Doctor of Science in Management

is a well-designed program offered by the best research university in Indonesia

Contribute to the nation through excellent research

Doctor of Science in Management (DSM) of School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung (SBM-ITB) endeavours to contribute to the development of business and management knowledge and dissemination for stakeholders in the business, government and society. We encourage research that provides value and significant impact on both works of literature and practices, with a broad scope in the business and management areas, at the policy, strategic, tactical and operational levels.

Our curriculum builds on core research skills with excellent support from laboratories and research centres in terms of workshops, seminars, and training programs complementing the curriculum that aims to accelerate and improve research quality. There are two types of classes offered, namely Doctoral Program for academicians (Bandung Campus) and the Doctoral Program for Professionals (Jakarta Campus).

We offer English taught program with individualized attention and services from the point students apply to the program, provide a study and research road map guide, and escort students to complete the program. Also, access to various scholarship opportunities adds to the competitiveness of our program.

Furthermore, we invite you to meet our leading faculties, students, and staff to learn more about potential research and study plans according to your goal and passion. Thank you for your interest in the DSM program. Please contact us for more information.

Yuliani Dwi Lestari, PhD
Doctor of Science in Management Director

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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

ITB offers scholarship opportunities for selected candidates and students. Other scholarship opportunities are available from LPDP, DIKTI, or other institutions.

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Campus Life

Lectures from visiting professors. Photo: Dr. Andrew from Boston University.

International exposure, experience, and collaboration.—Involve in joint research which is often held by professors and researchers in our business labs.

Great workshops to support development of research skills. Photo: “How to Avoid and Respond to Rejection in Publication” academic writing workshop.

Make a difference through the research work—To facilitate the research efforts, funding supports for international conference, journal submission, and proofreading service fees are available for students at competitive basis.

Enjoyable academic and research environment.

Supportive research environment—Located in the 3rd floor of Labtek XIV, the graduate study room is equipped with computers, high-speed internet connection, and printers.