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I have an MBA degree. Can I apply for the PhD programme?

The required educational background for the ERIM's PhD programme is a four-year Dutch scientific university degree (MSc or MA) or its international equivalent. MBA graduates may apply, but please note that an MBA does not guarantee admission to a PhD programme in the Netherlands. This is primarily because MBA programmes, even highly ranked ones, tend to be more practically oriented than academically focused. If your MBA programme includes a graded master’s thesis as a standard part of its curriculum, you may have a better chance of being considered for admission to a PhD programme in the Netherlands.

Last update:
Thursday, 6 February 2025