DBA at Paneuropean University

A Czech-European doctoral pathway for internationally minded executives

Delivered by CEIBA and Paneuropean University, this DBA is designed for experienced professionals who want to conduct rigorous research while remaining active in demanding careers. The program combines international academic standards, flexibility for executives, and a strong focus on management practices in China and beyond.

Link to Paneuropean University’s DBA webpage

Why choose the PEUNI-CEIBA DBA?

This pathway is ideal for candidates looking for a doctoral experience that combines European academic structure, China-based relevance, and global perspective. The program is designed not as a simple transfer of a European model, but as a research pathway adapted to Chinese executives and contemporary business realities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program duration

Three years: The coursework takes place in the first year. The research phase last at least two years and culminates with the viva-voce defense.

Admission requirements

A master degree from a recognized university and five years of working experience

Special cases can be accepted on individual basis after decision of the admission committee.

Admission procedure

Applicants are required to provide the following material to accompany their application:
o CV
o Letters of recommendation
o Transcripts and a copy of previous degree
o A proof of payment of the application fees
o A copy of the candidate’s passport

Graduation requirements

o successfully complete all compulsory courses
o submit a research thesis (at least 20 000 words) and successfully pass the viva-voce defense before the thesis defense committee.

Distinctive strengths of this route

Global perspective

The PEUNI route places doctoral work in a broader international management context and benefits from the partner university’s European orientation.

China-adapted doctoral design

The program explicitly states that its pedagogical content is tailored for research on Chinese management practices rather than being a mere copy of a European DBA.

Publication platform

This route strongly emphasizes research dissemination, including support for international journals, conferences, and books, with bilingual support from topic selection to publication.

Flexible structure for executives

Weekend scheduling and phased progression allow candidates to pursue doctoral work alongside professional and personal commitments.

Who this program is for?

This pathway is particularly suitable for senior executives and accomplished professionals who want:

– an internationally oriented DBA

– a strong bridge from managerial practice to research

– support for publication and dissemination

– an academic route that remains closely connected to China-based managerial realities

Program structure

Year 1: Foundations

– issues in management research

– literature review and critical article reading

– supply chain and sustainability

– organizational behavior

– research design and methodology workshops

Year 2: Seminars and thesis development

– research seminars

– thesis proposal defense

– thesis draft work

Year 3: Completion and dissemination

– thesis drafts

– research dissemination

– final thesis

– thesis defense

REQUIRED COURSES

EQMD10Research Methodology 1: quantitative methods
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Choose the PEUNI-CEIBA DBA if you are looking for a globally oriented, publication-conscious, China-relevant doctoral pathway with strong executive flexibility.

Program Admission

In China

CEIBA Business School cooperates with Wintop Education to deliver PEUNI DBA in China, please contact us at: [email protected]

  • Shanghai
  • Hangzhou
  • Suzhou