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Program facts

  • Program type
    Doctorate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    6,000 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    October, February, June

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Program Overview

What C3S Business School says about their program:
"A DBA is the highest qualification in the field of Business and Management. The DBA program is designed for working professionals who want to further their career with a doctorate. Its primary objective is to produce graduates who will advance their professions and expand knowledge and awareness of contemporary strategic issues and practices. DBA is a combination of two qualifications at C3S – UK Ofqual approved Level 8 (equivalent to M Research/MPhil/ Doctoral Foundation) and Swiss EduQua approved DBA."

Admissions requirements

Please see below the admissions requirements in order to study at C3S Business School.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor Degree, UK level 6 or Equivalent
  • Minimum grade 50%
  • Maximum 5 year gap for Masters
  • Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each) or
  • C3S Credibility Interview

Postgraduate

  • IELTS: 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each) or
  • C3S Credibility Interview

English proficiency waivers

  • Students coming from English speaking countries
  • Completion of UG/PG degree taught in English
  • High school conducted in English
  • Minimum 1 year of higher education in English

Entry requirements

  • Mature learners (over 21) with management experience

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • High School diploma certificate and other educational credential certificates
  • Official transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Updated Resume
  • Reference letter from former academic institution or current employer (if applicable)

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Updated Resume
  • Reference letter from former academic institution or current employer (if applicable)

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: €6,500 per year
  • Postgraduate tuition: from €3,500 to €9,800 per year

Visa requirements for C3S Business School

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