Key information
- Duration: Part-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2026. Application deadline not specified.
Application Deadlines
- Date 1: November 9
- Date 2: February 8
- Date 3: April 12
- Date 4: May 31
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT: 85
IELTS: 6
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
Innsbruck, Austria
Disciplines
- Management Studies
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Management
Overview
This Program for Executives for Executives from MCI - The Entrepreneurial School® aims at applying state-of-the-art research expertise and academic knowledge to complex economic issues.
Career & Perspectives
After successfully defending the doctoral dissertation, participants will be rewarded with the PhD degree (Doctor of Philosophy) conferred by the University of Antwerp. Visit the programme website for more information
Graduates are able to generate and share academic knowledge within their own professional and academic networks. They master methods and instruments of economic research in order to apply them to challenges in their professional environment.
Our graduates profit from our strong network of recognized lecturers from science, business, and society, even beyond their studies. The exchange with international students also improves their own network and creates international acceptance for the benefit of all our students.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Literature Review & the importance of Theories
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Mixed Methods and other approaches
- Research Methodologies & Theoretical approaches
- Data Collection & Case Studies
- Data Analysis
Audience
Executives and senior business professionals who want to:
- achieve a highly distinguished academic degree,
- combine their work experience with high-level academic research,
- establish or strengthen links with the academic sector,
- pursue a career at the interface of academia and business,
- further develop their research skills and methods,
- broaden and deepen their intellectual capabilities.
Lecturers
The faculty teaching in the Executive PhD Programme and supervising PhD theses are internationally renowned experts in their field of research. Moreover, based on their extensive experience both in academia and industry, faculty members can help to integrate practical relevance into academically rigorous theses.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 85
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- MBA, Master's degree or equivalent
- At least ten years relevant professional experience in a management position
- Proven academic and professional track record
- Selection of a relevant and promising research topic (from the fields of Business & Management and taking into account the research focus of UA, AMS and MCI)
- Two letters of recommendation (one each from academic and professional environments)
- Successful completion of the admission procedure
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 62,726 AUD / year ≈ 38,500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Nationals: 62,726 AUD / year ≈ 38,500 EUR / year
Additional Details
- 1st & 2nd year: EUR 38.500
- 3rd & 4th year: EUR 29.450
- additional year: EUR 6.500
Living costs
Innsbruck, Austria: 1,303-2,118 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Prestigious Scholarships: International degree seeking students, who are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, can avail of a range of prestigious scholarships. Our MCI scholarships may cover up to 50% of your tuition fee. We aim to reward outstanding achievement and support you make a positive impact on your studies and careers. Check our website for more information.