The Doctoral Program in Business Studies (DPBS) offers a strong research-oriented education. Graduates will receive training in three domains that are vital for successful academic work in Business Studies. (1) Graduates will become familiar with state-of-the art methods that are necessary to successfully complete their thesis. (2) Graduates will learn how to identify and tackle relevant research problems from the business world. (3) Graduates will receive guidance on how to publish their findings in appropriate academic outlets (e.g., leading academic journals).
Graduates who successfully complete this program will be in a strong position on the international academic and professional job market. On the academic job market, this will include national and international positions as a post-doc, assistant professor, or “Juniorprofessor”. The completion of the graduate program will also facilitate entry into positions, in which a strong analytical background is required. This includes positions such as consultant, financial analyst, or marketing researcher.