HHL - Leipzig Graduate School of Management is entitled by the Federal State of Saxony´s Ministry of Higher Education to confer the academic degree of "Dr. rer. oec.".
The doctoral program is open to candidates who have completed a graduate degree qualifying for research in management or economics.
The PhD program consists of coursework, lectures and seminars as well as participation in research colloquia and Summer School.
It extends over three years, but can be finished in less time depending on individual circumstances. The program structure is fully compatible with part-time enrollment.