OpenFieldDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) Executive Fellowship
Rigorous doctoral research program for senior leaders investigating applied business challenges in digital strategy and organizational behavior.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree or MBA with distinction or strong upper second-class standing.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 105.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive 8-page doctoral research proposal outlining corporate empirical inquiry.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic and executive recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 annual research grant for applied corporate management thesis
- Application fee
- €200
- Tuition / joining costs
- €16,000/year across 4-year doctoral research trajectory
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Henley Business School Germany documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue