PhD program
PhD curriculum (180 ECTS)
QUALIFICATION PHASE
- Methodological and research-oriented training in mandatory course work.
- Selection of research area and supervisory support.
60 ECTS from qualification courses, soft skill courses, and presentation of a scientific article.
DISSERTATION PHASE
- Own research, electives, and further development of soft skills and teaching.
- Participation in seminars and conferences, presentation of dissertations.
120 ECTS for the dissertation and the defense colloquium.
Requirements
An individual study plan, which determines the selection of courses to be taken, must be agreed upon in writing with the supervisor within two months after enrollment in the PhD Program and approved by the PhD Council.
The content of the required coursework should guarantee that ESMT PhD candidates obtain the necessary training to conduct research independently and at the highest levels. This typically requires the mastering of a broad set of research methods commonly applied in the area of management.
Integration into Berlin's scientific community
You can choose from a variety of PhD courses typically (but not only) offered by the Berlin School of Economics (BSoE). The courses are not limited to management science, allowing candidates to choose from topics in economics, machine learning, analytics, and data science.
ESMT is a founding member of the Berlin-wide structured doctoral BSoE PhD program which candidates can choose to enroll in as an alternative to the ESMT PhD program.
For candidates enrolled in the BSoE program, ESMT offers financial support through stipends and travel allowances. Applications for the BSoE program must be made directly via the Online Portal.
Instats
Develop your research skills, mostly in the quantitative areas, currently offering a series of seminars on using generative AI for various research tasks.
