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3 Best PhD Business & Management Programs in Germany

Across Germany, 3 universities offer 3 PhD Business & Management programs; the most common length is 4–6 years. Courses from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Europäische Betriebswirtschafts-Akademie and Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft come first, because those universities rank highest.

1PhD / Doctorate
FS Frankfurt School of Finance & Management logo
#111 in Germany Germany

Doctoral (Management)

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management — The Doctoral program in Management at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management equips students with advanced research skills and a robust understanding of management theo...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
5 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
2PhD / Doctorate
EB Europäische Betriebswirtschafts-Akademie logo
#145 in Germany Germany

Doctor of Business Administration

Europäische Betriebswirtschafts-Akademie — The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Europäische Betriebswirtschafts-Akademie is designed for professionals looking to enhance their leadership capabili...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
3PhD / Doctorate
FD Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft logo
#183 in Germany Germany

Doctor of Business Administration

Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft — The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft is a prestigious program designed for professionals looking to enhance their managerial skill...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
FallIntake
Business Administration (MBA)

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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is cited most (96,148 citations).

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business Administration (MBA) (2) and Business & Management (1). The usual length is 4–6 years and 5 Years. 67% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Frankfurt School of Finance & Management offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Business & Management in Germany?

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (#111 in Germany), Europäische Betriebswirtschafts-Akademie (#145 in Germany) and Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (#183 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Business & Management course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 5 Years the next most common.

When do PhD Business & Management courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Business & Management courses in Germany?

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, with 1, ahead of Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (1).

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