According to legal requirements, the doctoral program is equivalent to 3 years of full time studies, which equal 180 ECTS or 5,400 hours of direct or indirect study load. Given the preference of IEDC, wanting to offer a part-time program, the program is a 4-year modular doctoral program resulting in the production of an original Doctoral Thesis.

The Faculty of the PhD Program are internationally recognised professors with years of experience in original research, teaching and mentoring top level academic research as well as in executive education.

The Doctoral dissertation will be prepared based on applied research under the supervision of an assigned mentor. The dissertation topic will be approved at the time of enrolment and will have to be from the broader areas of Strategic Management and Leadership.

Eligible candidates will be invited for interviews with two faculty members assigned by the IEDC -Bled School of Management, Postgraduate studies. Successful completion of the interviews is a mandatory requirement for enrollment.