Doctorate in Business Administration
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3 Academic years
Madrid
Online
English

Doctorate in Business Administration
Objectives of the Program
Develop advanced competencies in applied research
Aimed at solving real-world problems in complex professional contexts.
Foster critical reflection
And the generation of useful, rigorous knowledge, directly linked to the participant's professional practice.
Promote the development of innovative and sustainable proposals
That add value to both the academic community and the professional environment.
Strengthen strategic thinking and the capacity for positive influence
Enabling participants to lead change processes with scientific and ethical foundations.
What is a Doctorate?
A path of excellence for professionals who transform their practice through research.
Doctorates are advanced training programs aimed at experienced professionals who wish to enhance their skills, expand their impact, and deepen their knowledge of their field from a research-oriented perspective.
These are doctoral-level studies, but they do not correspond to an official PhD recognized by the Ministry of Education. Instead, their value lies in the academic and professional prestige they confer and in their ability to develop transformative leaders across various sectors.
Who are they for?
- Established professionals seeking a qualitative leap in their career.
- Individuals who want to conduct applied research on real challenges within their discipline.
- Experts aiming to contribute to their professional community with rigorous, innovative, and practical proposals.
- Those who aspire to combine professional practice with academic thought.
What do Doctorates offer?

Advanced training in research methods, focusing on solving real problems in professional contexts.

An opportunity to develop transformative projects with impact on organizations, institutions, or communities.

Access to a network of professionals, researchers, and mentors who share a vision of excellence and commitment.

A space for critical reflection on practice and the generation of applicable knowledge.

The possibility to lead change in sectors such as health, education, finance,psychology, technology, or
the arts.
A professional title that boosts your impact
A Doctorate is not just a qualification: it’s a process of intellectual and professional
transformation. Those who undertake it not only acquire new tools and methodologies but also strengthen their leadership, strategic thinking, and their ability to positively influence their environment.
Main Characteristics
- Not an official PhD, but a professional doctorate degree based on international
standards and highly regarded academically. - Compatible with professional life: flexible format with both in-person and online sessions, tailored for working professionals.
- Practice-oriented: each student works on a topic directly connected to their
experience and professional field. - Interdisciplinary approach: fostering the intersection of knowledge and
perspectives from different disciplines. - Personalized tutoring and academic support throughout the research process
and final thesis writing.
What do you receive upon completion?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a Doctorate degree in your area of specialization, awarded by a prestigious international academic institution such as CEDEU – Centro de Estudios Universitarios, and endorsed by a committee of experts.
A recognition that certifies your commitment to excellence, knowledge, and innovation in professional practice.
Areas of the Doctorate
This course looks at and studies the main economic concepts, principles and theories that help to explain the structure and functioning of the modern international and global economy. The course deals with topics related to international trade and payments, exchange rate regimes, international factor mobility and capital flows and direct foreign investment, global and international economic institutions, economic integration and trading areas, world population and demography, economic growth and economic development and current discussions and arguments about globalisation. In terms of accounting and Finance, the course provides students with the fundamentals of corporate financial management and accounting. Students deal with the necessary tools for a financial planning and management at the medium and short term. They will also learn how to evaluate the financial statement and accounting of an international enterprise.
Our Institution
CEDEU is a prestigious University Studies Center affiliated with Rey Juan Carlos University, forming part of the educational legacy of the Training and Future Foundation, an organization with roots dating back to 1958. Throughout its trajectory, CEDEU has established itself as a reference educational institution, currently hosting more than 40,000 students from 50 different nationalities, reflecting its international reach and commitment to cultural diversity in the academic field.
Our Philosophy
At CEDEU, we base our work on four fundamental pillars that define our institutional identity:
- Innovation: We constantly adapt our methodologies and programs to the demands of an ever-evolving world.
- Social transformation: We train professionals capable of generating a positive impact on society.
- Promotion of entrepreneurship: We cultivate our students’ initiative and capacity to create and lead their own projects.
- Talent enhancement: We identify and develop the individual capabilities of each student so they can reach their maximum potential.
Educational Experience
Studying at CEDEU means immersing yourself in prestigious education, where we not only train competent professionals but well-rounded individuals with:
- Leadership: Equipped to guide teams and projects with strategic vision.
- Creative spirit: Prepared to provide innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.
- Social commitment: Aware of their role as agents of change in the community.
- Ethical responsibility: Trained to make decisions based on solid principles and values.
Our educational model is designed for each student to become an expert in developing their professional future, combining academic excellence with comprehensive humanistic training that responds to the real needs of the labor market and current society.
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