Innovation and Sustainable Business Management in Digital Society

With its knowledge triangle, the doctoral programme offered by DOBA Business School compares to the best programmes in Europe. The programme is distinguished by its unique mode of implementation, as it is implemented fully online and is as such the only online doctoral programme in Southeast Europe. DOBA Business School holds two international accreditations for the implementation of online learning.

The modern design and modular structure ensure that professional, methodological, and research content intertwines within individual content units while providing the required basis for independent work on the doctoral dissertation. The implementation of the programme enables individualisation and personalisation with the help of professors and researchers from DOBA Business School.

The programme offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the concept of innovation and sustainable business management which can be applied to numerous research challenges from various fields. The programme equips you with the required knowledge for solving even the most complex theoretical and practical problems in the field of innovations and sustainable business management and with the competences needed to effectively transfer new knowledge to companies and organisations with an emphasis on digitalisation of solutions.

Advantages of the doctoral programme at DOBA Business School

Unique content

The doctoral programme offered by DOBA Business School builds on the knowledge triangle, connecting education, science, and innovation. The programme is also distinguished by its unique mode of implementation.

Online learning

Online learning enables complete flexibility, 24/7 accessibility, and constant support by teachers and tutors. Despite the lack of physical contact, online learning is dynamic and interactive.

Modular implementation

The modular structure ensures that professional, methodological, and research content intertwine within individual content units, providing the basis for independent work on the doctoral dissertation.

Shaping your own original contribution

Independent, critical, and reflexive analysis, and assessment of information, phenomena, processes, practices, and trends will allow you to shape your own original contribution to science.

Programme information

Type of programme:
doctoral programme

Level of educational:
SQF: 10
EQF: 8
QF-EHEA: Third cycle
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Duration of programme:
3 years, 180 credits

Study mode:
online learning

Academic title:
Doctor of Science

Language:
Organised forms of studies will take place in English and independent and individual work and the doctoral dissertation in Slovene.

Unique implementation of the programme

The doctoral programme will be implemented in accordance with the online learning model developed at DOBA Business School. Study activities will be based on modern pedagogical approaches which facilitate active learning. It will be based on interaction with higher education teachers and to a smaller degree also on interaction with fellow students. Organised study activities will take place in the form of webinars, guided discussions in forums, teamwork, and independent presentations. Emphasis will be placed on in-depth study of literature and on independent individual work as well as on one-on-one consultations with higher education teachers and tutors.

The study process will be greatly individualised. Students’ work in professional and methodological and research courses will focus on in-depth study of content which is relevant to the preparation of the doctoral dissertation. Studies will be based on the student’s independent work, on a problem and research-focused approach, and on substantiated professional discussion with higher education teachers in connection with key challenges, questions, and professional dilemmas.

All course activities will be ICT-supported and take place in the Blackboard virtual learning environment. The Blackboard virtual learning environment supports the study or the educational process. It offers integrated learning, communication, and evaluation tools which enable a clear structuring of content and study activities and simple navigation and support numerous types of interaction.

Who is the programme intended for

Admission requirements

Enrolment and tuition fee

The doctoral programme offered by DOBA Business School is intended for individuals who wish to develop their academic career or be active in research organisations, as well as for individuals wishing to work in research centres/departments within companies or in excellence centres which represent a link between the economy and the academic sphere and which focus on facilitating the concentration of knowledge in priority areas.

The programme is intended for individuals with an affinity for autonomous scientific and research work and for the solving of complex theoretical and practical problems from the field of innovation and sustainable business management and for those who wish to successfully implement new knowledge and solutions and thus contribute to economic development and social progress.

As innovation is not exclusively linked only to entrepreneurship and since especially innovation directed towards the development of new services, new management systems or new organisation processes is increasingly present also in the public sector and non-profit and other organisations, the doctoral programme is appropriate for a wide range of experts. The interdisciplinary view of the concept of innovation and sustainable business management can be applied to numerous research challenges that concern diverse fields and disciplines such as business sciences, economics, marketing, education, social activities, and others.

Admission requirements are met by candidates who have completed

A second cycle study programme,
A study programme leading to a university degree, which was adopted prior to 11 June 2004,
A study programme leading to specialisation provided you have previously completed a higher professional study programme and if you complete additional study obligations worth from 30 to 60 credits,
A study programme educating for professions regulated by EU directives or another unified masters study programme comprising 300 credits.

Direct enrolment into the second year – continuation of studies according to the transfer criteria

You can enrol in the second year of studies if you have completed a Master of Science or specialisation study programme (adopted prior to 11 June 2004).

Candidates for enrolment in the doctoral study programme who do not have an education in economic sciences or do not provide proof of having fundamental economic knowledge obtained through non-formal education and/or experiential learning have to take bridge exams totalling 12 to 18 credits.

Fluency in English is required for enrolment. Organised forms of studies will take place in English and independent and individual work and the doctoral dissertation in English.

Application and Enrolment

The Call for Enrolment for the 2019/2020 academic year is published on the website of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.

In order to enrol in the doctoral study programme, fill in the enrolment application by 30 June.
Enclose the required documents and send them to the address of the school.

Your investment

Year	Cost of study
1.	1 x 5,000.00
2.	1 x 5,000.00
3.	1 x 4,500.00

In addition to the high-quality study process, your investment includes an above-standard implementation of the study programme

Initial training (introductory day and introductory week) for a successful start to your studies: getting to know the information technology supporting the study process, strategies and techniques for successful (online) learning and studying, netiquette, cognitive styles
Access to the portal offering students e-transcript, e-student administration, which enables online registering for exams, online ordering of certificates, access to timetables, text-message notifications sent to students, e-material that has been prepared by DOBA Business School for courses in an individual study programme
Access to and use of the media corner in the virtual learning environment, including access to the e-library, Slovene and international online newspapers and portals, journals in Slovene and other languages, databases
Processing of requests by the Student Affairs Committee
Tutorship and personal tutorship during your studies, technical support
Cooperation of visiting experts, professionals with practical experience in various fields
Microsoft Office 365
Taking of exams three times
Services provided by the Competence Centre
Targeted organised events in the context of the Career Centre which are aimed at helping you enter the labour market and plan your career
Membership fee for the library

Innovation and Sustainable Business Management in Digital Society