Doctor of Science in Management is a well-designed program offered by the best research university in Indonesia to develop not only students’ analytical and research skills, but also the ability to contribute significantly to the development of new theories, methodologies and knowledge relevant to a discipline or industry.

The structured course provides students with the knowledge and skills to investigate real world problems from theoretical perspectives and empirical methods. Students will be able to understand and critically think how to be independent analysts and researchers that can lead and manage a business based on practical implications of their research. Students are motivated to solve not only management problems but also other aspects such as social, ethical, and environmental issues that may impact on the business especially in the context of Indonesia.

This program will provide students with the philosophical foundation of business and management to be able to think conceptually, synthesize theories, understand the state-of-the-art of the specific area in business and management, and thus be able to make recommendations for future research that will contribute significantly to the literature. Students will also be equipped with contemporary qualitative and quantitative research methods to develop their research skills. Therefore, students will be able to collect data from multiple sources and conduct data analysis ethically to provide findings that will benefit business, government, and the society. Students will also be able to write, present, and publish academic papers in English for national and/or international audiences.

The curriculum is always updated to meet the future trend and the global quality standard. All courses are designed with the depth and complexity for students to understand the latest thinking and the current application of business and management theoretical framework and research methods. Our prominent professors with their expertise will encourage intellectual discovery and development. They will also challenge students to develop new insights from the real case of Indonesia context with diverse cultures and unique situations.

Through collaboration with the research centers at our School and the support from the university, students will be provided with plenty opportunities of scholarships and research supports. Further, our double degree programs with high-ranked business schools in the world provide not only financial supports, but also exposure to international learning and research experience.

The inspiring and supporting research environment will develop our graduates to be able to publish in national and international journals, and present at international conferences. These skills enhance their reputation as independent researchers who are experts in their fields. Therefore, our graduates with those skills have developed career and been promoted not only in academic institutions but also in other research institutions such as policy makers, research centers, and business analysts/consultants.

Dr. Yunieta Anny Nainggolan
Director of MSM & DSM Program

Doctoral Program for Academicians

Study at our Bandung Campus. Weekday class-based.

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Doctoral Program for Professionals

Study at our Jakarta Campus. Weekend class-based.

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Learning Goals & Objectives

Here are aspects that we aim to get you excel on throughout your journey in Doctor of Science in Management program:

Philosophical and Theoretical Understanding
  • Understand the philosophical foundations of business and management science
  • Able to think conceptually, synthesize theories (conceptual and heuristic models) and make abstractions
  • Able to comprehend and describe state-of-the-art developments in business and management based on the latest research findings
  • Able to make theoretical and methodological contributions to the existing literature in business and management
  • Able to make recommendations and suggestions for future research directions (areas of future studies)
Research Methodology
  • Understand different types of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and research methods
  • Evaluate and select appropriate approaches and methods (deductive, inductive, and abductive) to address research problems
  • Devise techniques and adapt existing research methods to examine new problems in business and management
Research Skills
  • Able to collect data from multiple sources and critically assess the sources and the collected data
  • Able to critically, creatively and systematically conduct data analysis based on the collected data within a proposed theoretical framework
Communication Skills
  • Able to write papers in good and sophisticated Indonesian or English for audiences within and outside the academic community, at local, national or international levels
  • Able to effectively communicate orally in Indonesian or English ideas arising from research findings to audiences within and outside the academic community, at local, national or international levels
Practical skills
  • Able to make proposals and recommendations arising from the implications of research findings
Ethical Responsibility
  • Able to design and conduct research ethically
  • Able to refer to match specific professional codes of ethics to research tasks

Admission

Annually, DSM ITB commence classes on August. Early preparation become the important step to enrol and start an embarking journey with DSM ITB. Below is the FAQs about admission:

What are the requirements to apply for doctoral program in SBM ITB? Am I eligible to apply?

Follow the steps in How to Apply section, located in each Academic Program page: DSM for Academician, DSM for Professional. It’s important for you to review entry requirements before submitting your application.

How long does it take?

The application process can take up to 4-8 weeks depending on the time of year. Please ensure that your online application form is as complete as possible at the time of submission to avoid unnecessary delays, and ask your referees to be ready to submit a reference promptly.

When the test schedule?

If you wish to join the test arranged by SBM ITB Admission office, the test schedule are stated in Admission Deadline section in each Academic Program page.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadlines for all doctoral programs are listed in usm.itb.ac.id.

I have already applied online, now what?

Contact the SBM ITB admission office and ensure you have submitted all supporting documents. Lack of documents or imperfection of documents in the upload process can pose a risk of rejection from the ITB New Student Admission Committee (or DEKTM) system and this is entirely the responsibility of applicants. Selection participants must be registered online and complete all documents at usm.itb.ac.id.

How can I find out about my application or admission status?

Applicants may log back in to the online application system at ITB New Student Admission Committee (or DEKTM) system to check application status at any time.

None of these questions address my issue. What do I do now?

Send an email to info@sbm-itb.ac.id. Our Marketing and Admission team will get back to you, usually within 24 hours, but definitely within 3 business days. If it is an urgent problem, please indicate this in your email subject.

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Scholarships

DSM ITB’s scholarship for academicians is available for up to 6 students covers course tuition fees and monthly living allowance for three years or 6 semesters. And awardees of LPDP scholarships, DIKTI scholarships or other scholarships are eligible to apply in DSM ITB.

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