Earn both your Master as well as Doctor of Business Administration in 2-3 years while working full-time. Designed for experienced professionals with 3+ years of management experience who want to accelerate their academic credentials without interrupting their careers.
Master of Business Administration stage builds the full management toolkit – strategy, finance, marketing, HR and operations – through real-world cases spanning Unilever's global HR transformation, Netflix's retention strategy, Airbnb's regulatory adaptation, ING's agile overhaul and Santander's cross-border expansion across Europe and Latin America.
Doctor of Business Administration stage builds advanced analytical and research depth – with cases like the Wirecard and Enron fraud investigations, LEGO's turnaround, Amazon's fulfillment strategy and Toyota's production system – culminating in an original doctoral dissertation on a topic of direct relevance to your career.
Rather than earning your MBA and later returning to pursue a DBA as a separate degree (requiring a new application, potential gap years and separate tuition fees), the integrated path treats both degrees as a single continuous academic journey. You begin with MBA-level coursework, build toward your master's degree, then seamlessly transition into doctoral-level research methodology and your dissertation without interruption.
Upon successful completion of the integrated program, you receive 2 separate degree certificates:
Both degrees are awarded by European Institute of Applied Science and Management that is accredited by ASIC, with global recognition in EU, US, Canada and 60+ other countries.
| Factor | Recommended Integrated MBA + DBA | MBA + separate DBA |
|---|---|---|
| Total time: | 2-3 years continuously | 1 year MBA + gap + 1-3 years DBA = 3-5+ years |
| Total investment: | € 9,900 single program | € 4,900 (MBA) + € 7,900 (DBA) = € 12,800 |
| Application: | apply once, enroll once | apply twice, 2 separate admissions |
| Study: | continuous progression, no interruption | gap between degrees, momentum loss risk |
| Total credits: | 300 credits (120 MBA + 180 DBA) | 300 credits (same), but separate tracking |
| Research preparation: | MBA coursework prepares for DBA research | must refresh research skills if gap exists |
What you work toward:
Master of Business Administration (120 credits)
Upon completing 120 credits and passing all the MBA-level assessments, you receive your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree certificate. You are now a master's degree holder.
Seamless transition into Stage 2. No reapplication, gap or additional enrollment process.
What you work toward:
Doctor of Business Administration (additional 180 credits)
Your DBA dissertation is an original research on a topic of a current importance and your personal interest. The thesis should impact and help to illuminate the strategic issues you face in your profession.
Upon completing 180 DBA credits, successfully defending your dissertation and meeting all the doctoral requirements, you receive your Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree certificate.
| Category | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business core courses | Market Instability and Contagion Analysis, Project Management Leadership, Research Methodology, Statistics for Strategic Decisions, Strategic Analysis Through Simulations, Strategic Human Resource Management, Strategic Marketing for Growth, Strategic Thinking for Executives | 64 |
| Specialization courses | Choose from any EIASM MBA specialization track – or build a tailored selection of 4 courses across disciplines | 32 |
| Master's thesis | Original research project on a business challenge of your choice | 24 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| Category | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral core courses | Research Methodology, Financial Analysis, Executive Statistical Decision Making, Management, Advanced Strategic Marketing, Project Management, Advanced Business Negotiations, Strategic Analysis Through Simulations | 120 |
| Doctoral dissertation | Original applied research on an executive-level challenge – expanding on your master's thesis topic if desired | 60 |
| Total Credits | 180 |
All our students have an access to electronic resources of an online library at Techlib.cz! This makes any research easy thanks to the easy access to relevant sources.
The access includes:
Cambridge Journals, EBSCOhost, Emerald Premier, Encyclopedia Britannica, IEEE Xplore, IOPscience, Nature Complete, Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Journals, ProQuest Central, ProQuest EBook Central, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SpringerLink, Taylor & Francis Online, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, and dozens more.
We are a team of professors and industry experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience. Our goal is to have satisfied students and alumni.
Academic support offered from faculty members, teaching assistants and your peers across the world.
The shortest path between a management credential and original research in your field is to plan for both from the start. Integrated MBA + DBA gives ambitious professionals a structured way to earn both degrees without losing time or coherence.
Bachelor's degree in any specializationUnlike standalone DBA programs that require a master's degree, Integrated MBA+DBA accepts applicants with bachelor's degrees directly. You earn your master's degree in the 1st stage of the program.
2+ years of work experienceWhile not mandatory, 2 years of managerial experience is preferred and strengthens your application.
A straightforward program designed for working professionals – here is how it works in practice.
Complete Integrated MBA + DBA program
Pay the full amount within the first month of enrollment and receive a €500 discount.
Spread your tuition over maximum of 8 installments within 24 months since enrollment. On the monthly schedule, that is €1,237 EUR.
Our admissions team can help you evaluate if the integrated path is right for your career goals.
