MBA Fundamentals Program for KSOP Doctoral Researchers

The MBA Fundamentals Program for doctoral researchers puts you in the position to gain management expertise while still working towards your PhD.
Project management

Doctoral researchers often benefit from knowledge on management topics at an early stage of their career.

Management expertise often has a positive impact on the career possibilities, especially when switching from academia to industry.

In the six out of seven units of the MBA Fundamentals Program you will learn a whole new approach regarding, e.g., project management, human resource management and marketing.

As a KSOP doctoral researcher you need an approval of your PhD supervisor. Costs are covered. 

Program structure

  • Completion of the module during the PhD work

  • 6 units (each of 5 days), 4 units offered per year (completion within 1.5 years possible)
  • Free selection of the units' sequence
  • Full-time workshops, exams subsequently
  • Further Information: Download MBA Fundamentals program

Key Facts and Benefits

  • MBA Fundamentals Certificate from the KIT and the HECTOR School of Engineering & Management
  • Develop your research network
  • Receive professional qualifications that are important to your current job and your future career
  • No application deadline
  • Individual start possible
  • 18 credit points (ECTS) for MBA Fundamentals Program, are recognised in international MBA Programs
  • Tuition fees are covered for KSOP doctoral researchers

Units 2026/2027*

 

Units Dates Format
Values July 27 -  31, 2026 This unit always takes place online.
Markets September 21 - 25, 2026  
Entrepreneurship October 12 - 16, 2026  
Sustainability November 23 - 27, 2026  
People February 15 - 19, 2027  
Information & Data Analytics March 15 - 19, 2027  
Communication April 12 - 16, 2027  
Operations May 10 - 14, 2027  
Projects June 14 - 18, 2027 This unit always takes place online.
Values July 19 -  23, 2027 This unit always takes place online.
Markets September 13 - 17, 2027  
Entrepreneurship October 11 - 15, 2027  
Sustainability (in R&D) November 29 - December 03, 2027

Structure of the MBA Fundamentals Program

Registration

If you would like to register for the MBA Fundamentals Program, please contact the KSOP office directly.