SSM Research Center
International accreditation provided by IACBE
High quality, intensive supervision and digital support
Blended learning principles as a standard
Focus on Business and Academic trajectories
SSM recently started in the digital learning industry using the name SSM Research Center. The focus of the SSM Research Center is on research, doctoral programs, and blended & distance learning.
Research Agenda
SSM values research. Our research agenda has a lot to do with competitiveness, social and economic development in organizations, regions, and even countries. We endorse our candidates to do fundamental research during their Doctoral studies and applied research.
Relevant research projects may be at the level of businesses, industries, and/or countries. Our doctoral graduates have studied subjects such as global value chains; industry development; competitiveness of countries and industries; the impact of the financial sector (including micro-finance); logistics, high-performance organizations and corporate social responsibility.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at SSM
SSM Research Center offers complete post-graduate degree programs on doctoral level with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Candidates receive high-quality and intensive supervision via digital channels and all coursework is done using modern didactical models, based on online and blended learning principles.
Due to the nature of our doctoral programs, doctoral candidates can start through-out the year. There are no admissions deadlines or other defined start-dates. Doctoral candidates can tailor their learning path to their needs, following their own pace. Some individuals do not want to take weeks of their family or professional life to study. Throughout the academic year, relevant workshops are held. These workshops (webinars) are not mandatory and are always digitally available. Candidates are the manager of their own doctoral journey. Workshops are all over Europe and Africa and if the situation allows it to attend, candidates are more than welcome.
To make the doctoral programs available for everyone on the planet, we can work with partial scholarships, upon request, and after a thorough analysis by our academic senate. Candidates can apply for a scholarship during the enrollment process.
- 2-year program, 4 semesters
- Total fee is 30,000 EURO payable in 4 semester-based installments of 7,500 EURO. A lump-sum payment comes with a 5% discount.
- No admission deadlines
- No travel required
Entry requirements: Master’s degree from an (inter)nationally accredited institute - Each candidate gets an experienced and dedicated supervisor
10-step overview of the DBA at SSM
The DBA at SSM is designed in such a way, that students finish in two years. Extention years are usually not granted. The program is chopped into three phases: Coursework, Research lab, and Doctoral thesis. During those phases, students are guided and coached by their mentor and supervisor.
Individual Study Plan
The first step for applicants is drafting their initial research proposal. This is a 10-page document answering the most important aspect of the intended research. SSM Research Center supplies a template for candidates to use to speed up the process. Candidates do not have to think about structure, we have provided it already. It is wise to start with the initial research proposal as soon as possible and complete this step within two weeks after enrollment. The candidate’s supervisor will review and give feedback on it. During the application process, applicants write an essay of 1,000-2,000 words with the core of the initial research proposal. The template of the initial research proposal that the student must use can be found here.
