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5 Best PhD Business & Management Programs in Switzerland

There are 5 PhD Business & Management programs in Switzerland, spread across 3 universities, typically lasting 4–6 years. Courses from University of St. Gallen, Business School Lausanne (BSL) and Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) come first, because those universities rank highest.

1PhD / Doctorate
SB Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) logo
Switzerland

DBA

Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) — Program OverviewThe Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) is designed for experienced professionals seeking to deepen thei...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
3PhD / Doctorate
SB Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) logo
Switzerland

Doctorate Business Administration

Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) — The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at SBS Swiss Business School is a part-time doctorate program awarded a DBA. The entry qualification is an MBA degree, with...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business Administration (MBA)
4PhD / Doctorate
HS University of St. Gallen logo
QS World #435 #11 in Switzerland St. Gallen, Switzerland

PhD Programme in Management (PMA)

University of St. Gallen — The PhD Programme in Management (PMA) is organised by the School of Management at the University of St. Gallen. The curriculum includes five areas of specialisation: Acco...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
5PhD / Doctorate
BS Business School Lausanne (BSL) logo
#35 in Switzerland Switzerland

Doctorate of Business Administration

Business School Lausanne (BSL) — The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at Business School Lausanne (BSL) is designed for experienced professionals who aspire to conduct innovative research while...

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

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of St. Gallen at #435 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of St. Gallen is cited most (781,543 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (3) and Business Administration (MBA) (2). The usual length is 4–6 years and 3 years. 60% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of St. Gallen (QS World #435), Business School Lausanne (BSL) (#35 in Switzerland) and Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) 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 Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD Business & Management courses start in Switzerland?

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

Can I study PhD Business & Management online with a university in Switzerland?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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

Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS), with 3, ahead of Business School Lausanne (BSL) (1).

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