework and the MPhil Degree The core part of the Doctoral Program begins with coursework and literature review seminars in two common research areas:

• Research Methods I
• Research Methods II
• Quantitative Methods I
• Quantitative Methods II
• Academic Writing in English

The student practices and increases his or her writing skills throughout the first year. The modules consist of 36 contact hours, delivered in the months September and October. Given the modular setup the different modules can be followed spread over two consecutive years. Class sessions are concluded with an assessment, mostly in the form of a take-home assignment. A large part of the literature review in support of the field of research, is done through individual reading under the guidance and supervision of the appointed advisor. It is from this field of research that the participant draws the research proposal, which is presented and defended in a seminar after the coursework has been successfully completed. The research proposal seminar is the final step towards the MPhil Degree award. This is also the moment for the research committee to decide on the student’s capabilities for further studies within the Doctoral Program.
 
Field Research, Data Analysis, Dissertation write-up and Defense
After the participant has been given permission to proceed with the field research, the participant gathers and analyses all the data and information from relevant sources, be it interviews, literature, surveys, or company-specific information, etcetera. The outcome of the dissertation research is a book length manuscript (ideally consisting of a combination of international scientific journal publications), representing an original contribution to one of the numerous facets in the broad fields of management. Originality is demonstrated through the discovery of new facets, the discovery of a new conceptual framework, or the creative application of existing analytical concepts and tools to address contemporary issues in industry. Such a contribution should ensure that the dissertation can withstand the independent critical scrutiny of experts in that field. The participant is therefore required to defend the dissertation in front of a dissertation defense (examination) committee, consisting of both faculty as well as external experts in the field of research.

Admission

The main prerequisite for admission to the Doctoral Program is a sound academic background. Applicants must hold at least a Masters degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized university. Proficiency in English is essential to complete the Doctoral Program. Candidates whose education has been in a language other than English must submit evidence of proficiency in the English language. A score of at least 600 on the paper based TOEFL or an equivalent score on an approved alternative test is adequate.

A preliminary research proposal must be submitted together with your application form. The modules of the Doctoral Program take place every three months. Applications should be submitted at least three months before the start of the next module. Selection takes place on an individual basis, based on the participant’s prior academic performance, the suitability of the preliminary research proposal for the School’s research programs, and the overall achievements and goals of the applicant.
 
The Maastricht School of Management reserves the right to change the name of a course or program due to evolving market trends.

Fees


Doctoral Programs  
Master of Philosophy program (1st year)  
Tuition fee  
     * 1st instalment of 25% €   4,000
     * 2nd instalment of 25% €   4,000
     * 3rd instalment of 25% €   4,000
     * 4th instalment of 25% €   4,000
Total € 16,000
   
Doctoral Program  
Tuition Fee 2nd year  
1st instalment of 50% to be paid in March €  3,500
2nd instalment of 50% to be paid in September €  3,500
Total €  7,000
   
Tuition Fee 3rd year  
1st instalment of 50% to be paid in March €  3,500
2nd instalment of 50% to be paid in September €  3,500
Total €  7,000
   
Tuition Fee 4th year1  
1st instalment of 50% to be paid in March €  3,000
2nd instalment of 50% to be paid in September €  3,000
Total €  6,000
   
Total Fees for the Doctoral Program (4 years) € 36,000
   
Estimated realted costs per year for residential participants2
Lodging expenses (Duo-single room) €   6,050
Food and living expenses €   5,000
Security and payment of rent €      300
Travel expenses (for research and private) €      500
Initial costs/incidentals €      600
Total € 12,450
   
Estimated costs at the end of the dissertation writing
Printing of dissertation in booklet for (50 copies) €  1,300
Total €  1,300



1Every subsequent year thereafter € 3,000 p.a. is paid up to six years in order to remain registered as a doctoral student.
2 These estimates apply to one person’s (basic) expenses in the Netherlands.

If you decide to follow the Doctoral program on a part-time basis it is possible to reserve a room in Apart Hotel Randwyck (adjacent to the school) for the duration of your stay here.

Single room            € 57.50 - 67.50
Double room          €             - 67.50

The rooms are equipped with a shower/toilet, telephone, Internet connection and color TV.
Please note that the quoted rate for the rooms is inclusive of TAX and free parking.
Not included in the rate are: breakfast (€ 9,50) and tourist VAT at € 1.79 per person per night.

For more information about Apart Hotel Randwyck, please visit the following website: www.aparthotelrandwyck.nl.

The details of our MsM Bank account are given below:

MsM Bank Account: Rabobank
P.O.Box 200
6200 AE Maastricht
Account Number: 15.13.55.347

IBAN Code: NL44RABO0151355347
BIC Code: RABONL2U

Scholarships

For more information on scholarships for the programs of Maastricht School of Management please check here.

Ms. Iris E.J.G.T. Weijenberg, BA

Manager Information Center & Front Office

infocenter@msm.nl

+31 43 38 70 877

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